frustrated said:
microsoft limits the number of computers i can load office on. i tried
to load office on more than one computer in my office and was not
allowed.
Nothing should prevent you from loading, but you can't use the apps on
both computers at the same time on one license.
so does this mean i must buy a disk for each computer i operate in my
house?
You can read the license by opening the Welcome application in the
Microsoft Office X folder. (You saw it at least once when you installed
Office).
The license allows you to install Office on one desktop and one laptop -
both installations are supposed to be for the owner's exclusive use. You
can't use apps from both installations at the same time. In order to
have full use, you need to install at least update 10.1.2, found at
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx
So if you have 2 desktops, you'll need 2 licenses (yes, you'll have to
buy another disk).
what if i buy a new computer and get rid of the old one. can't use the
disc i bought?
If you buy another computer, you can install Office on it, but you can't
use it on both the new and old computer (by license - and you physically
can't use them on the same network).
Note that if your computer(s) are used by you or a family member who is
a student or teacher, getting the Student and Teacher edition is much
cheaper. It includes 3 separate licenses (allowing you to use the apps
at the same time on up to 3 computers). It is not upgradable, but the
cost of the software is less than the cost of the upgrade.