Office 2007 Beta activation

[mlavin]

Same here. Very frustrating. I've been trying to activate the beta for 2
days now. At least I have my 2003 disk in the batters circle.....

 

[Robert]

I don't think any of us though that we did (well, i didn't at least), but how
are we supposed to beta test a product when we only get to use each software
application 7 times? (50 uses / 7 applications)

The download page clearly states it has an expiration date. You don't get to
keep a "free version" of Office

 

[Robert]

Interesting... So where should be leaving comments / problems with the beta
then?

Because they rarely ever visit the public newsgroups.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Can anyone tell me why Microsoft isn't saying anything here????

 

[CP]

Same problem as everyone else, no internet connection detected. Got this on
twp machines. I kept trying to get it to activate though and every once in a
while the error would change to either a connection error (not no connection
detected) or that the server was down for maintenance. Hopefully this will
get resolved soon.

 

[TorontoGuy]

Same problem here in Canada. Waiting patiently...for now

 

[EddieZ]

Same here....

I wonder when it will stop working when you're not regged.

 

[K Beller]

Hmmmmm? I got the same message. I've tried everything. I disabled my
firewalls, opened IP ports - the works. None of these fixed the issue. Has
anyone tried to pass the 50 use limit?

 

[Manfredi]

Same problem. -34 more times befor...please Billy, let's solve the problem !

 

[RudyP75]

Rudy here.

I have the same activaction problem here. Tried last night and this morning.
When asked, I left Office 2003 on my computer in case of an issue like this.
I hope they read these posts and fix this #$@# problem.

I consider myself a power user and a first hand impression is "wow". I'm
sure this will be corrected shortly.

 

[Elf]

The purpose of releasing BETA software is to get INPUT from users to improve
and or work out the bugs... So if they don't visit public beta uers groups,
how do they know if there are still problems??? Why release beta versions
for public testing if your not going to listen to the problems and help
people work them out? Your response was good, but really didn't anser any
questions....and missed the point. Micrsoft has to aware of this problem,
but for whatever reason is choosing not to respon to us. I have 35 uses left
before 2007 goes into it's limited mode.

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and
planning purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level
of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data
before you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical
support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized
software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with
your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 on your computer at work.


| Interesting... So where should be leaving comments / problems with the
beta
| then?
|
| "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:
|
| > Because they rarely ever visit the public newsgroups.
| >
| > --
| >
| > JoAnn Paules
| > MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
| >
| >
| >
| > | > > Can anyone tell me why Microsoft isn't saying anything here????
| > >
| > > "Jerry" wrote:
| > >
| > >> Same here. I have not been able to activate the office programs.
| > >> Regards,
| > >> Jerry
| > >>
| > >> "Sky" wrote:
| > >>
| > >> > This really sucks... I'm here in USA and still doesn't activate. I
am
| > >> > baffled. I am a student so my chances of office lasting a month
would
| > >> > be in
| > >> > days...
| > >> >
| > >> > "Tom Philippart" wrote:
| > >> >
| > >> > > same here Luxembourg
| > >> > >
| > >> > > I hope it's fixed soon otherwise some of the features get
disabled :/
| > >> > >
| > >> > > it seems to be a big rush since everybody's trying to install and
| > >> > > activate
| > >> > > Offile right now
| > >> > >
| > >> > > "Jeff" wrote:
| > >> > >
| > >> > > > Hi,
| > >> > > > Got lucky and was able to download Office 2007 b4
everything
| > >> > > > got
| > >> > > > swamped- But now;when I try to activate;I get an error message
| > >> > > > saying I
| > >> > > > don't have an internet connection. Definitely do have one;or
else
| > >> > > > couldn't
| > >> > > > send this post. Any help?
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > > Jeff
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| >
| >
| >

 

[Humberto Arandia]

Well exactly the same problem here in Bolivia, i've tried with the firewall,
conections, changing ip address and nothing happens...

 

[Philip P.]

Ahh - so there are plenty of people with this problem.

Ah well. We wait for the fix!

~Philip

 

[Matt_J_IT_Guy]

Perhaps that's the ultimate question - do we push past 50 tries? Similar to
Lost in a way - "what happens if they stop pressing the button"?! Guess
there's only one way to find out, but not sure I want to be the one who tries
it!

 

[Robert]

Oops, I meant to quote JoAnn Paules:

"The download page clearly states it has an expiration date. You don't get to
keep a "free version" of Office"

not morpheus. I assumed they were working on a solution, this was meant to
be a response to the quote above.

I am sure they are working on resolving the issue Robert. It is almost 8 AM
Redmond time - give them a chance.


--
Richard Hay
Webmaster
http://WindowsObserver.com

I don't think any of us though that we did (well, i didn't at least), but
how
are we supposed to beta test a product when we only get to use each
software
application 7 times? (50 uses / 7 applications)

The download page clearly states it has an expiration date. You don't get
to
keep a "free version" of Office

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



Oh guess what guys? You wanna know which features get disabled after
the
grace uses expire?

The most important ones i.e. the ability to save and make new
documents!

