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From: Paula on 8 Mar 2010 17:25
I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
help.
Paula Unger

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Paula
From: EN59CVH on 8 Mar 2010 17:50
Paula,

Does CDs of MS Office 2007 say something like "OEM Version"? If so then
You should be able to install it but activation may be a problem unless
you are prepared to persevere on the phone when speaking with Microsoft
telephonists!

Next, where exactly are you getting the key number from? If it is at
the back of your DELL desktop ( along which you got your CDs) then that
is not correct. I suggest explain to us everything before we can advise
you further. However, you could read this MS article that deals with
such scenarios:

<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836178>

Please let us know if this helped.

Good luck.

Paula wrote:
>
> I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
> were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
> disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
> Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
> help.
> Paula Unger
>
> --
> Paula
From: Peter Foldes on 8 Mar 2010 18:03
Paula

More than likely you have a Trial version of Office 2007included with your Dell
install disk. The error you are getting is common when trying to install a Trial
version that has been installed once.

Look at the CD and does it say Office 2007 or Dell what ?(which version H&S or Pro
or what ??)

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Peter

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"Paula" <Paula(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:22B19468-9841-4262-AA04-5E40F5002EA3(a)microsoft.com...
>I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
> were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
> disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
> Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
> help.
> Paula Unger
>
> --
> Paula

From: EdwardB on 8 Mar 2010 19:26
Aside from the other comments, most companies allow installing on a laptop
and desktop as long as they are both not in use at the same time for any
component.

If you have the Home & Office edition, you can install on up to 3 systems -
desktop or laptop.

We assume you have a full copy of Office 2007 as who'd want the trial for 30
or 60 days. The serial number should of been included in [or no] the wrapping
for the Office 2007 DVD[s]. Do not use any other serial number on the case
unless it specifically says Office 2007.

There are various ways to get the serial number used or contact Dell.

Note that since it was from Dell, it may be an OEM version which means you
can probably only install on one system.

"Paula" wrote:

> I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
> were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
> disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
> Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
> help.
> Paula Unger
>
> --
> Paula
From: Paula on 8 Mar 2010 23:47
Thanks to those who replied to my post. I purchased MS Office 2007 with my
Dell Desktop, and it was pre-installed. The key number I tried with the
installation to my laptop was on a Dell sticker located on the sleeve of the
diskettes provided to me by Dell. I'll pursue your suggestions and keep
trying. Thanks again.
--
Paula


"Paula" wrote:

> I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
> were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
> disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
> Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
> help.
> Paula Unger
>
> --
> Paula
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