Uninstall and reinstall

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sheridan

I have Office XP OEM on my system. I want to upgrade to Office 2007. I
would like to "recycle" my Office XP to my daughter's computer. But I am
told that isn't possible. It seems insane that I spend the money for this
program and when I want to go to a newer version, I can't continue to use it
elsewhere. Is there any way to make it happen?
 
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Bob I

The OEM was dirt cheap because of the license restrictions. You may
recycle the OEM license by giving the computer to your daughter. If you
want to "pass" the license along you will need to buy a retail one that
provides for that type of freedom.
 
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sheridan

"Recycle the whole computer". Okay, I could do that. What is the license
tied to in the computer? In other words, how much hardware can I change and
be safe?
 
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Bob I

Yes the OEM license is tied to the computer. As for changing the
hardware, that is one of those variables that would be determined by the
OEM manufacturer. You might try asking the tech support folks for your
computer as to what will cause them to not call it their computer.
Generally folks tend to refer to the motherboard/BIOS as the determining
item though.
 
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JoAnn Paules

There's never been a firm answer about that. I've heard stories about being
allowed to change three parts but I'm not sure where/how that rumor gotr
started. A new motherboard will certainly screw things up. And so will a
hard drive.

What you could do is to buy your daughter an Office upgrade and use the
Office XP as the qualifying product. Unless you are already going to use it
to upgrade your own system, in which case you have to keep the XP software
for your license.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375
 
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sheridan

Well, since I built the computer (and all the others here), that makes me the
"tech support folk". I will go with your statement regarding
Motherboard/BIOS. thanks.
 
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sheridan

Thanks for those suggestions. That gives me someting new to consider.

JoAnn Paules said:
There's never been a firm answer about that. I've heard stories about being
allowed to change three parts but I'm not sure where/how that rumor gotr
started. A new motherboard will certainly screw things up. And so will a
hard drive.

What you could do is to buy your daughter an Office upgrade and use the
Office XP as the qualifying product. Unless you are already going to use it
to upgrade your own system, in which case you have to keep the XP software
for your license.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


sheridan said:
"Recycle the whole computer". Okay, I could do that. What is the license
tied to in the computer? In other words, how much hardware can I change
and
be safe?
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Bob Buckland ?:-\)

Hi Sheridan,

The basics of Office XP Activation are a bit better defined than 'rumor' :)

This article may be helpful to you on how the hardware changes are perceived by the activation system version in place at the time
of Office XPs release.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302878#5f

As also mentioned previously, your Office XP OEM edition can be used as the basis for upgrading (although the two are a single
licensed set at that point, not two separately usable Office products) but OEM editions are married to the original machine.

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Thanks for those suggestions. That gives me someting new to consider. >>
--

Bob Buckland ?:)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*
 
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sheridan

Thank you. I read that article and it mentioned purchasing additinal
licenses. If I understand that correctly, I can keep Office XP on this
computer (after it has been cleaned and made ready for my daughter), purchase
an additional license so I can install it on my wife's computer? This is an
OEM version. Is that a possibility?
 
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sheridan

Thank you for your help, as well.

I pondered earlier about additional licenses, but i'm thinking that given
the cost (whatever it is) I would be better off buying more software or
upgrading.
 
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Bob I

Depending on if you don't need Outlook or need to use for commercial
purposes, there is Office 2007 Home and Student, that can be installed
under one license on up to 3 PCs in your household.
 
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