Hi Delacruz,
Are you going through a proxy server or a router? Either of those can also block the 2 way communication needed. Also check to see
if you're running privacy/antihacker sofware as well. That too can get in the way at times when using Internet Explorer.
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i have installed office, but when i open word it askes me to activate by
internet, it tries to connect, but fails every time, i tried turning off the
firewall, using the cable, but it wont work. it says it cant find the
connction. >>
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I hope this helped you,
Bob Buckland ?

MS Office system products MVP
LINKS for the 2007 Office System
1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie

the 2007 Microsoft Office system iinfo is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview
2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007
a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit
http://officebeta.iponet.net