I just got a new computer (From Dell) with a purchased copy of 2007
Student/Home Edition OEM version (1 license). I thought I ordered the the
retail version (3 license) instead. I was wondering when I upgrade to 2010
will I only 1-license version or the full retail version (3 license). Right
now I have 3 versions of Office 2007 installed and wanting them to upgrade
to 2010 when it comes out.
You might need to check with Dell to find the specifics for your order, but
here is a page to help you identify your license designation.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
"To determine which License Terms apply to you check the license
designation printed either on your product key, near the product name on
your Certificate of Authenticity, or on the download page if you obtained
your product key online.
If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms included with
your software apply to you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM
License Terms included with your software apply to you. If your license
designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms included with
your software apply to you."
Microsoft Software License Terms (MSLT) for the 2007 Microsoft Office
system
Find the Microsoft Software License Terms (MSLT) for your Microsoft Office
system product.
MSLTs are available for Retail Products, Pre-installed Trial versions, and
Home Use Rights. If you are unsure which License Terms apply to you, see
the 2007 Microsoft Office Suites License Designations.
Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
the details you need.
Office 2007 is used as an example
In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
- View the Microsoft Software License Terms
Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
can assign your license.
For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
identifying the kind of product you have:
If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
below apply to you.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
license sooner.
Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
David
