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| >
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| > | Phil wrote:
| > | > I've got a PC with Office 2000 pro and would like to upgrade to the
| > | > latest version by purchasing the upgrade retail box. When I install
| > | > the new software will the setup prompt me to remove the existing
| > | > version??
| > |
| > | Yes, it will remove it as part of the installation process.
| > |
| > |
| > | > Secondly, I have two pc's of which only one user at a time will
| > | > access. Does the upgrade license of Office pro allow the use on two
| > | > pc's?? Or will I need a second license?
| > |
| > | You will require a second licence. The EULA states that you may
install
| > on
| > | one desktop and one portable, on the proviso that: -
| > |
| > | a) It is for the sole use of the primary licensee (i.e. you)
| >
| > So a family of four would have to have four computers and four licences?
| > If
| > one has XP with various accounts and only the "primary licensee" can use
| > it,
| > does this mean that Office has to be installed for each account?
| >
| > | and
| > |
| > | b) It will not be in simultaneous use.
| >
| > Does one have to put a web cam up so MS can check to see that this isn't
| > being done or do they, ahem, use the honor system?
| > --
| > Alias
| >
| You can install it on one desktop and one laptop as long as one is turned
| off when the other one is on. Sounds silly to me but those are the rules
| with Microsoft Office. Of course, in the real world, things can be quite
| different.
So, what about four users with four different accounts on one computer.
According to Ms Tick, only the "licensee" can use it ... ?
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