Soulsonsix

Thanks for your response, thecreator. Very helpful info. I've double
checked my purchase and had mistakenly used the wrong term to describe it.
It's actually the full version, not an upgrade. I appreciate the insight,
though!
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Thank you,

W.


"thecreator" wrote:

> Hi W,
>
> You need to return the upgrade product and explain the situation as to
> why you are returning it, or live with the idea it may cease to function.
>
> An Upgrade is for users who have already purchased the full version of
> any product and want to always run the latest version. The upgrade ahould
> uninstall the current version automatically and install the upgrade
> automatically.
>
> You have the Trial version installed. The Trial version does not qualify
> for Upgrade status. You must already own the product. (paid for it)
>
> The Trial version must be manually uninstalled, before installing the
> paid version.
>
>
> --
> thecreator
>
>
>
> "Soulsonsix" <Soulsonsix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:97FBF2E3-F7B3-454B-9F00-8CE7B6DEFD81@microsoft.com...
> > Hello. I'm a relative newcomer to the internet, and wanted to ask about
> > my
> > software identification. I have (recently purchased, just this week) a
> > computer with Vista already installed, and after buying the Student and
> > Home
> > edition upgrade online, my programs (Word and Excel, at least) still open
> > with 'trial edition' in the title. Is this because I'm still within the
> > trial period? Will it automatically convert after the trial period, or
> > can I
> > make it change before then?
> > --
> > Thank you,
> >
> > W.
>
>
>