I believe I have to uninstall the software off the old system b4 I can put it on my new computer. But what if I can't boot my computer enough to uninstall it? Please help, I don't want to buy another one. MS doesn't seem to have sc ppl or a phone number to ask a stupid queston.
2006-12-10 11:31:57 · 8 answers · asked by schmitty 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
you cant uninstall it from your old computer - you need to find the disk you used to install it, then you can re-install it off that (up to 3 times in total I think) If not, try and borrow the disk off a friend, because you can use it up to 3 times, or buy a 2nd hand one off amazon or ebay. Otherwise you'll have to get a new disk.
try openoffice.org.uk for a free similar package
2006-12-10 11:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by monkeynuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the license does require removal of old installation. However since the old install is unusable that fulfills your obligation to make sure it isn't used.
Install on replacement & if the broken machine is fixed and able to still use MS Office, choose the one you want to continue with and either install another license on the 2d computer or uninstall Office on the one you won't be using.
Not connected with MS in any way or an expert on their licenses, but if you bought a store pack it is licensed for use on one computer at a time
Pre-installed versions may come with much more restrictive licenses that require you to toss the software when you upgrade or replace the machine. Read fine print carefully before you buy. Microsoft is becoming much more aggressive about preventing porting of software to replacement machines.
Go here for various ways to contact tech support for an official answer.
http://support.microsoft.com/
2006-12-10 11:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Fritz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me recently. I had MS Office that allowed 3 installations. One of the installations was on a computer that the hard drive died. I spoke with a MS customer service and was told that I could install the software on another computer; which I did and I haven't had any problems.
2006-12-10 11:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by suzie2kids 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can as long as you have the Key Code that ppl use to register the software with then ur fine, u dont need to uninstall it from the old computer
2006-12-10 11:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you speaking approximately Microsoft place of work application? if so, then no, you're able to desire to pay for that one after the other. Your computing device does besides the undeniable fact that comprise easy observe processing application alongside with Notepad or WordPad. basically look on the commencing up menu decrease than "All courses" and seek interior the upload-ons folder.
2016-10-14 10:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by arleta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Microsoft cannot peanlise you as along as you are using the licensed copy of MS Office in one PC only.
2006-12-10 11:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should say on the case/box...I believe it is for you to use on 3 home/personal computers.
2006-12-10 11:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put the old hard drive into your new computer!
2006-12-10 11:35:12 · answer #8 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