Install MSO pro 2003 on new computer

[MCKII]

I have a Dell 8300 desktop that I purchased with MS Office pro 2003 installed
on it. I just reciently purchased a new Dell XPS desktop with Windows Vista.
During the purchasing process the dell rep. informed me that I could install
my Office software on up to (3) of my systems. I installed pro 2003 on the
new computer, entered the product key and activated the programs. Now each
time I open any of the applications the EULA screen appears and I have to
click accept to continue. Did the Dell rep. misinform me about the (3) system
install? If not, How do I keep the EULA screen from appearing each time?
Thank you for any advice.

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi McKii,

Office 2003 Professional Edition, if an OEM product (intended for installation on a PC) is tied to the original machine and can't
generally be transferred to a new machine. (If 'OEM' appears in Help=>About for the Product ID it falls in this category). There's
usually not a restriction on installing it, but it often won't accept another 'activation' request.

Office 2003 Professional Edition - Retail allows installation on one PC plus a portable (such as a laptop) but you can also transfer
to a new machine if you're retiring one.

Only Office Student & Teacher's Edition of the 2003 products allowed installation on 3 separate machines without a transfer.

The EULA generally appears when you're not logged in as administrator so that the acceptance of the EULA isn't being recorded in the
registry.

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I have a Dell 8300 desktop that I purchased with MS Office pro 2003 installed
on it. I just reciently purchased a new Dell XPS desktop with Windows Vista.
During the purchasing process the dell rep. informed me that I could install
my Office software on up to (3) of my systems. I installed pro 2003 on the
new computer, entered the product key and activated the programs. Now each
time I open any of the applications the EULA screen appears and I have to
click accept to continue. Did the Dell rep. misinform me about the (3) system
install? If not, How do I keep the EULA screen from appearing each time?
Thank you for any advice.>>
--

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

 

[MCKII]

Thank you for your responce. 'OEM' does appear in Help. It did answer what I
had suspected. I'll be looking into purchasing the 2007 suite. Thanks again.
M.C. Keith