Office 97 pro 20 digit key.

[Byron Hodges]

Microsoft Office PRO 97 came pre-installed on my Gateway
PC 5 years ago.

I do not have the access key to re-install it on my new
HP PC.

gateway gave me a 20 digit key code, but it does not
work. How do I get acorrect key? I have the original CD.

Thanks.

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

MS Office 97 can be moved to another computer.
It has no activation requirement.

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You cannot install it on your new computer. Pre-installed (OEM) licences
are tied to the system they were sold with. If you want Office on your new
system then your only choice is to buy the full version as that copy cannot
be used as a qualifying product either. >>
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Hope that helps,

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[Amethyst]

MS Office 97 can be moved to another computer.
It has no activation requirement.

========
You cannot install it on your new
computer. Pre-installed (OEM) licences
are tied to the system they were sold with. If you want Office on your new
system then your only choice is to buy the full version as that copy cannot
be used as a qualifying product either. >>

Sorry Robert, I just assumed OEM was OEM.

Cass


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