Reinstalling the program

[Sean]

Due to some errors on my computer, I have to reformat/reinstall Windows. I'm
aware that in doing so, I will need to reinstall all of my programs,
including Microsoft Office 2003. I was wondering how I could go about
reinstalling it in such a way that I don't confuse Microsoft into thinking
that it's a new computer and thus in violation of their licensing policies?
That is, when I install it and activate it again, how can I make sure it
actually works and doesn't hit a snag with the license limits?

 

[Chris Schatte]

Sean,
When you re-install Office and if it does not activate over the Internet you
will be provided with an 800 number to call. Use this method and explain what
you did to the operator.
Just a suggestion, but you may want to install Office and update to SP-1
before applying any service packs to Windows such as SP-2...

Chris Schatte

use the Office Online web based newsreader here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx
In Office System 2003 applications:
Help/Assistance Pane/open Communities