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OEM-Key vs COA Differences - Microsoft Office forums

OEM-Key vs COA Differences - Microsoft Office forums

OEM-Key vs COA Differences

Posted: 04 Dec 2005 03:55 PM PST

This is what Microsoft website OEM FAQ says:

Q. My customer bought a new PC and wants to move their OEM software from
the old PC to the new one. Can't they do whatever they want with the
software?

A. The OEM software is licensed with the computer system on which it was
originally installed and is tied to that original machine. OEM licenses
are single-use licenses that cannot be installed on more than one
computer system even if the original machine is no longer in use. The
end user license agreement (EULA) accepted by the customer before they
use the software, states that the license may not be shared, transferred
to or used concurrently on different computers. The System Builder is
required to provide end-user support for the Windows license. A System
Builder can not support a license that has been moved from a PC they
manufactured to one that they did not — this is a fundamental reason why
OEM System Builder licenses can't be transferred.


Q. Can my customers transfer or sell their OEM software licenses?
A. After an OEM software license has been installed on a PC, the license
may not be installed on or transferred to another PC. However, the
entire PC may be transferred to another end user along with the software
license rights. When transferring the PC to the new end user the
software media, manuals (if applicable) and certificate of authenticity
label must be included. It is also advisable to include the original
purchase invoice or receipt. The original end user cannot keep any
copies of the software.

The end user license agreement (EULA) is granted to the end user by the
System Builder and relates to the license on the PC with which it was
originally distributed. Because the System Builder is required to
support the license on that original PC, a System Builder can not
support a license that has been moved from a PC they manufactured to one
that they did not. This is one of the key reasons why an OEM System
Builder license can't be transferred. For more information, click here.

Show them a copy of this message and see what their reaction is. They
want to sell you a software and so they will not volunteer information
unless you ask them specifically. This is pure business.

Niko wrote: 

Automated Product Key installation

Posted: 02 Dec 2005 10:35 AM PST

Hi Nick,

Just wanted to check in and confirm that you've got the information you
need from the other responses to your question. Following these steps you
should be able to accomplish what you need.

Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Best,
Dana


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Change user name

Posted: 30 Nov 2005 10:41 AM PST

Thanks for the info.


On Fri, 2 Dec 2005 17:26:08 -0800, "Bob Buckland ?:-\)"
<75214.226(At Beautiful Downtown)compuserve.com> wrote:
 

Office Student & Teacher Edition 2003 Install

Posted: 29 Nov 2005 04:58 PM PST

Even though I have done that, it is still there. I don't know how to remove
it from the registry.

"ANONYMOUS" wrote:
 

How do i recover a vanished menu bar & toolbar?

Posted: 29 Nov 2005 06:19 AM PST

On a couple of occasions I have observed that "vanished" menus and toolbars
have just been - misplaced, that is, dragged out of view. If there is an
active scrollbar to the right in the application, check whats at the bottom...

J.

"gill" wrote:
 

how can i download power point 2000. all i find is updates.

Posted: 29 Nov 2005 04:53 AM PST

thanks for the help,
but i don't have enough memory on my computer for XP and 2003 is not
compatible with ME. I am not working at this time just going to school. well
thanks for the help.

"important help needed" wrote:
 

Unable to access brand new office pro

Posted: 28 Nov 2005 07:02 PM PST

Thanks. I will try that when I get home tonight.

"garfield-n-odie" wrote:
 

cannot repair or install office 2k on xp sp2

Posted: 28 Nov 2005 03:48 PM PST


Hi,

I suggest try to erase everything in respect of failed attempt. By
installing and re-installing, the system has clearly become unstable.
May I suggest read these two articles and use the tools provided by
Microsoft to erase the registry keys and then try to install again.

The links to the articles are:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/239938/EN-US/

hth


Beemer Biker wrote: 

Outlook 2003 SP2 ignoring custom installation wizard settings

Posted: 28 Nov 2005 08:46 AM PST

Thanks, will give this a go

"ANONYMOUS" wrote:
 

Recovering CD key

Posted: 27 Nov 2005 02:01 PM PST

£70 is very cheap for Office 2003 Pro - although perhaps not so much so for
the student and teacher edition of Office Standard.

I really don't know if your software is legal or not but, for that or any
other reason, if you want to read a pst file you need Outlook - have any of
your friends got a copy?

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Enjoy,
Tony


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Where can i find trial software for office 97, 2000, or xp?

Posted: 27 Nov 2005 11:12 AM PST

"Gena" <microsoft.com> wrote in
news:com:
 

Works isn't a version of Office, it's entirely separate product but it
is a "qualifying" product that allows you to intall an upgrade version
of Office.

Glad you got it sorted out, enjoy!

Can't access old .txt files

Posted: 26 Nov 2005 03:18 PM PST


Garfield-n-odie,

I really appreciate the help.

Thank

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hutchdavePosted from - http://www.officehelp.i

how do I get rid of clippy?

Posted: 26 Nov 2005 11:48 AM PST

Thanks. I'll try it!

pc


Tony Jollans wrote: 

office 2003 plus photodraw 2

Posted: 26 Nov 2005 10:25 AM PST

little late answer:
done!
thanks, horst