What if I cannot find my product code? (Can't find the original)

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues with
this.)

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

There are several different versions of Office. Which programs do you
*need*?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the extra
$50
to spend

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with
it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the
original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

I hate to burst your bubble but to get those programs, it's going to cost
you $449 (Office 2003 Small Business Edition). If someone told you $189,
then they didn't ask you which program you needed. And I'm curious what
edition you were looking at (and at which site) you found a $239 price. Even
Amazon.com still wants $370 for that edition.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Word 2003, Excel 2003, Publisher 2003, Outlook 2003 and Powerpoint 2003

There are several different versions of Office. Which programs do you
*need*?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the
extra
$50
to spend

:

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with
it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues
with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the
original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[ProductCode]

I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[ProductCode]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the extra $50
to spend

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[ProductCode]

Word 2003, Excel 2003, Publisher 2003, Outlook 2003 and Powerpoint 2003

There are several different versions of Office. Which programs do you
*need*?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the extra
$50
to spend

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with
it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the
original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[ProductCode]

Hi JoAnn
After your last response, I went back and looked at the products again.
Publisher is NOT included in the package (I have it at work and on my old
version of Office) The price I found for $239 was at Microsoft's site, for
the standard version

I hate to burst your bubble but to get those programs, it's going to cost
you $449 (Office 2003 Small Business Edition). If someone told you $189,
then they didn't ask you which program you needed. And I'm curious what
edition you were looking at (and at which site) you found a $239 price. Even
Amazon.com still wants $370 for that edition.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Word 2003, Excel 2003, Publisher 2003, Outlook 2003 and Powerpoint 2003

There are several different versions of Office. Which programs do you
*need*?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the
extra
$50
to spend

:

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code with
it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues
with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the
original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Go to http://www.openoffice.org/.. download it for free.. it's kinda like
Office XP.. then you can spend your money getting Publisher..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User

Hi JoAnn
After your last response, I went back and looked at the products again.
Publisher is NOT included in the package (I have it at work and on my old
version of Office) The price I found for $239 was at Microsoft's site,
for
the standard version

I hate to burst your bubble but to get those programs, it's going to cost
you $449 (Office 2003 Small Business Edition). If someone told you $189,
then they didn't ask you which program you needed. And I'm curious what
edition you were looking at (and at which site) you found a $239 price.
Even
Amazon.com still wants $370 for that edition.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Word 2003, Excel 2003, Publisher 2003, Outlook 2003 and Powerpoint 2003

:

There are several different versions of Office. Which programs do you
*need*?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version
for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the
extra
$50
to spend

:

When you purchase a "real" version, you will get the product code
with
it.
And I strongly suggest you back up your files and uninstall the
trial
version first. (I've read too many posts from people who had issues
with
this.)

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



message
I am trying to upgrade from the trial version and cannot find the
original
packaging with the product code on it

 

[Echo S]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00

Can you go back to the person/place who told you this? Maybe they do have it
for $189.

 

[Echo S]

My other problem is that I was told I could buy the final version for
$189.00, but all I can find is $239.00 and I really do not have the extra
$50
to spend

Oh, yeah, meant to mention that Student/Teacher edition is only $149. You
won't be able to upgrade it, but if you qualify (terms are pretty generous),
it would be an inexpensive way to go.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

Hopefully, you qualify for the upgrade pricing for Publisher.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/publisher/howtobuy/default.mspx