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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Having an option to use software that won't save anything isn't an option for
me. So registration is a requirement. As it turns out, I've grown used to using a computer to do more than enable me to look at something on the monitor. Again, I'm hoping for a fix. "DL" wrote: Reduced mode means it wont save anything To repeat, registration is optional, Acivation is a requirement "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... What the heck is "reduced mode?" I want the full software that I paid for, anyway. And I can't figure out why MSFT wants you to register and then doesn't privide a way to do it. I'm ready/willing/able to provide any data they want if they just give me the means to do it. I may neet to uninstall/reinstall the Office package to see if it will reset the registration process. But Ihave this sinking feeling that something like a registry entry will prevent me from doing this also. I was hoping that an expert here could tell me how to register - should be simpler than this. "DL" wrote: Registration is optional, Activation, if relevant is compulsory If activation is required and you dont, then the product will go into reduced mode after xx days / uses "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... This is not actually activation. It is registration, and I do recall having to register after several other reinstalls. It works like activation except that you are allowed to use the Office products a certain number of time. I think Istarted out with 50 - now down to 30. Presumably, if you don't register before you get to zero, you can't use the product any longer. My basic question is: How do you register when the wizard no longer allows the www option, the email option doesn't give you a secret code, and the telephone option doesn't know what you're talking about? I figured that "the community" is likely to have come across this dilemma before. So here I am. "DL" wrote: I used Office2k untill recently, there was no Activation on my cd's, however I was told that Activation had been introduced on the final release versions. "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... BTW - My response was intended for the travel guy, who apparently didn't read or understand my dilemma. I think Gordon is probably right about activation not going back that far. I can't believe that I'm the only person who has successfully used MS Office for 7 years and doesn't feel the need to upgrade to a later version. "LVTravel" wrote: You don't need to register to use the software, you need to activate it. If the software won't activate by using the 25 character key on the internet, you will need to use the telephone activation method, call the telephone number that comes up during the activation phase. "Lee Beck" wrote in message news I have been able to successfully reinstall Office 2000 Premium after reformatting my HDD and reinstalling XP/SP2. However, after first start, I get a message that I can use office 50 times (I think) before being required to register. I had some time yesterday so I decided to register. Tried the Internet option and it said "server down - try again later" or something to that effect. After an hour or so with the same message, I decided to try to register by email. I filled out the required info, and then tried to register. The wizard gives me a 17 alphanumeric code and asks for my confirmation, which apparently was supposed to be sent by email (though this isn't actually said). It's been about 36 hours without any email from MSFT (yes, I checked my spam filter) so I decided to try by internet again. To my shagrin the wizard will not allow that option now. It continues to ask me for confirmation that I never received. There also is an option to register by telephone, so I call that number and spoke with India. He said that he can help me only with activation, and gave me customer service number (also in India or that region of the world). CS gave me the number for activation. I told her I already had spoken with that number. She said that she can transfer me to paid support and for $50 I can talk to someone else. I balked and said that I never before have had to pay to reinstall software that I have legally purchased. Long story, but bottom line is that I need to know how to register Office so that I can continue to use it. I have the original CDs and product key. |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
"Lee Beck" wrote in message
... Having an option to use software that won't save anything isn't an option for me. So registration is a requirement. I think you are getting very confused. All "Registration" does is to give MS an email address they can send marketing stuff to. It does NOT prevent you from using the software. "Activation" now is a VERY different kettle of fish. If you do not ACTIVATE your product, (NOT "register" but ACTIVATE) then you get reduced functionality after 30 days. I am not aware that Office 2000 had Activation. ( I thought that Office XP was the first Office version to have activation. I may be wrong....) |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Confused? Possibly. I've been confused before. However, the wording of the
pop-up is something like"You can use this software 22 more times before you are required to register." The countdown and the little word "required" are what have me concerned. Admittedly, when I've reinstalled in the past, I never let the counter go to zero. Other products that ask for registration usually give an option to opt-out or offer a check box "do not show this again." I really think that MSFT Office 2000 "register" is an early form of activation, i.e. to have a computer check their database and see if the copy is legit. I may be wrong and confused. I'll let the ticker go to zero and see what happens. "Gordon" wrote: "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Having an option to use software that won't save anything isn't an option for me. So registration is a requirement. I think you are getting very confused. All "Registration" does is to give MS an email address they can send marketing stuff to. It does NOT prevent you from using the software. "Activation" now is a VERY different kettle of fish. If you do not ACTIVATE your product, (NOT "register" but ACTIVATE) then you get reduced functionality after 30 days. I am not aware that Office 2000 had Activation. ( I thought that Office XP was the first Office version to have activation. I may be wrong....) |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Register is not an early form of Activation, as repeatedlt stated
Registration is optional, and as Gorden said it gives MS an email address with which to advise you of products / marketting *Exactly* which version of Office2k do you have, ie does it include an SP if so which one? "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Confused? Possibly. I've been confused before. However, the wording of the pop-up is something like"You can use this software 22 more times before you are required to register." The countdown and the little word "required" are what have me concerned. Admittedly, when I've reinstalled in the past, I never let the counter go to zero. Other products that ask for registration usually give an option to opt-out or offer a check box "do not show this again." I really think that MSFT Office 2000 "register" is an early form of activation, i.e. to have a computer check their database and see if the copy is legit. I may be wrong and confused. I'll let the ticker go to zero and see what happens. "Gordon" wrote: "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Having an option to use software that won't save anything isn't an option for me. So registration is a requirement. I think you are getting very confused. All "Registration" does is to give MS an email address they can send marketing stuff to. It does NOT prevent you from using the software. "Activation" now is a VERY different kettle of fish. If you do not ACTIVATE your product, (NOT "register" but ACTIVATE) then you get reduced functionality after 30 days. I am not aware that Office 2000 had Activation. ( I thought that Office XP was the first Office version to have activation. I may be wrong....) |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first version of Office to require registration.
-- Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without reading. After furious head scratching, Gordon asked: | "Lee Beck" wrote in message | ... || Having an option to use software that won't save anything isn't an || option for || me. So registration is a requirement. | | I think you are getting very confused. All "Registration" does is to | give MS an email address they can send marketing stuff to. It does | NOT prevent you from using the software. | | "Activation" now is a VERY different kettle of fish. If you do not | ACTIVATE your product, (NOT "register" but ACTIVATE) then you get | reduced functionality after 30 days. | I am not aware that Office 2000 had Activation. ( I thought that | Office XP was the first Office version to have activation. I may be | wrong....) |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" What@ever wrote in message
... Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first version of Office to require registration. Registration or Activation? |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Registration.
-- Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without reading. After furious head scratching, Gordon asked: | "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" What@ever wrote in message | ... | Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first | version of Office to require registration. | | | Registration or Activation? |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
For further information, if you really want to know:
Description of volume licensing with the Office 2000 Registration Wizard: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240085/en-us -- Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without reading. After furious head scratching, Gordon asked: | "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" What@ever wrote in message | ... | Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first | version of Office to require registration. | | | Registration or Activation? |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
Thanks, Milly. Yours is the first response that appears to acknowledge that
my legally purchased Office 2000 will become useless if I continue to use it without registering it. However, I still can't figure out how to register. Summarizing from my original post: * I tried the Internet option and it said server down (or unavailable). * After a few hours and several tries I opted for the email option. I got a return that said a code had been emailed to me. I never fot the code * Now when I try to register the Internet option is not even available - only register by telephone. * I tried the telephone number provided by the wizard and I get someone in India that says the number is only for activation - not registrateio. After a lengthy discussion, I'm referred to a customer service number * I call customer service (another foreigh national) I am given the number provided by the wizard (where no help is received. * I go to MSFT newsgroup commuiteis (here) and a discussion gets started on whether or not registration is really required. The sites to which you refer are primarilly for volume and educational licensing, and anti-piracy. I'm still looking for a way to register my single copy. Maybe if I uninstall my copy of Office and reinstall it It will allow the Internet option again? "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" wrote: For further information, if you really want to know: Description of volume licensing with the Office 2000 Registration Wizard: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240085/en-us --Â Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without reading. After furious head scratching, Gordon asked: | "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" What@ever wrote in message | ... | Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first | version of Office to require registration. | | | Registration or Activation? |
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Can't register Office 2000 - I can use it only 30 more times!
*Registration* is optional. *Activation* is required.
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "Lee Beck" wrote in message ... Thanks, Milly. Yours is the first response that appears to acknowledge that my legally purchased Office 2000 will become useless if I continue to use it without registering it. However, I still can't figure out how to register. Summarizing from my original post: * I tried the Internet option and it said server down (or unavailable). * After a few hours and several tries I opted for the email option. I got a return that said a code had been emailed to me. I never fot the code * Now when I try to register the Internet option is not even available - only register by telephone. * I tried the telephone number provided by the wizard and I get someone in India that says the number is only for activation - not registrateio. After a lengthy discussion, I'm referred to a customer service number * I call customer service (another foreigh national) I am given the number provided by the wizard (where no help is received. * I go to MSFT newsgroup commuiteis (here) and a discussion gets started on whether or not registration is really required. The sites to which you refer are primarilly for volume and educational licensing, and anti-piracy. I'm still looking for a way to register my single copy. Maybe if I uninstall my copy of Office and reinstall it It will allow the Internet option again? "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" wrote: For further information, if you really want to know: Description of volume licensing with the Office 2000 Registration Wizard: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240085/en-us -- Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without reading. After furious head scratching, Gordon asked: | "Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" What@ever wrote in message | ... | Office 2000 SR-1 full product (not patched via download) was the first | version of Office to require registration. | | | Registration or Activation? |
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