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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install
some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do.
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Thanks,
I should have stipulated that my question regards Office 2007. I have 2003 professional and am considering upgrading. I pretty much know what I can do with previous versions. The URL that you have provided: APPLIES TO • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Generally speaking, a retail-box (not OEM) full or upgrade version of
Office 2007 Standard, Small Business, Professional, or Ultimate can be installed on one desktop and one laptop both owned by you. Office 2007 Home and Student can be installed on up to three computers in the same household, subject to the limitation that the software cannot be used for any commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating business activities. Lee Beck wrote: I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
A copy of Windows is licensed to a single PC, unless you have some volume
licensing arrangement "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Thanks, I should have stipulated that my question regards Office 2007. I have 2003 professional and am considering upgrading. I pretty much know what I can do with previous versions. The URL that you have provided: APPLIES TO . Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86) . Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition . Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86) . Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86) . Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems . Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server . Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition . Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition . Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition . Microsoft Windows XP Professional . Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition . Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition . Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Thanks. That *generally* answers my question. Now I just need to google the
difinitions of retail vs. OEM. Also, my laptop is technically owned by my employer, but is 100% for my use. Anyway, I'm thinking that ownership is not information that is readily available to MSFT, so maybe there's no issue here. I suspect that they only track the IP number of the computer installation. "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: Generally speaking, a retail-box (not OEM) full or upgrade version of Office 2007 Standard, Small Business, Professional, or Ultimate can be installed on one desktop and one laptop both owned by you. Office 2007 Home and Student can be installed on up to three computers in the same household, subject to the limitation that the software cannot be used for any commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating business activities. Lee Beck wrote: I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Oh, now I think I understand. OEM means a version that comes preinstalled on
a purchased computer, right? "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: Generally speaking, a retail-box (not OEM) full or upgrade version of Office 2007 Standard, Small Business, Professional, or Ultimate can be installed on one desktop and one laptop both owned by you. Office 2007 Home and Student can be installed on up to three computers in the same household, subject to the limitation that the software cannot be used for any commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating business activities. Lee Beck wrote: I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
Yes, although many online vendors sell OEM versions to anyone who puts
up the money. OEM versions of Microsoft Office usually cannot be installed on more than one computer. Lee Beck wrote: Oh, now I think I understand. OEM means a version that comes preinstalled on a purchased computer, right? "garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote: Generally speaking, a retail-box (not OEM) full or upgrade version of Office 2007 Standard, Small Business, Professional, or Ultimate can be installed on one desktop and one laptop both owned by you. Office 2007 Home and Student can be installed on up to three computers in the same household, subject to the limitation that the software cannot be used for any commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating business activities. Lee Beck wrote: I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
This MS web site will allow you to search for license agreements for most of
MS retail programs http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/ "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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Office 2007. One copy on multiple computers.
The only link I provided was part of my sigfile, not a resolution to your
issue. I suggessted you read the EULA and see what it states. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Thanks, I should have stipulated that my question regards Office 2007. I have 2003 professional and am considering upgrading. I pretty much know what I can do with previous versions. The URL that you have provided: APPLIES TO • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition "JoAnn Paules" wrote: Read the license - that will tell you what you can and cannot do. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers in my home plus a laptop. I have been able to install some products like OneCare on all 3, but my copy of Vista allows installation on only one computer unless I buy additional liscenses. What's the policy for Office? Can I install one upgrade on more than one computer - how many? Thanks |
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