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won't accept my product key
I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it
won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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won't accept my product key
Could you post the exact error message?
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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Well, I appreciate your reply, but it appears I am simply out of luck. I
purchased it through a "discount to students" program. I called Microsoft to see about getting a new product key. They said they will not help. said I must go through the company I purchased it for support. Conveniently, that company did not provide any contact info and I cannot locate them online now. I bought it 2 years ago. Captain [something] was the name of the company. Can't remember and they put no identifying info on the disc of packaging. Nice. So...I guess I'm out the money. Still doesn't seem right though. It is a Microsoft product which I paid for and purchased honestly. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Could you post the exact error message? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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You may have paid with your hard-earned money but your issue is with Captain
[something], not Microsoft. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Well, I appreciate your reply, but it appears I am simply out of luck. I purchased it through a "discount to students" program. I called Microsoft to see about getting a new product key. They said they will not help. said I must go through the company I purchased it for support. Conveniently, that company did not provide any contact info and I cannot locate them online now. I bought it 2 years ago. Captain [something] was the name of the company. Can't remember and they put no identifying info on the disc of packaging. Nice. So...I guess I'm out the money. Still doesn't seem right though. It is a Microsoft product which I paid for and purchased honestly. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Could you post the exact error message? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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Yes, I believe that's why I said a "thank you" for the reply and said myself
that the issue basically could not be resolved, "thanks and nevermind" I believe is what I said. So, was such a reply really necessary? But it is resolved. I simply found another less expensive software that does everything Visio does and once purchased as long as I have the cd will be less problematic. I heard Microsoft the first time and explained that already. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You may have paid with your hard-earned money but your issue is with Captain [something], not Microsoft. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Well, I appreciate your reply, but it appears I am simply out of luck. I purchased it through a "discount to students" program. I called Microsoft to see about getting a new product key. They said they will not help. said I must go through the company I purchased it for support. Conveniently, that company did not provide any contact info and I cannot locate them online now. I bought it 2 years ago. Captain [something] was the name of the company. Can't remember and they put no identifying info on the disc of packaging. Nice. So...I guess I'm out the money. Still doesn't seem right though. It is a Microsoft product which I paid for and purchased honestly. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Could you post the exact error message? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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Sorry - I didn't see a thank you in your response. I did see frustration
(completely understandable) and I just wanted you to realize where that frustration needed to be directed. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Yes, I believe that's why I said a "thank you" for the reply and said myself that the issue basically could not be resolved, "thanks and nevermind" I believe is what I said. So, was such a reply really necessary? But it is resolved. I simply found another less expensive software that does everything Visio does and once purchased as long as I have the cd will be less problematic. I heard Microsoft the first time and explained that already. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You may have paid with your hard-earned money but your issue is with Captain [something], not Microsoft. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Well, I appreciate your reply, but it appears I am simply out of luck. I purchased it through a "discount to students" program. I called Microsoft to see about getting a new product key. They said they will not help. said I must go through the company I purchased it for support. Conveniently, that company did not provide any contact info and I cannot locate them online now. I bought it 2 years ago. Captain [something] was the name of the company. Can't remember and they put no identifying info on the disc of packaging. Nice. So...I guess I'm out the money. Still doesn't seem right though. It is a Microsoft product which I paid for and purchased honestly. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Could you post the exact error message? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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It can be a very uncomfortable lesson to learn that the ultimate cost of
software is directly related to the amount of support that the 'seller', not the originator, is willing to provide. The 'seller' obviously purchases the software at a reduced rate with the understanding that they do not get to pass-thru the support calls. Ultimately this is the "if it's too good to be true, then it probably isn't". If the user absolutely needs support then a middle man scenario is probably a very bad bet. Al (used to sell for an even bigger software vendor than MS) "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote in message ... Sorry - I didn't see a thank you in your response. I did see frustration (completely understandable) and I just wanted you to realize where that frustration needed to be directed. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Yes, I believe that's why I said a "thank you" for the reply and said myself that the issue basically could not be resolved, "thanks and nevermind" I believe is what I said. So, was such a reply really necessary? But it is resolved. I simply found another less expensive software that does everything Visio does and once purchased as long as I have the cd will be less problematic. I heard Microsoft the first time and explained that already. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You may have paid with your hard-earned money but your issue is with Captain [something], not Microsoft. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... Well, I appreciate your reply, but it appears I am simply out of luck. I purchased it through a "discount to students" program. I called Microsoft to see about getting a new product key. They said they will not help. said I must go through the company I purchased it for support. Conveniently, that company did not provide any contact info and I cannot locate them online now. I bought it 2 years ago. Captain [something] was the name of the company. Can't remember and they put no identifying info on the disc of packaging. Nice. So...I guess I'm out the money. Still doesn't seem right though. It is a Microsoft product which I paid for and purchased honestly. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Could you post the exact error message? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" Brian wrote in message ... I formatted my pc and tried to again install my copy of Visio 2003. Now it won't accept my product key. Any thoughts? I went back and tried to locate any old Visio folders and/or files to delete but still no go. One big drawback to Microsoft. When reinstalling software on the same single machine product keys are still often not accepted. This is a volume license version of visio 2003. |
