sapiens74 0 Posted September 17, 2002 I recently ordered a replacement cd for my Office XP pro. I finally got it in and they gave me a new key with it. What I don't understand, I used my old key to install it before I realized I had a new one. So now Do I have an extra Lisence? Share this post Link to post
DosFreak 2 Posted September 17, 2002 1 paper license=1 license (if stated as such) Share this post Link to post
Jerry Atrik 0 Posted September 17, 2002 if it were only that easy huh? (the way cd's are mass produced it's not possible to code everyone with a different code.) Share this post Link to post
sapiens74 0 Posted September 17, 2002 But technically I can install office with the other supplies key on a new machine and register it. So I have 2 copies. One that has been activated and 1 I can still activate if I choose too. Is that illegal? Share this post Link to post
BladeRunner 0 Posted September 17, 2002 Technically yes, legally no. The CD Key is not your license, the license is that little piece of paper you got inside your box or the inlay card of an OEM copy - as said above, one paper Office XP license = 2 legal installations, one laptop, one desktop. Share this post Link to post
sapiens74 0 Posted September 17, 2002 Yeah I used it for my laptop and my desktop. I just wondering why they supplied a new key. Share this post Link to post
Bursar 0 Posted September 17, 2002 Probably because you asked for a replacement CD. For all they know, you may have lost the case with the key on it as well. Share this post Link to post
sapiens74 0 Posted September 17, 2002 Maybe so. I was hoping they were being generous, but oh well. Don't have a third machine anyway Share this post Link to post
Jerry Atrik 0 Posted September 17, 2002 Quote: Probably because you asked for a replacement CD. For all they know, you may have lost the case with the key on it as well. yep yep a couple people around here lost their xp box and code DOH!! Share this post Link to post