upgrade to Office 2007

[Dianne]

I am using Office 2002. My boss has Office 2003 for Students and Teachers.
We would like to upgrade both computers to Office 2007. Is this possible?
Can we buy Office Small Business 2007 which comes with 2 licenses and be able
to upgrade both our computers?

 

[Bob I]

No, you have to buy one copy for each user/computer.

 

[Dianne]

Hmmm thats strange cuz when I spoke to Microsoft tech dept a few weeks ago
(re: my inability to read my boss's outlook pst file) they told me that was
what we needed to buy.

I read somewhere that…â€one of the biggest reasons for the low cost of Home
and Student is that it cannot be upgraded.†Does that mean My boss won’t be
able to upgrade to Office 2007?

Is there a link/test on the Microsoft website that we can test our computers
to see if they can be upgraded?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Your boss should not be using Office for Students and Teachers. That version
is for non-commerical use only.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

The Office 2003 Students and Teachers Edition's End User License
Agreement says, "You may install a copy of the Software on three
personal computers or other devices in your household for NON-COMMERCIAL
use by people who reside in your household." This edition is not
intended for use in a corporate environment.

 

[Dianne]

Sorry but he didnt buy the computer or software - it was handed down to him.
So we want to do the right thing and buy Office 2007. But I'm not sure what
to actually buy. My question again - If I purchase Small Business Office
2007 it comes with 2 licenses - correct? If not what do I buy?

Your boss should not be using Office for Students and Teachers. That version
is for non-commerical use only.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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

Hmmm thats strange cuz when I spoke to Microsoft tech dept a few weeks ago
(re: my inability to read my boss's outlook pst file) they told me that
was
what we needed to buy.

I read somewhere that."one of the biggest reasons for the low cost of Home
and Student is that it cannot be upgraded." Does that mean My boss won't
be
able to upgrade to Office 2007?

Is there a link/test on the Microsoft website that we can test our
computers
to see if they can be upgraded?

 

[Echo S]

Hmmm thats strange cuz when I spoke to Microsoft tech dept a few weeks ago
(re: my inability to read my boss's outlook pst file) they told me that
was
what we needed to buy.

Well, then why are you asking here if you already have the information
straight from a Microsoft tech?

I read somewhere that…â€one of the biggest reasons for the low cost of Home
and Student is that it cannot be upgraded.†Does that mean My boss won’t
be
able to upgrade to Office 2007?

I said that. My understanding is that Office 2003 Student and Teacher can be
upgraded to Office 2007, but that is an aberration, and I would not count on
that being the case for Office 2007 Home and Student or future versions of
Office.

In addition, the phrase "my boss" implies you're using this in a business
setting. Office Student and Teacher and Home and Student are NOT intended
for commercial use. You really need to purchase 2 licenses of Office Small
Business or Professional, or whatever other combination of applications
meets your business needs.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101635841033.aspx

And in addition to that, you need to read the license agreements. Generally
speaking, you can install Office on one primary computer ("licensed device")
and on a secondary computer ("portable device") that's for the same user and
not in use at the same time. (The agreement says: "a. Licensed Device. You
may install and use one copy of the software on the licensed device. b.
Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device for use
by the single primary user of the licensed device. c. Separation of
Components. The components of the software are licensed as a single unit.
You may not separate the components and install them on different devices.")
So no, you cannot use one license to install one copy on your computer and
another copy on your boss's computer; you need two licenses. Read the
license agreements here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx But if you
buy the software preinstalled on a computer, the license terms may be
different.

Is there a link/test on the Microsoft website that we can test our
computers
to see if they can be upgraded?

Here's one to see if your computer can run Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
But no, there's not one that checks to see if your version of Office can be
upgraded.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
(New!) The PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/2qzlpl
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html

 

[Dianne]

Got it finally - thats so much for helping me figure all this out!

Hmmm thats strange cuz when I spoke to Microsoft tech dept a few weeks ago
(re: my inability to read my boss's outlook pst file) they told me that
was
what we needed to buy.

Well, then why are you asking here if you already have the information
straight from a Microsoft tech?

I read somewhere that…â€one of the biggest reasons for the low cost of Home
and Student is that it cannot be upgraded.†Does that mean My boss won’t
be
able to upgrade to Office 2007?

I said that. My understanding is that Office 2003 Student and Teacher can be
upgraded to Office 2007, but that is an aberration, and I would not count on
that being the case for Office 2007 Home and Student or future versions of
Office.

In addition, the phrase "my boss" implies you're using this in a business
setting. Office Student and Teacher and Home and Student are NOT intended
for commercial use. You really need to purchase 2 licenses of Office Small
Business or Professional, or whatever other combination of applications
meets your business needs.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101635841033.aspx

And in addition to that, you need to read the license agreements. Generally
speaking, you can install Office on one primary computer ("licensed device")
and on a secondary computer ("portable device") that's for the same user and
not in use at the same time. (The agreement says: "a. Licensed Device. You
may install and use one copy of the software on the licensed device. b.
Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device for use
by the single primary user of the licensed device. c. Separation of
Components. The components of the software are licensed as a single unit.
You may not separate the components and install them on different devices.")
So no, you cannot use one license to install one copy on your computer and
another copy on your boss's computer; you need two licenses. Read the
license agreements here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx But if you
buy the software preinstalled on a computer, the license terms may be
different.

Is there a link/test on the Microsoft website that we can test our
computers
to see if they can be upgraded?

Here's one to see if your computer can run Windows Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
But no, there's not one that checks to see if your version of Office can be
upgraded.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
(New!) The PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/2qzlpl
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html

 

[Echo S]

Got it finally - thats so much for helping me figure all this out!

Very glad to hear it!

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
(New!) The PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/2qzlpl
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html

 

[Bob I]

Your boss can install it on a primary PC and a portable, both for your
bosses use. If you want to use it on a PC TOO, there will need to be a
second licensed copy purchased. See excerpt from the Use Terms below.
I suspect you misunderstood the "two installations" to mean "two users
PC's".

"2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Before you use the software under a
license, you must assign that license to one device. That device is the
“licensed device.” A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a
separate device. a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of
the software on the licensed device. b. Portable Device. You may install
another copy on a portable device for use by the single primary user of
the licensed device."

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Not in the way you think. He could install a retail version on his main
computer and a portable system and is the sole user. More than one user -
more than one license.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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

Sorry but he didnt buy the computer or software - it was handed down to
him.
So we want to do the right thing and buy Office 2007. But I'm not sure
what
to actually buy. My question again - If I purchase Small Business Office
2007 it comes with 2 licenses - correct? If not what do I buy?

Your boss should not be using Office for Students and Teachers. That
version
is for non-commerical use only.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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

Hmmm thats strange cuz when I spoke to Microsoft tech dept a few weeks
ago
(re: my inability to read my boss's outlook pst file) they told me
that
was
what we needed to buy.

I read somewhere that."one of the biggest reasons for the low cost of
Home
and Student is that it cannot be upgraded." Does that mean My boss
won't
be
able to upgrade to Office 2007?

Is there a link/test on the Microsoft website that we can test our
computers
to see if they can be upgraded?


:

No, you have to buy one copy for each user/computer.