Won't activate my software

DRedd · Aug 17, 2006

I purchased the full version of Office 2003 Professional for my personal use
some time ago now - when it first came out - 3 years have gone by now. I
have had approximately 3 computers since purchasing the software. It was
extremely expensive to purchase and I feel I should be able to still be able
to use it for my own use. I have not had any trouble with it until recently
when....

I purchased a laptop and would also like to install MY copy of Office 2003
Pro on it also. It shows that it must be activated because the software has
been used beyond the limit. Microsoft will not activate it thru the internet
connection. What do I need to do?

Is there a new version coming out anytime soon? It's been 3 years since
this one came out. As quickly as computers are outdated these days, it's
unlikely a person will keep the same one this long. How do I get to use MY
software on my laptop?
I paid over $600 for this software. It is not downloaded and it did not
come preloaded on a computer. I have the actual discs but I am assuming that
the key code is what keeps it from activating.

When I changed computers, the hard drive was reset or erased, so that should
negate the installation but it doesn't. Help!

JoAnn Paules [MVP] · Aug 17, 2006

Office must be activated. You get about 50 uses before it becomes a viewer.
You will probably have to select the telephone activation option if it won't
go thru the net for whatever reason.

There is another version of Office due out the beginning of next year.

And no, reformatting doesn't negate the activation. If it did, people would
go nuts screaming about MS keeping track of what they are doing with their
computers.

JoAnn Paules [MVP] · Aug 17, 2006

Office must be activated. You get about 50 uses before it becomes a viewer.
You will probably have to select the telephone activation option if it won't
go thru the net for whatever reason.

There is another version of Office due out the beginning of next year.

And no, reformatting doesn't negate the activation. If it did, people would
go nuts screaming about MS keeping track of what they are doing with their
computers.

JoAnn Paules [MVP] · Aug 17, 2006

Office must be activated. You get about 50 uses before it becomes a viewer.
You will probably have to select the telephone activation option if it won't
go thru the net for whatever reason.

There is another version of Office due out the beginning of next year.

And no, reformatting doesn't negate the activation. If it did, people would
go nuts screaming about MS keeping track of what they are doing with their
computers.

JoAnn Paules [MVP] · Aug 17, 2006

Office must be activated. You get about 50 uses before it becomes a viewer.
You will probably have to select the telephone activation option if it won't
go thru the net for whatever reason.

There is another version of Office due out the beginning of next year.

And no, reformatting doesn't negate the activation. If it did, people would
go nuts screaming about MS keeping track of what they are doing with their
computers.

JoAnn Paules [MVP] · Aug 17, 2006

Office must be activated. You get about 50 uses before it becomes a viewer.
You will probably have to select the telephone activation option if it won't
go thru the net for whatever reason.

There is another version of Office due out the beginning of next year.

And no, reformatting doesn't negate the activation. If it did, people would
go nuts screaming about MS keeping track of what they are doing with their
computers.

LVTravel · Aug 17, 2006