microsoft word 2003 and Vista

[Tatiana]

I have purchased a new Dell with WVista Basis, and it came with Microsoft
Works, I would like to install Microsoft Office 2003, what I have in my PC.
Would I have any trouble?

 

[Jay Freedman]

I have purchased a new Dell with WVista Basis, and it came with
Microsoft Works, I would like to install Microsoft Office 2003, what
I have in my PC. Would I have any trouble?

If the copy of Office 2003 was purchased as a retail package -- not bundled
with the PC -- then you can transfer the license to the new computer. If it
came with the old computer, then the license is valid only for the old
computer and can't be (legally) transferred to the new one.

There is no technical reason you can't install Office 2003 on the new
computer. It's a good idea to uninstall Works first. You will, of course,
need the original CD and the 25-digit product key to install Office 2003.
When you activate the installation, if it says that activation can't
complete because it was already activated elsewhere, then you'll have to
call the telephone number shown in the dialog and get a new activation key.

To stay legal, you'll have to remove Office 2003 from the old computer.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Rune Hagen]

To stay legal, you'll have to remove Office 2003 from the old computer.

Unless of course you have one of the MS office 2003 packages that includes
five household licenses (not just one).
Thsi should be clearly stated on the box

 

[weathercoat]

If the copy of Office 2003 was purchased as a retail package -- not bundled
with the PC -- then you can transfer the license to the new computer. If it
came with the old computer, then the license is valid only for the old
computer and can't be (legally) transferred to the new one.

There is no technical reason you can't install Office 2003 on the new
computer. It's a good idea to uninstall Works first. You will, of course,
need the original CD and the 25-digit product key to install Office 2003.
When you activate the installation, if it says that activation can't
complete because it was already activated elsewhere, then you'll have to
call the telephone number shown in the dialog and get a new activation key..

To stay legal, you'll have to remove Office 2003 from the old computer.

--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP        FAQ:http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.

I have installed on my Vista comp but I am missing a key font for some
reason. Otherwise, no problems...

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Which font are you missing?

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

If the copy of Office 2003 was purchased as a retail package -- not
bundled
with the PC -- then you can transfer the license to the new computer. If
it
came with the old computer, then the license is valid only for the old
computer and can't be (legally) transferred to the new one.

There is no technical reason you can't install Office 2003 on the new
computer. It's a good idea to uninstall Works first. You will, of course,
need the original CD and the 25-digit product key to install Office 2003.
When you activate the installation, if it says that activation can't
complete because it was already activated elsewhere, then you'll have to
call the telephone number shown in the dialog and get a new activation
key.

To stay legal, you'll have to remove Office 2003 from the old computer.

--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ:http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so
all may benefit.

I have installed on my Vista comp but I am missing a key font for some
reason. Otherwise, no problems...