(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:28 pm
Post subject: Re: Office Home and Student 2007 from Dell to HP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>installation_setup (more info?)
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:13:29 -0400, "David B." <mail.DeleteThis@nomail.net>
wrote:
>Actually the OP is not in the clear, although retail versions of Home &
>Student are permitted on up to 3 PC's, the OEM version is not.
(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:44 pm
Post subject: Re: Office Home and Student 2007 from Dell to HP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
CdLSRN wrote:
> I have a Dell XPS 420 with Mic.Office Home & Student 2007, Vista
> Ultimate 32bit, wired to a Linksys WRT600N router. The disc I have from
> Dell says (OEM). I have been researching for an hour but I can not seem
> to find a clear answer.
Why research? All you need do is read the Office 2007 EULA that is on
that CD, as well as your hard drive.
I just ordered a HP dv7t series laptop, they did
> not have Ultimate 32bit, so I ordered Home Premium 32bit, with Microsoft
> Works 9.0.
>
> It is my understanding that I can install this H&S 2007 on my home
> network system (desktop & laptop).
Were it not an OEM license, that would be true. However, OEM licenses
are not transferable to another computer, under any circumstances.
> What is the best way to do this
> without running into trouble.
Purchase another license of Office 2007 for the second computer.
> Can I just pop the Dell OEM disc into the
> HP?
It shouldn't work. It's probably BIOS-locked to the original Dell to
prevent piracy.
>
> Also, can I update my Home Premium to Ultimate with the disc I have?
No. You'll need to purchase a retail Upgrade license for that purpose.
> Will this make things more compatible?
No.
> I don't really know the
> difference between the Ultimate and the Home Premium.
>
(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:47 pm
Post subject: Re: Office Home and Student 2007 from Dell to HP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
CdLSRN wrote:
> It came with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 installed on my
> computer (included in the price I paid for the Dell desktop) AND it came
> with a sealed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 installation disc
> which has remained sealed until now. It has a label on the packaging
> that says Microsoft....DELL Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
> (OEM). (What does OEM stand for)?
>
"original Equipment Manufacturer"
> It has a product key. The CD says licensed only for distribution with a
> new PC. Get product support from the manufacturer of the PC. I am
> thinking that since it will be me that is installing it on my machine
> from my same network that there shouldn't be a problem.
Why would you be thinking that, when the preceding two sentences make
just the opposite quite clear. (Oh, I suppose you could call Dell and
ask if they'll support your illicit copy of OEM Office on an HP
computer, but I don't think you'll get a very polite answer.)
> I am the only
> one that uses the computers in my house so they would never be used at
> the same time.
>
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