 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussionsAccessExcelInfoPathOutlookPowerPointPublisherWordDirectoryUser Groups Related Topics Outlook ExpressInternet ExplorerWindowsMS Server ProductsMore Topics ... |
MS Office Forum / Word / General MS Word Questions / March 2008Office 2003 OEM: ok on desktop and notebook?
My Office 2003 OEM CD is in the mail, but before installing I would like to be certain what the rules are. Is it okay to install it on both desktop and notebook and later get appropriate Office updates for both? Thanks in advance. > My Office 2003 OEM CD is in the mail, but before installing I would like > to be certain what the rules are. > Is it okay to install it on both desktop and notebook and later get > appropriate Office updates for both? > Thanks in advance. OEM is good for ONE install only AFAIK..... Yes. You may install it on a desktop and a laptop PROVIDING: That it is EXCLUSIVELY for your use and That only one is in use at any given time. So you cannot use it on your laptop if your children/spouse/flat mate are going to use your desktop whilst you are away using your notebook.  SignatureTerry Farrell - MSWord MVP > My Office 2003 OEM CD is in the mail, but before installing I would like > to be certain what the rules are. > Is it okay to install it on both desktop and notebook and later get > appropriate Office updates for both? > Thanks in advance. > Yes. You may install it on a desktop and a laptop PROVIDING: > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > So you cannot use it on your laptop if your children/spouse/flat mate > are going to use your desktop whilst you are away using your notebook. With OEM? I thought OEM version was ONE install only.... Sorry you are correct. I am confusing this with a retail box. The OEM package must be purchased with qualifying equipment and is only ever licensed for that equipment. The license to use it dies with the equipment. Stupid me for forgetting that! Maybe Office 2003 Students and Teachers would be useful if it is still available. Terry >> Yes. You may install it on a desktop and a laptop PROVIDING: >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > With OEM? I thought OEM version was ONE install only.... He said it was OEM. That pretty much restricts it to one system. SignatureJoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" > Yes. You may install it on a desktop and a laptop PROVIDING: > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> appropriate Office updates for both? >> Thanks in advance. > He said it was OEM. That pretty much restricts it to one system. From MS UK: http://www.microsoft.com/uk/licensing/lessthan250/faq.mspx Bottom question under desktop applications. Yep, that what I said. ;-) SignatureJoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" >> He said it was OEM. That pretty much restricts it to one system. > > From MS UK: > http://www.microsoft.com/uk/licensing/lessthan250/faq.mspx > > Bottom question under desktop applications. Thank you JoAnn, I have read the link http://www.microsoft.com/uk/licensing/lessthan250/faq.mspx It clearly states: OEM - one computer. > Yep, that what I said. ;-) > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> >> Bottom question under desktop applications. > Yes. You may install it on a desktop and a laptop PROVIDING: > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > So you cannot use it on your laptop if your children/spouse/flat mate are > going to use your desktop whilst you are away using your notebook. Thank you very much. No, it will be exclusively for my personal use, and when I'm away in Europe with my notebook for 6 months, my desktop computer is turned off, protected by a password. >> My Office 2003 OEM CD is in the mail, but before installing I would like >> to be certain what the rules are. >> Is it okay to install it on both desktop and notebook and later get >> appropriate Office updates for both? >> Thanks in advance. |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.