Re: Can Microsoft trace a missing copy of MS Office Professional?

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And if they did keep track of who had what software key, the public would be
screaming bloody murder about invasion of privacy.

I assume you have home owners insurance - make sure you add your software to
the list of items stolen.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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"Alien Accountant" <AlienAccountant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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I installed my Office 2003 Professional on my laptop backed it up on an
external drive and keep all of my original installation disks in the floor
safe in my home. My home was recently robbed in which they stole my
laptop,
my external drive, which was kept in a shoebox in my son's room and they
were
able to extract my safe from the floor. Now tell me, how could I have
been
any more careful.

If I am going to pay this much for software I would excpect that Microsoft
should be able to send me a replacement disc, seeing how the software is
registered in my name. Otherwise what is the point of registering the
software?
--
My undying gratitude for sharing your knowlege, wisdom and experience.

D.L. Shields
Alien Accounting Services
Sacramento, Ca.


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

If someone stole money from your wallet, can you visit
your bank and ask for a replacement? Please use common
sense! Microsoft does not employ any method to trace
stolen software or hardware. Be more careful in the future!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"keydet1979" wrote:

| So why do we need to enter a key code when we install/register the
software?
| If someone steals the software, so be it. I cannot believe that
Microsoft has
| no way to trace who and what machine the software is entered on based
on the
| key code. Please explain in additional detail.
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| Thanks,
| SMH




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