Uninstall & Activation

[Konstantine]

I'm pretty sure the answer to this is NO, but just want to make sure.

Does uninstalling Office 2003 de-activate the product?

Now my rant:

And if not, isn't this a fundamental flaw in the activation scheme?

In my case I am upgrading to a new machine and converting the old to another
OS (NetBSD).

So in cases like this, where the migration is planned, does it not make
sense to avoid getting hassled with having to make a phone call and have to
call the activation center, were I *will* be hassled about this by whoever
handles my call.

And yes, I have been through this (planned/controlled upgrades) twice
before, and I *was* hassled and treated like a pirate by the people there
and it took quite a while to 'convince them I was not a pirate and finish
the activation.

And yes, I did ask them this question but they could not see the logic in
it. But I don't blame them I blame the idiot managers and designers who did
build the option in to begin with.

Thanks,

Konstantine

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

No, it doesn't. Depending on the suite purchased, you should have internet 2
activations before you need to call in. Also, save your activation should
you need to reinstall it on the new machine
(http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/20031027.htm).

 

[Konstantine]

Diane,

Thanks for the response.

Even though I can not use the saved activation stuff in this case, since I
am changing out the whole system, it is a great tip to know.

Thanks again.

Konstantine

No, it doesn't. Depending on the suite purchased, you should have internet 2
activations before you need to call in. Also, save your activation should
you need to reinstall it on the new machine
(http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/20031027.htm).

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

I'm pretty sure the answer to this is NO, but just want to make sure.

Does uninstalling Office 2003 de-activate the product?

Now my rant:

And if not, isn't this a fundamental flaw in the activation scheme?

In my case I am upgrading to a new machine and converting the old to
another
OS (NetBSD).

So in cases like this, where the migration is planned, does it not make
sense to avoid getting hassled with having to make a phone call and have
to
call the activation center, were I *will* be hassled about this by whoever
handles my call.

And yes, I have been through this (planned/controlled upgrades) twice
before, and I *was* hassled and treated like a pirate by the people there
and it took quite a while to 'convince them I was not a pirate and finish
the activation.

And yes, I did ask them this question but they could not see the logic in
it. But I don't blame them I blame the idiot managers and designers who
did
build the option in to begin with.

Thanks,

Konstantine