All OEM and retail "genuine" versions of Office XP, Office 2003,
and Office 2007 require product activation.
Description of the Office Activation Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293151
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance
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In addition to the above does anyone know when the online activation
came into effect. Office Xp from what i can work out doesnt require
any online activation. Is this correct?. Was this only brought in
with Office 2007?.