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Can I reinstall Office on new computer if old one is dead?
I purchased Office 2008 for Small Business for a laptop that recently died -
I can't get it to boot at all - so uninstalling the software is out of the quesiton. Is it possible to reinstall this same software from the original CDs on my new laptop? I've tried inserting and starting the the CD, but I get an error stating the a file is corrupt and that I need to use the original source or download, but this is the original source. Thanks! |
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Can I reinstall Office on new computer if old one is dead?
"Bridgette" wrote in message ... I purchased Office 2008 for Small Business for a laptop that recently died - I can't get it to boot at all - so uninstalling the software is out of the quesiton. Is it possible to reinstall this same software from the original CDs on my new laptop? I've tried inserting and starting the the CD, but I get an error stating the a file is corrupt and that I need to use the original source or download, but this is the original source. Thanks! You purchased Office 2007, not 2008. Yes, if the original machine has gone to the big recycle bin in the sky, then you can install your copy of Office onto the replacement machine. You _might_ be directed to the telephone Activation Method, in which case you explain the demise of the first machine and they will give you an activation code for the new one. If the CD can't be read, then the CD has a problem, or the drive has a problem. You can test the drive by putting the CD into another machine to see if it starts. If it does, then your new machine has a defective drive. If the CD does not start, then the CD is looking to be bad, or dirty or scratched or otherwise damaged. |
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Can I reinstall Office on new computer if old one is dead?
Office 2008? That's a Mac version. I would suggest posting your question in
the Office for Macs newsgorup. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Bridgette" wrote in message ... I purchased Office 2008 for Small Business for a laptop that recently died - I can't get it to boot at all - so uninstalling the software is out of the quesiton. Is it possible to reinstall this same software from the original CDs on my new laptop? I've tried inserting and starting the the CD, but I get an error stating the a file is corrupt and that I need to use the original source or download, but this is the original source. Thanks! |
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Can I reinstall Office on new computer if old one is dead?
That explains the corrupt file notification.
"JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... Office 2008? That's a Mac version. I would suggest posting your question in the Office for Macs newsgorup. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Bridgette" wrote in message ... I purchased Office 2008 for Small Business for a laptop that recently died - I can't get it to boot at all - so uninstalling the software is out of the quesiton. Is it possible to reinstall this same software from the original CDs on my new laptop? I've tried inserting and starting the the CD, but I get an error stating the a file is corrupt and that I need to use the original source or download, but this is the original source. Thanks! |
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