No you don't have to uninstall it first because the machine has gone kaput so you can't do anything with it. I have intsalled the same copy of my XP Office Professional on many machines and I have lost count of them now!.
Also, you can install OEM on any machine you want provided it is not linked to the bios of the PC. Dell and most OEM software isn't and so multiple installation is quite possible.
Rules are made by Bill Gates to be broken. So break them to avoid disppointing him!!.
garfield-n-odie said:
If your copy of Office was preinstalled on your old computer by its
manufacturer, then you cannot install that copy of Office on any other
computer. If you purchased a retail copy of Office from a retail store or
online retailer, then you can install it on your new computer if you first
uninstall it from your old computer or if your old computer has died.
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I use non Microsoft products wherever possible which requires no activation.
I use Netscape 7.2 as my default browser which has everything I need for my work.
I believe in good Financial Management!! I do not believe in enriching rich jerks!