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01-18-2008

Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can use
it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I can't
seem to get around the register trail window.

Signed,
dbrissenden

01-18-2008

New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You
need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe.

King Library Access Services
circ.sjpl@xxxxxx
"Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can
> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I
> can't seem to get around the register trail window.
>
> Signed,
> dbrissenden

01-18-2008

Circ Library Notices wrote:

Quote:

> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You
> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe.
>
> King Library Access Services
> circ.sjpl@xxxxxx
> "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can
>> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I
>> can't seem to get around the register trail window.

You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home &
Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the
trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative.

http://www.openoffice.org

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

01-18-2008

Star office is also a great free alternative by Sun. It has some of the
excel-like features that openoffice lacks.

http://www.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/index.jsp

Lori

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"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Circ Library Notices wrote:

Quote:

>> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You
>> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe.
>>
>> King Library Access Services
>> circ.sjpl@xxxxxx
>> "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can
>>> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and
>>> I can't seem to get around the register trail window.

>
> You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home &
> Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the
> trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative.
>
> http://www.openoffice.org
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

01-18-2008

On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:53:17 -0800, Malke <notreally@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>Circ Library Notices wrote:

Quote:

>> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You
>> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe.
>>
>> King Library Access Services
>> circ.sjpl@xxxxxx
>> "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can
>>> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I
>>> can't seem to get around the register trail window.

>
>You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home &
>Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the
>trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative.

Amazon will sell you Home and Student version for $119. My wife and
I each bought one along with Outlook for an extra $88.

--
Ciao,
Falcon

01-18-2008

On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:47:49 -0800, "Circ Library Notices"
<library@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007.

That depends entirely on which computer you buy and what configuration
choices you make when you buy it. Many OEMs offer you a choice of
application software.

Quote:

> You
> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe.

If you want Microsoft Office, you need to purchase it. But there are
lots of other choices other than Microsoft Office, such as WordPerfect
Office, or even the free Open Office.

And if you do decide to buy Microsoft Office, its price doesn't have
to be anywhere near $400. For example, Amazon.com has Microsoft Office
Home and Student 2007 for $119.99.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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01-18-2008

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>

Quote:

>> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007.

>
> That depends entirely on which computer you buy and what configuration
> choices you make when you buy it. Many OEMs offer you a choice of
> application software.

Yeah, I got full Office Professional with my Thinkpad.

ss.

01-18-2008

"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home &
> Student edition for around $149, I believe.

Until 30 April 07 would you believe $59.95?
http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp

I first though that was yet another pirate site, but it appears to be real.
Even referenced by Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx

-bb

01-18-2008

"bb" <bb@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Until 30 April 07 would you believe $59.95?
> http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp
>
> I first though that was yet another pirate site, but it appears to be
> real.
> Even referenced by Microsoft:
> http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx

Some restrictions, though. http://www.theultimatesteal.com/eligibility2.asp

01-19-2008

On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:27:57 -0500, Diana Brissenden wrote:

Quote:

> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can
> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and
> I can't seem to get around the register trail window.
>
> Signed,
> dbrissenden

You can either pay $$$$$ to MS or install OpenOffice.org. The latter will
probably do all you need - it is hightly compatible (some folks say it is
more compatible than MS Office, since that changes at every release) and
imports/exports MS Office files.

01-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
Diana Brissenden Guest n/a posts	New to Vista.... Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I can't seem to get around the register trail window. Signed, dbrissenden
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01-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
Circ Library Notices Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe. King Library Access Services circ.sjpl@xxxxxx "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx Quote: > Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can > use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I > can't seem to get around the register trail window. > > Signed, > dbrissenden
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01-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
Malke Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... Circ Library Notices wrote: Quote: > New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You > need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe. > > King Library Access Services > circ.sjpl@xxxxxx > "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx Quote: >> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can >> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I >> can't seem to get around the register trail window. You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home & Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative. http://www.openoffice.org Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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01-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
LAB Enterprises Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... Star office is also a great free alternative by Sun. It has some of the excel-like features that openoffice lacks. http://www.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/index.jsp Lori -- Shop for clothes, boots, gothic, jewelry, collectible, Egyptian and more! LAB Enterprises - orders@xxxxxx Read our blog with links to all our stores at www.Labeshops.com "Malke" <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eaTRuWjWIHA.1376@xxxxxx Quote: > Circ Library Notices wrote: Quote: >> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You >> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe. >> >> King Library Access Services >> circ.sjpl@xxxxxx >> "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can >>> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and >>> I can't seem to get around the register trail window. > > You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home & > Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the > trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative. > > http://www.openoffice.org > > > Malke > -- > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > "Don't Panic!" > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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01-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
Falcon Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:53:17 -0800, Malke <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >Circ Library Notices wrote: Quote: >> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. You >> need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe. >> >> King Library Access Services >> circ.sjpl@xxxxxx >> "Diana Brissenden" <dbrissenden@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:06168996-C779-4E82-9A82-6BA61058D6A0@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can >>> use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and I >>> can't seem to get around the register trail window. > >You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home & >Student edition for around $149, I believe. Or the OP can uninstall the >trial version and use OpenOffice, a free alternative. Amazon will sell you Home and Student version for $119. My wife and I each bought one along with Outlook for an extra $88. -- Ciao, Falcon
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01-18-2008	#6 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:47:49 -0800, "Circ Library Notices" <library@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. That depends entirely on which computer you buy and what configuration choices you make when you buy it. Many OEMs offer you a choice of application software. Quote: > You > need to purchase it starting at $400, I believe. If you want Microsoft Office, you need to purchase it. But there are lots of other choices other than Microsoft Office, such as WordPerfect Office, or even the free Open Office. And if you do decide to buy Microsoft Office, its price doesn't have to be anywhere near $400. For example, Amazon.com has Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for $119.99. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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01-18-2008	#7 (permalink)
Synapse Syndrome Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:mrl2p3l41rpb1irl4vfs566qv0kcuhvc9u@xxxxxx Quote: > Quote: >> New computers have only a 60-day trial or pre-installed Office 2007. > > That depends entirely on which computer you buy and what configuration > choices you make when you buy it. Many OEMs offer you a choice of > application software. Yeah, I got full Office Professional with my Thinkpad. ss.
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01-18-2008	#8 (permalink)
bb Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... "Malke" <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eaTRuWjWIHA.1376@xxxxxx Quote: > You're correct about the trial version, but you can purchase the Home & > Student edition for around $149, I believe. Until 30 April 07 would you believe $59.95? http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp I first though that was yet another pirate site, but it appears to be real. Even referenced by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx -bb
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01-18-2008	#9 (permalink)
DP Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... "bb" <bb@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:e16eagkWIHA.4548@xxxxxx Quote: > Until 30 April 07 would you believe $59.95? > http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp > > I first though that was yet another pirate site, but it appears to be > real. > Even referenced by Microsoft: > http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx Some restrictions, though. http://www.theultimatesteal.com/eligibility2.asp
My System Specs

01-19-2008	#10 (permalink)
ray Guest n/a posts	Re: New to Vista.... On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:27:57 -0500, Diana Brissenden wrote: Quote: > Can anyone tell me how you would register the Microsoft Office so I can > use it with out going thru the product key. It came with my computer and > I can't seem to get around the register trail window. > > Signed, > dbrissenden You can either pay $$$$$ to MS or install OpenOffice.org. The latter will probably do all you need - it is hightly compatible (some folks say it is more compatible than MS Office, since that changes at every release) and imports/exports MS Office files.
My System Specs