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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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