Office 2004, New Computer, No CD

[tinypocketninja]

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I recently purchased a new MacBook because my old one crapped out. I was running Office 2004, but I installed it a few years ago and no longer have the CD. From everything I've read, 2004 is no longer available, but 2008 just sounds like a big, expensive disaster. Is there a way for me to get 2004 onto my new computer without the CD and without transferring everything from my old (practically unusable) computer?

Also...I bought the new computer during the free upgrade promotion but was unaware that it was going on. If I did decide to upgrade to 2008, would I be eligible for the free upgrade/discount?

 

[John McGhie]

Without a CD and a Product Key to install it with, there is no way to
install Office 2004 on the new computer without transferring it from the old
one.

Office 2004 is all over the Internet if you want to buy a copy. Some shops
also are still carrying stock, because 2004 has features that are not
available in 2008.

"Promotions" are very "local" ‹ they appear and disappear all the time,
depending on which town you are in. Sadly, if you have missed one, you've
missed it.

However, I would expect "Free Upgrade to Office 14" programs to begin to
appear any minute now, and that would be the one to jump on

Sorry to be not much help

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I recently purchased a new MacBook because my old one crapped out. I was
running Office 2004, but I installed it a few years ago and no longer have the
CD. From everything I've read, 2004 is no longer available, but 2008 just
sounds like a big, expensive disaster. Is there a way for me to get 2004 onto
my new computer without the CD and without transferring everything from my old
(practically unusable) computer?

Also...I bought the new computer during the free upgrade promotion but was
unaware that it was going on. If I did decide to upgrade to 2008, would I be
eligible for the free upgrade/discount?

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[CyberTaz]

1- Talk to the vendor who sold you the Mac. If they failed to inform you
they may be willing to offer a discount or something compensatory.

2- If you still have the Product Key for your Office 2004 you can use *any*
Office 2004 CD to install with.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac