Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.

[Lee Beck]

I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install
some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation
on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses.

What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one
computer - how many?

Thanks

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Generally speaking, a retail-box (not OEM) full or upgrade version of
Office 2007 Standard, Small Business, Professional, or Ultimate can be
installed on one desktop and one laptop both owned by you. Office 2007
Home and Student can be installed on up to three computers in the same
household, subject to the limitation that the software cannot be used
for any commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating business
activities.

 

[DL]

A copy of Windows is licensed to a single PC, unless you have some volume
licensing arrangement

Thanks,

I should have stipulated that my question regards Office 2007. I have
2003
professional and am considering upgrading. I pretty much know what I can
do
with previous versions. The URL that you have provided:

APPLIES TO
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based
Systems
. Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server
. Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition
. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition
. Microsoft Windows XP Professional
. Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition
. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
. Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition

Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to
install
some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows
installation
on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses.

What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than
one
computer - how many?

Thanks

 

[Lee Beck]

Thanks. That *generally* answers my question. Now I just need to google the
difinitions of retail vs. OEM. Also, my laptop is technically owned by my
employer, but is 100% for my use. Anyway, I'm thinking that ownership is not
information that is readily available to MSFT, so maybe there's no issue
here. I suspect that they only track the IP number of the computer
installation.

 

[Lee Beck]

Oh, now I think I understand. OEM means a version that comes preinstalled on
a purchased computer, right?

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Yes, although many online vendors sell OEM versions to anyone who puts
up the money. OEM versions of Microsoft Office usually cannot be
installed on more than one computer.

 

[LVTravel]

This MS web site will allow you to search for license agreements for most of
MS retail programs http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/

 

[JoAnn Paules]

The only link I provided was part of my sigfile, not a resolution to your
issue. I suggessted you read the EULA and see what it states.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

Thanks,

I should have stipulated that my question regards Office 2007. I have
2003
professional and am considering upgrading. I pretty much know what I can
do
with previous versions. The URL that you have provided:

APPLIES TO
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based
Systems
• Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server
• Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition

Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to
install
some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows
installation
on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses.

What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than
one
computer - how many?

Thanks

 

[mezzodiva]

"OEM" stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer", FYI. So it means a copy
installed and support (as Leythos said) by the manufacturer.

 

[DL]

Yes, we got all that first time round

I have a question. I have office 2007 with business manager via upgrade
from
retail and had it installed working great on my laptop. I then received a
new
laptop with vista so i loaded my office upgrade 2007 on it and did the
internet activation. However, in the title bar it says "non-commerical
use"
on the new laptop but not on the old one. I was still using the one on the
previous laptop until i was able to migrate my outlook data out. The
problem
i am having now on the new one with the "non-commercial use" in the title
bar
is that it will not let me send/receive except of the very first try after
rebooting. I suspect this is tied to the fact that it thinks it is
installed
on 2 laptops. How do I resolve this? I will stop using it on my old laptop
once I am up and running on the new one.

Also, i am new to vista. I can see the personal.psx file on my xp (old pc)
but I cannot see how to view the hidden/system files and folders in vista
so
i can copy the outlook file over to migrate my data. Any tips on this as
well?

thank you..

Mark