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2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco



 
 
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Old October 25th, 2007, 03:55 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
Joseph Bergevin
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated within 90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few hundred
dollars?
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Old October 25th, 2007, 04:43 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
JoAnn Paules
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

I'd suggest contacting NewEgg and get them to help you.

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"Joseph Bergevin" wrote in
message ...
My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to
active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which
arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS
support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality
mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated within
90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few
hundred
dollars?



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Old October 25th, 2007, 07:42 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
garfield-n-odie [MVP]
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

Fiascos can happen when you try to get something for nothing (or next to
nothing).

Joseph Bergevin wrote:

My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated within 90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few hundred
dollars?


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Old October 25th, 2007, 09:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
Joseph Bergevin
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

I suppose, but how so in this case? Money wasn't an object. What should I
have bought instead? That's kind of my question. The only thing I can figure
is that the trial version wasn't OEM? It was preinstalled on the laptop, so I
assumed it was (it was provided by the OEM). $240 isn't "nothing". Why bother
putting an Office trial on the laptop to begin with? I really don't know,
which is why I'm asking. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars over the
years on MS products building computers and servers for our company, so I'm
not a total newbie. I'm not trying to cheat anyone. I'm prepared to eat my
mistake, if it is one, but I'd also like to learn what I did wrong so I don't
do it again.

"garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote:

Fiascos can happen when you try to get something for nothing (or next to
nothing).

Joseph Bergevin wrote:

My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated within 90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few hundred
dollars?



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Old October 25th, 2007, 10:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
DL
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

The Sony would appear to meet the criteria, you have used the key within 90
days, so speak to newegg, allthough dont be suprised if they try to bounce
you back to Sony - MS probably wont get involved.

"Joseph Bergevin" wrote in
message ...
I suppose, but how so in this case? Money wasn't an object. What should I
have bought instead? That's kind of my question. The only thing I can
figure
is that the trial version wasn't OEM? It was preinstalled on the laptop,
so I
assumed it was (it was provided by the OEM). $240 isn't "nothing". Why
bother
putting an Office trial on the laptop to begin with? I really don't know,
which is why I'm asking. I've spent tens of thousands of dollars over the
years on MS products building computers and servers for our company, so
I'm
not a total newbie. I'm not trying to cheat anyone. I'm prepared to eat my
mistake, if it is one, but I'd also like to learn what I did wrong so I
don't
do it again.

"garfield-n-odie [MVP]" wrote:

Fiascos can happen when you try to get something for nothing (or next to
nothing).

Joseph Bergevin wrote:

My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to
active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which
arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS
support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality
mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated
within 90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few
hundred
dollars?





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Old October 28th, 2007, 09:28 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.setup
Carey Frisch [MVP]
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Default 2007 OEM trial conversion fiasco

Contact Microsoft Office Support for assistance:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...8&gprid=469636

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Microsoft MVP
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news://msnews.microsoft.com/



"Joseph Bergevin" wrote:

My boss bought a Vaio notebook with the trial Small Business version of
Office 2007 about 2 weeks ago, and wanted me to get a key to active/convert
to a valid version. I bought a key from NewEgg (SKU 9QA-00443) which arrived
today. When I try to enter it, it says it's invalid. I went to the MS support
pages, and apparently, because his trial is in "reduced functionality mode,"
it cannot be activated? It said that the software must be activated within 90
days of purchase, and it's only been about 15. Did I just waste a few hundred
dollars?

 




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