Changing PC's, how to actuivate?

[Cettie]

How do I install my OEM version of Publisher 2002 that I
purchased from Westgate Software from my old PC to my new
PC,
Do I uninstall first, how does MS know that I uninstalled?
I cannot afford to purchase another copy, but if I
install I only have
45 times to use.
Please help!

 

[Ed Bennett]

After managing to set up OE-QuoteFix on his new PC, Ed reads a message

How do I install my OEM version of Publisher 2002 that I
purchased from Westgate Software from my old PC to my new
PC,

The idea of OEM software is that it is licensed only on the computer that it
is purchased with.
You are not allowed to transfer the license of OEM software to another
computer (or at least, that's how I've seen it. Correct me, someone, if I'm
wrong here)

 

[Brian Kvalheim - [MS MVP]]

Hi Ed Bennett ([email protected]),
in the Microsoft® newsgroups
you posted:

|| The idea of OEM software is that it is licensed only on the computer
|| that it is purchased with.
|| You are not allowed to transfer the license of OEM software to
|| another computer (or at least, that's how I've seen it. Correct me,
|| someone, if I'm wrong here)

You are correct Ed. The consumer would need to purchase a new license.

--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Office Publisher MVP
Official Publisher MVP Site:
http://www.kvalheim.org

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[Brian Kvalheim - [MS MVP]]

Hi Don Schmidt (Retired (e-mail address removed)),
in the Microsoft® newsgroups
you posted:

|| Suppose you buy a computer with OEM software and the fan fails: One
|| would think you could replace the fan with new without needing to
|| buy any new software. OK here?
||
|| Now lets suppose capacitor C28 fails on the motherboard: One would
|| think you could replace capacitor C28 without needing to buy any new
|| software. Still OK?
||
|| Now shorten this from "War and Peace" size, we're in a position to
|| replace the entire motherboard (I just took a welding torch to the
|| original motherboard) wouldn't that fall under the same reasoning as
|| above?
||
|| Bottom line: as long as I retain something of the original computer
|| (power cord?) wouldn't one be legal to use the same software as long
|| as the original "box of parts" was no longer using the software?

Don, you can change up to 4 internal hardware items before MS will require
you to contact them for activation.

--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Office Publisher MVP
Official Publisher MVP Site:
http://www.kvalheim.org

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[mact]

Did you get a separate cd of office/publisher or was it already installed
(or part of an overall system restore)? If the former (separate CD) the
situation could be different from what my colleagues have suggested and I
believe I would try the internet validation process on the new computer. If
it won't validate (and it gives you the aforementioned reason) there's your
answer. If it validates, smile. If it doesn't, try the telephone
method--there may be some upgrade process. I can't see how it would hurt to
try. This, of course, is my own suggestion and not that of anyone else
(well, my big cat Tosh thought it was worth trying, but what does he
know<G>)

 

[Brian Kvalheim - [MS MVP]]

Well, they do say OEM

--
Brian Kvalheim
Microsoft Office Publisher MVP
Official Publisher MVP Site:
http://www.kvalheim.org

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.

 

[V]

Hi

Did you figure out an answer to your question. I am in a similia
situation, I purchased Publisher from Westgate a few weeks ago
Unfortunately my PC died, and last weekend I got a new one. No
when I try to install publisher on my new PC it will not activate.
have not been able to speak to a real person every time I cal
in to activate. I am very frustrated, I spent a lot of money on
software program that I used for a few weeks

V

 

[V]

Hi

Did you figure out an answer to your question. I am in a similia
situation, I purchased Publisher from Westgate a few weeks ago
Unfortunately my PC died, and last weekend I got a new one. No
when I try to install publisher on my new PC it will not activate.
have not been able to speak to a real person every time I cal
in to activate. I am very frustrated, I spent a lot of money on
software program that I used for a few weeks

V

 

[Mary Sauer]

Try here
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS
Did you try the number on the activation window?

 

[Mary Sauer]

Try here
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS
Did you try the number on the activation window?