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"Al Edlund" wrote: It can be a very uncomfortable lesson to learn that the ultimate cost of software is directly related to the amount of support that the 'seller', not the originator, is willing to provide. The 'seller' obviously purchases the software at a reduced rate with the understanding that they do not get to pass-thru the support calls. Ultimately this is the "if it's too good to be true, then it probably isn't". If the user absolutely needs support then a middle man scenario is probably a very bad bet. Al (used to sell for an even bigger software vendor than MS) This is a recurring situation that illustrates the obfuscatory nature of MS software purchase. MS consistently say that they do not SELL the SOFTWARE, but merely license its use under the terms of the EULA. That being so, then since Brian L's issue is the software not accepting the MS licence key provided with it by MS via the seller, it is evidently a licensing issue, which resides with MS. One can purchase MS software from a reseller, whether retail, bundles or OEM. Installation or reinstallation issues are in MS's court. They wrote the software; they issue the licences. On the other hand, if it suits MS to on-sell software and support responsibility to resellers, then evidently one who purchases software from such a reseller can do with it what one pleases, because MS evidently doesn't give a rat's arse. MS can't have it both ways. |
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yes, it is a problem. I bought a GM auto once from a dealer. Had problems and
the dealer couldn't resolve them. They sent me to the manufacturer and they took care of me. Because it was a "GM" product sold through whatever means to a customer with good faith. This is still a MS product. So even though my problem will not be resolved I do still see a problem with a MS manufactured product ending up in the hands of a customer who purchase it honestly, not thru piracy or whatever, having problems and being told..."Oh Well, we didn;t sell it to you". Yep, but you basically sold it thru a dealer just like GM did in my example above. An MS product is an MS product. With design and manufacture come a greater level of responsibility to "end users" than MS is willing to step up to. There is no good way to look at it. All other manufacturers of any kind I know of take responsibility for the products they sell. "Paddy" wrote: "Al Edlund" wrote: It can be a very uncomfortable lesson to learn that the ultimate cost of software is directly related to the amount of support that the 'seller', not the originator, is willing to provide. The 'seller' obviously purchases the software at a reduced rate with the understanding that they do not get to pass-thru the support calls. Ultimately this is the "if it's too good to be true, then it probably isn't". If the user absolutely needs support then a middle man scenario is probably a very bad bet. Al (used to sell for an even bigger software vendor than MS) This is a recurring situation that illustrates the obfuscatory nature of MS software purchase. MS consistently say that they do not SELL the SOFTWARE, but merely license its use under the terms of the EULA. That being so, then since Brian L's issue is the software not accepting the MS licence key provided with it by MS via the seller, it is evidently a licensing issue, which resides with MS. One can purchase MS software from a reseller, whether retail, bundles or OEM. Installation or reinstallation issues are in MS's court. They wrote the software; they issue the licences. On the other hand, if it suits MS to on-sell software and support responsibility to resellers, then evidently one who purchases software from such a reseller can do with it what one pleases, because MS evidently doesn't give a rat's arse. MS can't have it both ways. |
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When you agree to the license agreement, you agree to abide by their rules.
If you don't, you are instructed to return the product. Most people just hit the OK button without reading it - that's *never* a good idea. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Brian L" wrote in message ... yes, it is a problem. I bought a GM auto once from a dealer. Had problems and the dealer couldn't resolve them. They sent me to the manufacturer and they took care of me. Because it was a "GM" product sold through whatever means to a customer with good faith. This is still a MS product. So even though my problem will not be resolved I do still see a problem with a MS manufactured product ending up in the hands of a customer who purchase it honestly, not thru piracy or whatever, having problems and being told..."Oh Well, we didn;t sell it to you". Yep, but you basically sold it thru a dealer just like GM did in my example above. An MS product is an MS product. With design and manufacture come a greater level of responsibility to "end users" than MS is willing to step up to. There is no good way to look at it. All other manufacturers of any kind I know of take responsibility for the products they sell. "Paddy" wrote: "Al Edlund" wrote: It can be a very uncomfortable lesson to learn that the ultimate cost of software is directly related to the amount of support that the 'seller', not the originator, is willing to provide. The 'seller' obviously purchases the software at a reduced rate with the understanding that they do not get to pass-thru the support calls. Ultimately this is the "if it's too good to be true, then it probably isn't". If the user absolutely needs support then a middle man scenario is probably a very bad bet. Al (used to sell for an even bigger software vendor than MS) This is a recurring situation that illustrates the obfuscatory nature of MS software purchase. MS consistently say that they do not SELL the SOFTWARE, but merely license its use under the terms of the EULA. That being so, then since Brian L's issue is the software not accepting the MS licence key provided with it by MS via the seller, it is evidently a licensing issue, which resides with MS. One can purchase MS software from a reseller, whether retail, bundles or OEM. Installation or reinstallation issues are in MS's court. They wrote the software; they issue the licences. On the other hand, if it suits MS to on-sell software and support responsibility to resellers, then evidently one who purchases software from such a reseller can do with it what one pleases, because MS evidently doesn't give a rat's arse. MS can't have it both ways. |
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