Re: Re-Activiation

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"Joseph Macari" <jmacari1@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>I purchased Office2003 Pro (retail upgrade) over a year ago and installed it
>on my home desktop computer. I also activated it at that time. A couple of
>months ago, I purchased a notebook and also installed the original
>Office2003 on it and, again, activated it (my understanding of the EULA was
>that was permissible). I had numerous problems setting up the notebook, and
>had to reinstall the OS several times and also reinstall Office (and
>reactivate) numerous times. All activations with the notebook were via the
>internet without any problems. I am now going to install a new hard drive
>on the original desktop....and reinstall Office2003. The question is will I
>be able to activate Office again, without problems via the internet...or
>should I call Microsoft and explain the situation. I would assume that
>because it is a retail version and it is going on the original computer
>(basically same hardware), there shouldn't be a problem. Just wondering if
>anybody else has been through the same scenario.
>
>-Joe
>

You may have to call, just explain you had a drive fail and you should
be ok.

Sincerely,
Brian S. Bergin


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