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    Transferng Office to a new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by inkyquills, Sep 28, 2005.

  1. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    I have Microsoft Office Standard Edition installed onto my old laptop, fully functioning and registered. I recently bought a new laptop, but can't seem to get Office installed onto it.

    Is there a way I can my copy of Windows Office Standard edition from my old laptop onto my new laptop without having to install it again with a registration key?
     
    inkyquills, Sep 28, 2005
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    no.

    what problem(s) are you encountering when you try to install on the new notebook?
     
    drumfu, Sep 28, 2005
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  3. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    It won't let me register/activate it.
     
    inkyquills, Sep 29, 2005
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    turntable Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    you dont have the registration key anymore?
     
    turntable, Sep 29, 2005
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  5. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    I have it but it won't let me activate/register it.
     
    inkyquills, Sep 29, 2005
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want a free alternative, OpenOffice I find is definitely just as good.
     
    iOsiris, Sep 29, 2005
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  8. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Didn't look at the FAQ but the issue is probably that the key has been used too many times. If you call in they'll give you a new key.
     
    Brian, Sep 29, 2005
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    mdbutler Newbie

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    I too had the same problem; however, there is an easy solution, but unfortunetly, I do not have the name of the software with me as I am at work.

    This software runs some type of diagnostic test and produces every key for every piece of software on your computer.

    What I did, installed the trial version from MS on new laptop, then, run the software on old laptop, and then, entered the key on the new laptop. Worked well.

    If you need the name of the software, email me.
     
    mdbutler, Sep 30, 2005
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  10. inkyquills

    inkyquills Notebook Consultant

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    i'd like the name; i private messaged you :)
     
    inkyquills, Sep 30, 2005
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