Office Used

[ZorroThePiking]

I need Access 97 to be compatible with what we use at work. I need to be
able to move mdb's back and forth. I own MS Office 2003, but it is the
Standard Edition, not containing Access.

Office 97 is a dead issue. And I'd *never* recommend anyone buy software
thru eBay. Which Office programs will you need?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to get an inexpensive version of MS Office 97 Pro. I am
relatively familliar with Office, but I don't know much about the
security.
If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used
to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to
install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall? I believe that product activation is relatively new, but it
wouldn't suprise me to find that Windows Updates have included an
activation
requirement for older office suites. Any clarification would be
appreciated,
but please to post "You should just buy xxx" or "Ebay yyy" And for the
love
of God, don't mention OpenOffice.

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I need Access 97 to be compatible with what we use at work. I need to be
able to move mdb's back and forth. I own MS Office 2003, but it is the
Standard Edition, not containing Access.

Office 97 is a dead issue. And I'd *never* recommend anyone buy software
thru eBay. Which Office programs will you need?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to get an inexpensive version of MS Office 97 Pro. I am
relatively familliar with Office, but I don't know much about the
security.
If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used
to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to
install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall? I believe that product activation is relatively new, but it
wouldn't suprise me to find that Windows Updates have included an
activation
requirement for older office suites. Any clarification would be
appreciated,
but please to post "You should just buy xxx" or "Ebay yyy" And for the
love
of God, don't mention OpenOffice.

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I need Access 97 to be compatible with what we use at work. I need to be
able to move mdb's back and forth. I own MS Office 2003, but it is the
Standard Edition, not containing Access.

Office 97 is a dead issue. And I'd *never* recommend anyone buy software
thru eBay. Which Office programs will you need?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to get an inexpensive version of MS Office 97 Pro. I am
relatively familliar with Office, but I don't know much about the
security.
If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used
to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to
install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall? I believe that product activation is relatively new, but it
wouldn't suprise me to find that Windows Updates have included an
activation
requirement for older office suites. Any clarification would be
appreciated,
but please to post "You should just buy xxx" or "Ebay yyy" And for the
love
of God, don't mention OpenOffice.

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I need Access 97 to be compatible with what we use at work. I need to be
able to move mdb's back and forth. I own MS Office 2003, but it is the
Standard Edition, not containing Access.

Office 97 is a dead issue. And I'd *never* recommend anyone buy software
thru eBay. Which Office programs will you need?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to get an inexpensive version of MS Office 97 Pro. I am
relatively familliar with Office, but I don't know much about the
security.
If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used
to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to
install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall? I believe that product activation is relatively new, but it
wouldn't suprise me to find that Windows Updates have included an
activation
requirement for older office suites. Any clarification would be
appreciated,
but please to post "You should just buy xxx" or "Ebay yyy" And for the
love
of God, don't mention OpenOffice.

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I need Access 97 to be compatible with what we use at work. I need to be
able to move mdb's back and forth. I own MS Office 2003, but it is the
Standard Edition, not containing Access.

Office 97 is a dead issue. And I'd *never* recommend anyone buy software
thru eBay. Which Office programs will you need?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to get an inexpensive version of MS Office 97 Pro. I am
relatively familliar with Office, but I don't know much about the
security.
If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used
to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to
install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall? I believe that product activation is relatively new, but it
wouldn't suprise me to find that Windows Updates have included an
activation
requirement for older office suites. Any clarification would be
appreciated,
but please to post "You should just buy xxx" or "Ebay yyy" And for the
love
of God, don't mention OpenOffice.

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

I have had bad experiences with OpenOffice. Though the Word Processor seems
capable enough, their datasheet program lacks some major functions (at least
it did when I downloaded it last year), rendering many of my intended
applications impossible. The worst, I've found, is their Access clone, Base.
It lacks many of the functions and features of even Access 97. It was
awkward, and difficult to control, not to mention that I had to reinstall the
program because it had all of the create new xxx and wizard buttons greyed
out, so I couldn't work on anything. It kept happening, and I often had to
restart the program if those buttons were greyed out when I started it.
Shutting down the program and reopening it seemed to fix it usually.

The big kicker is the method for creating reports in OpenOffice. They don't
offer a design view, basically forcing the user to pick a template, and
allowing only column width changes! I couldn't get a running sum because I
couldn't place controls. Getting the title I wanted at the top of the page
required turning text to white because it often refused to let me delete
things. If OpenOffice were just clumsier OR less stable, I'd consider it,
but it's very clumy, prone to serious glitches, and 20% of what it must do is
impossible. If it can't deliver, I need something else. I understand that
this is the OO premier of DB software, but until it offers the functionality
of Access, I'm going to need to stick with MS. Especially since I prefer
Access 97, so I can go back and forth from work with minimal effort.

So again, please don't mention OpenOffice. I spent a decent amount of time
with it, and assure you that it does not meet my needs. Will I have problems
installing used software???

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[ZorroThePiking]

Does that mean I should have no problems installing the software, even if it
has been installed before? And if the person failed to uninstall it?

 

[David R. Norton MVP Shell/User]

If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall?

Yes.

 

[David R. Norton MVP Shell/User]

If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall?

Yes.

 

[David R. Norton MVP Shell/User]

If I purchase a used disk (one in which the CD key has already been used to
install Office), will I still be able to install it? Legally, I suspect
sellers are obligated to uninstall the program, but will I be able to install
it if it has been installed or registered before and/or if they fail to
uninstall?

Yes.