Well I must say, this really IS turning out to be a usefuly beta
indeed...now where did I put Office 2003...

 

[Robert]

okay. what's your point? isn't the purpose of a beta so that users can test
it out and give feedback about what is still messed up? If they don't check
the public forums, where is the proper place to submit error reports?

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and
planning purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level
of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data
before you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical
support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized
software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with
your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 on your computer at work.


| Interesting... So where should be leaving comments / problems with the
beta
| then?
|
| "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:
|
| > Because they rarely ever visit the public newsgroups.
| >
| > --
| >
| > JoAnn Paules
| > MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
| >
| >
| >
| > | > > Can anyone tell me why Microsoft isn't saying anything here????
| > >
| > > "Jerry" wrote:
| > >
| > >> Same here. I have not been able to activate the office programs.
| > >> Regards,
| > >> Jerry
| > >>
| > >> "Sky" wrote:
| > >>
| > >> > This really sucks... I'm here in USA and still doesn't activate. I
am
| > >> > baffled. I am a student so my chances of office lasting a month
would
| > >> > be in
| > >> > days...
| > >> >
| > >> > "Tom Philippart" wrote:
| > >> >
| > >> > > same here Luxembourg
| > >> > >
| > >> > > I hope it's fixed soon otherwise some of the features get
disabled :/
| > >> > >
| > >> > > it seems to be a big rush since everybody's trying to install and
| > >> > > activate
| > >> > > Offile right now
| > >> > >
| > >> > > "Jeff" wrote:
| > >> > >
| > >> > > > Hi,
| > >> > > > Got lucky and was able to download Office 2007 b4
everything
| > >> > > > got
| > >> > > > swamped- But now;when I try to activate;I get an error message
| > >> > > > saying I
| > >> > > > don't have an internet connection. Definitely do have one;or
else
| > >> > > > couldn't
| > >> > > > send this post. Any help?
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > > Jeff
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| >
| >
| >

 

[RE: Office 2007 Beta activation]

Yes, I have the sam problem too, the activation program cannot find my
internet connection and yet it is working fine

 

[Sky]

LORD HELP US!

Perhaps that's the ultimate question - do we push past 50 tries? Similar to
Lost in a way - "what happens if they stop pressing the button"?! Guess
there's only one way to find out, but not sure I want to be the one who tries
it!

 

[Echo S]

Download and install the "send a smile" feedback tool. (It lets you send
both smiles and frowns as feedback.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...E2-BC0F-4403-B09F-7A677D55F274&displaylang=en

Also make sure you've turned on the Customer Experience Improvement Program
(round Office button, <program name> Options, Trust Center, Trust Center
Settings, "sign up for the CEIP" ).

Also send crash and error reports when prompted -- MS uses these to fix
bugs, too.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com

okay. what's your point? isn't the purpose of a beta so that users can
test
it out and give feedback about what is still messed up? If they don't
check
the public forums, where is the proper place to submit error reports?

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and
planning purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high
level
of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft
Office
system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption,
or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production
use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing
data
before you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical
support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized
software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check
with
your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft
Office
system Beta 2 on your computer at work.


| Interesting... So where should be leaving comments / problems with the
beta
| then?
|
| "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:
|
| > Because they rarely ever visit the public newsgroups.
| >
| > --
| >
| > JoAnn Paules
| > MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
| >
| >
| >
| > | > > Can anyone tell me why Microsoft isn't saying anything here????
| > >
| > > "Jerry" wrote:
| > >
| > >> Same here. I have not been able to activate the office programs.

| > >> Regards,
| > >> Jerry
| > >>
| > >> "Sky" wrote:
| > >>
| > >> > This really sucks... I'm here in USA and still doesn't activate.
I
am
| > >> > baffled. I am a student so my chances of office lasting a month
would
| > >> > be in
| > >> > days...
| > >> >
| > >> > "Tom Philippart" wrote:
| > >> >
| > >> > > same here Luxembourg
| > >> > >
| > >> > > I hope it's fixed soon otherwise some of the features get
disabled :/
| > >> > >
| > >> > > it seems to be a big rush since everybody's trying to install
and
| > >> > > activate
| > >> > > Offile right now
| > >> > >
| > >> > > "Jeff" wrote:
| > >> > >
| > >> > > > Hi,
| > >> > > > Got lucky and was able to download Office 2007 b4
everything
| > >> > > > got
| > >> > > > swamped- But now;when I try to activate;I get an error
message
| > >> > > > saying I
| > >> > > > don't have an internet connection. Definitely do have one;or
else
| > >> > > > couldn't
| > >> > > > send this post. Any help?
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > > Jeff
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| > >> > > >
| >
| >
| >

 

[Abhinav Kishore]

Glad to know that I'm not alone ! I hope they fix their servers soon ! The
stupid activation wizard had me baffled for a loong time until i thought of
checking out the forums !

Abhinav Kishore (India)

 

[Rob]

I too am getting the same activiation problem and I have been trying on and
off for the past 24 hours-ish!

Hope it gets sorted soon as I too am counting down my 50!