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    If I reinstall vista will I lose MS office?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by myironlung, Apr 3, 2009.

  1. myironlung

    myironlung Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I do a clean reinstall of windows vista on my laptop will I still ba able to use my the same microsoft office disc to reinstall or will I lose the licence because MS will think I'm trying to install on two pcs?
     
    myironlung, Apr 3, 2009
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  2. Silas Awaketh

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    You can still use it.


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    Silas Awaketh, Apr 3, 2009
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    yes u can use it ofc
     
    beige, Apr 3, 2009
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  4. myironlung

    myironlung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thnaks for the quick reply
     
    myironlung, Apr 3, 2009
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    You shouldn't have any problems because the various hardware specs that MS uses to identify a system as "same" or "different" will not be changed; thus, MS should see your system as "same" not as a new, second system.

    In the event you do have a problem, however, you should be able to straighten it out without too much hassle by calling up the MS activation line or customer service.
     
    Shyster1, Apr 3, 2009
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  6. myironlung

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    So if I install Windows 7 beta will I be able to use the same disc too?
     
    myironlung, Apr 4, 2009
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    Same disc as what??
     
    Shyster1, Apr 4, 2009
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    yes you can still use it with the same serial too. :)

    fattail95
     
    fattail95, Apr 4, 2009
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  9. myironlung

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    I'm sorry, my posts haven't been the clearest. I haven't had much sleep the last few days (thesis deadline).

    I meant could I use the same MS office disc to install on Windows 7, on a different partition on the same laptop. It says I can install on 3 pcs on the back of the MS office box. Will this count as the same pc or will it use up one of the licences?
     
    myironlung, Apr 4, 2009
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  10. Silas Awaketh

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    It'll count as the same PC. You can install MS Office on 2 more PCs at the same time if you want.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 4, 2009
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