Office 2002 Pro - Proper Deactivation

[Sims]

After I completely removed office 2002 Pro from one computer which is
connected to internet, I would be able to type in the same product key and
install it on a different computer. However, when I want to activate the
same product using "internet connection option" the error message come s up
right away, "your product is already activated and used by another machine"
something in those words.

Could anybody please tell me how I can properly remove or deactivate my
product key on the previous machine.

Thanks,

 

[DL]

There isnt any deactivation procedure.
Provided your version of office is not an OEM version, you simply uninstall
on old & reinstall on new & use phone activation , & explain to a human if
neccessary, if on line activation fails

 

[Sims]

Thanks for your help, I will try to use my phone next.