"Tim Feld" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > I believe the answer depends on how your original Office 2003 was purchased.
> If it came with the PC when you bought it, it might be an OEM license. If
> that is the case, you cannot legally transfer the Office license to another
> PC. The license, in effect, dies with the PC. Bummer.
>
> But if you bought a retail version of Office, you most certainly can
> transfer the license to a new PC. But you may have to activate via
> Microsoft's toll-free number if the Internet method doesn't work for you.
>
> Tim
>
>
> "oopsIdiditagain" wrote:
>
> > I uninstalled my Genuine Microsoft Office 2003 from my laptop computer
> > because it is dying a slow death and I finally broke down and bought a new
> > one. After unintalling Office from the old one, I installed it on the new
> > one using the product key provided. This is legal right? I mean, I'm not
> > running it on more than one computer, just moving to a new computer. I tried
> > the settings and files wizard which failed miserably. Now my computer fails
> > validation with microsoft.com saying that the product key is blocked. I
> > can't afford to buy the program again, and I can't find any REAL way of
> > contacting microsoft without paying $50, which I really can't afford since I
> > just bought a new computer. How can I reach them to get them to unblock my
> > legitimate product key? Please Help me, I have hundreds of documents for
> > office. I can use office, but I can't get any updates. Thanks.
I think it probably was an OEM license, I bought it with my computer. That
is a bummer!!! But at least now I have an answer, and a prompt one. Thanks
a bunch.
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