J
Jim
I just got a new laptop and am trying to install my previous upgrade version
of Office 2003 to it. Any ideas on how to get that done?
of Office 2003 to it. Any ideas on how to get that done?
J
JoAnn Paules
You will need the qualifying product. If you don't have it, you can't
"upgrade" anything.
"upgrade" anything.
J
Jim
But I HAD the qualifying product on another computer that I can no longer
use...so, I technically still own the qualifying product, but I can't use it
use...so, I technically still own the qualifying product, but I can't use it
B
Bob I
At a minimum you will need the installation CD. Of course if the
"qualifying product" was an OEM version, it's license dies with the PC
that it was installed on, so it isn't a qualifying product for this PC.
"qualifying product" was an OEM version, it's license dies with the PC
that it was installed on, so it isn't a qualifying product for this PC.
J
JoAnn Paules
I was under the impression (and I could very well be wrong) that you *can*
use the installation disk for an OEM version as the qualifying product on a
new computer. I'd suggest trying it. Can't hurt.
--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"
use the installation disk for an OEM version as the qualifying product on a
new computer. I'd suggest trying it. Can't hurt.
--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"
Bob I said:
B
Bob I
IF you had the install disc AND it wasn't a branded butchered one AND
you disregard the EULA, then yes you could do that.
you disregard the EULA, then yes you could do that.
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JoAnn Paules
Since you're not installing the OEM on the second computer, how to you
figure it violates the EULA? Not being smart - I honestly want to understand
your comment.
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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"
figure it violates the EULA? Not being smart - I honestly want to understand
your comment.
--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"
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Bob I
The Upgrade license requires a "qualifying software" as one half of the
resultant license. An OEM software from another PC is not a "valid
qualifying software" as it is tied to the original PC, and can't be
moved, transferred to another PC.
resultant license. An OEM software from another PC is not a "valid
qualifying software" as it is tied to the original PC, and can't be
moved, transferred to another PC.
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Bob Buckland ?:-\)
Hi Bob,
Actually there is no restriction on using an OEM copy as an upgrade qualifier, only on continuing to use the original product once
upgraded.
There is no requirement that the CD checked by the install program be installed and the validation occurs prior to the License
agreement screen being displayed. (See the Previous version topic in the Setup.CHM file in the Office 2003 programs folder). The
upgrade qualifier mechanism is more a marketing implementation
In general, once upgraded the new software terms apply.
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The Upgrade license requires a "qualifying software" as one half of the
resultant license. An OEM software from another PC is not a "valid
qualifying software" as it is tied to the original PC, and can't be
moved, transferred to another PC. >>
--
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP
*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*
Actually there is no restriction on using an OEM copy as an upgrade qualifier, only on continuing to use the original product once
upgraded.
There is no requirement that the CD checked by the install program be installed and the validation occurs prior to the License
agreement screen being displayed. (See the Previous version topic in the Setup.CHM file in the Office 2003 programs folder). The
upgrade qualifier mechanism is more a marketing implementation
In general, once upgraded the new software terms apply.
===============
The Upgrade license requires a "qualifying software" as one half of the
resultant license. An OEM software from another PC is not a "valid
qualifying software" as it is tied to the original PC, and can't be
moved, transferred to another PC. >>
--
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP
*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*
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Bob I
Since OEM is licensed to the original PC. I don't see how you can comply
with the first sentence (see excerpt below) on a "different" PC.
9. UPGRADES. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be
licensed for the software identified by Microsoft as eligible for the
upgrade. After installing the upgrade, you may no longer use the
original software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility,
except as part of the upgraded software.
with the first sentence (see excerpt below) on a "different" PC.
9. UPGRADES. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be
licensed for the software identified by Microsoft as eligible for the
upgrade. After installing the upgrade, you may no longer use the
original software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility,
except as part of the upgraded software.
B
Bob Buckland ?:-\)
Hi Bob,
The requirement that the previous software was licensed is met, it's independent of the upgrade, and the Setup.chm file for Office
2003, which Microsoft refers people to for the upgrade qualifier list does not exclude OEM products.
The Microsoft installer does the upgrade validation prior to presenting a new EULA to accept. It does not reject OEM CDs, and the
new EULA is what applies from the point of acceptance (the new installation) forward. It doesn't apply 'before you agreed'
conditions
============
Since OEM is licensed to the original PC. I don't see how you can comply
with the first sentence (see excerpt below) on a "different" PC.
9. UPGRADES. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be
licensed for the software identified by Microsoft as eligible for the
upgrade. After installing the upgrade, you may no longer use the
original software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility,
except as part of the upgraded software. >>
--
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP
*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*
The requirement that the previous software was licensed is met, it's independent of the upgrade, and the Setup.chm file for Office
2003, which Microsoft refers people to for the upgrade qualifier list does not exclude OEM products.
The Microsoft installer does the upgrade validation prior to presenting a new EULA to accept. It does not reject OEM CDs, and the
new EULA is what applies from the point of acceptance (the new installation) forward. It doesn't apply 'before you agreed'
conditions
============
Since OEM is licensed to the original PC. I don't see how you can comply
with the first sentence (see excerpt below) on a "different" PC.
9. UPGRADES. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be
licensed for the software identified by Microsoft as eligible for the
upgrade. After installing the upgrade, you may no longer use the
original software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility,
except as part of the upgraded software. >>
--
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP
*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*