Office 2007 license key + installation

jackrussell007

Hi folks

I ordered Office Basic 2007 from our supplier recently only to find that the box arrived without an installation cd, it only had the license key enclosed. I'm told that most new pc's come office ready, with an image preinstalled. This pc is not office ready, it was custom built for use on a factory floor.

whats the story then, can I install office on this pc using one of the OEM cds for a dell I have or will those cds only work on that dell. Can I download the installation somewhere?

thanks

Mr E

Microsoft CD/DVD cases have a seal, and cannot be opened without breaking the seal. Your supplier sounds a bit ropey to me.

jackrussell007

well actually they supplied the box sealed. someone at the office here opened it presuming there was a cd inside.

Ginger

You can download the Office 2007 install and use the licence key to activate it.

http://us7.trymicrosoftoffice.com/default.aspx?re_ms=oo&culture=en-US

Most of the new software comes as an empty box with a licence key. Did you get a box with a cardboard dvd with instructions on where to download the software?

jackrussell007

got the cardboard box with it but it only has a notice to system buidlers and resellers. It says tis product key will not activate volume license or any other boxed copies of 2007 office suites or component appplications.

I'll check out the link anyway.

thanks for the replies

Ginger

Wonder did you buy an OEM copy or something

jackrussell007

last question..

When i look to download office basic it directs me to the trial download page which has office pro, home, student + standard.

I downloaded standard. If I install this, can I use my Office basic Key to activate the features I'm licensed for i.e. word, exce + Outlook or will it tell me that the key isnt valid as i'm trying to use a office basic key on an office standard installation?

thanks again

Ginger

I think it will activate the bits you are allowed.. I think!!!

jackrussell007

thanks ginger

i'll let you know!

jackrussell007

nah didnt work

bah!

Ginger

Did anything come with the key to tell you where to download.

It sounds like an OEM kit that that you got, which usually means that the person themselves has to have the media or the media is supplied to them via the vendor

jackrussell007

You're right there ginger. the supplier is calling out today to install from their OEM disc.

you;d think they'd have asked if the pc was office ready beforehand!

thanks for your help.

Ginger

Hate that!

They should have notified you that was the case