I want microsoft office

[Bam bam]

I have microsoft office 2000 (old I know) on my laptop and now setting up a
new computer. How do I get microsoft office onto my new computer? Before
anybody says Dugh! I am new to the world of computing so before you run off
into click this DOS that just please kep it simple. Grateful Novice xxxx

 

[DL]

If you have the Office CD's you would qualify for upgrade pricing, visit
your favorite on line store, eg amazon.com
Ensure you obtain the correct version for your needs.

Of course if you have the office cd's, having uninstalled on your old PC you
can install on your new PC - ensure any trial version is uninstalled first

 

[LVTravel]

But if the original 2000 is an OEM version, that version is
forever tied to the original laptop and won't qualify for an
upgrade version on the new machine.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/FX101754511033.aspx
is the site to tell you what qualify's for upgrade pricing
for MS Office 2007.

If your new machine happens to come with MS Works as an OEM
version with a proper license, that will qualify for an
upgrade purchase.

 

[DL]

There was no mention of OEM cd
As to whether an OEM cd qualifys for use as an upgrade on a new PC, I havent
seen anything from MS that specifically precludes this.
Further, depending on your local it is probable that any such stipulation is
unenforceable

 

[LVTravel]

No OEM was not mentioned. You only gave the OP half of the
information on your original post. I completed the
information as to OEM, just in case that was the case with
the OP.

An OEM license is forever tied to the old computer and can't
be transferred to a new PC to allow an upgrade. Whether it
is enforceable or not is immaterial it would be software
piracy! When you install the software you are in effect
signing a contract. Breach of contract is a very real issue
with many businesses and many companies get sued every day
for breach of contract. I don't think MS would sue one
individual for breach of the contract of use of the license
but they could.

 

[DL]

You will find that EU laws supersede the interpretation and EULA that many
US software produces seek to place on their software
Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your point of view