[RScotti]

Hi,
Back when Office XP Professional came out I was going through a divorce and moved to a one room apartment with no room
for my computer.Since I was not using my Office I let my cousin install it (under MY name on her computer)_with the
agreement that when I get my new computer she would uninstall it.Well I finally got my computer last year and asked her
to do that but she won't uninstall my Office XP.I have asked her several times.
From what I remember the license said it could be installed on only one desktop and a notebook AND the desktop &
notebook have to belong to the same person.and since she has it installed I can't legally use it on my computer.

Question:
Is there any way I can have MS disable her copy so I can install it?
I have the installation disks so she can't even put SP3 on because of that.
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[JoAnn Paules]

No, you cannot force her hand in this matter. You can try to install it on
your computer but you may have to use the telephone activation and explain
the situation to a human being.

Evetually her computer will die and she'll be out of luck at that point.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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"RScotti" wrote in message
...
Hi,
Back when Office XP Professional came out I was going through a divorce
and moved to a one room apartment with no room
for my computer.Since I was not using my Office I let my cousin install it
(under MY name on her computer)_with the
agreement that when I get my new computer she would uninstall it.Well I
finally got my computer last year and asked her
to do that but she won't uninstall my Office XP.I have asked her several
times.
From what I remember the license said it could be installed on only one
desktop and a notebook AND the desktop &
notebook have to belong to the same person.and since she has it installed
I can't legally use it on my computer.

Question:
Is there any way I can have MS disable her copy so I can install it?
I have the installation disks so she can't even put SP3 on because of
that.
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Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

Thanks. Her computer is about five years old it originally had XP SP1 on it and I am hoping some of her system files get
corrupted and has to do a clean install but it has not happened. I guess XP is pretty stable.
I do have Vista with Office 2007 but it's the principle. Office XP Pro.was about $500.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:49:50 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

No, you cannot force her hand in this matter. You can try to install it on
your computer but you may have to use the telephone activation and explain
the situation to a human being.

Evetually her computer will die and she'll be out of luck at that point.
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RScotti

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[Terry Farrell[_2_]]

Unfortunately, you cannot choose your relatives - only your friends.

Terry

"RScotti" wrote in message
...
Thanks. Her computer is about five years old it originally had XP SP1 on
it and I am hoping some of her system files get
corrupted and has to do a clean install but it has not happened. I guess
XP is pretty stable.
I do have Vista with Office 2007 but it's the principle. Office XP Pro.was
about $500.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:49:50 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

No, you cannot force her hand in this matter. You can try to install it on
your computer but you may have to use the telephone activation and explain
the situation to a human being.

Evetually her computer will die and she'll be out of luck at that point.
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RScotti

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[Chris Game]

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:11:08 -0500, RScotti wrote:

Well I finally got my computer last year and asked her to do that
but she won't uninstall my Office XP.

Ooooh! Take her straight off your Christmas Card list!

--
Chris Game

"I do not write for such dull elves,
As have not a great deal of ingenuity themselves."
-- Jane Austen

[JoAnn Paules]

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it. Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone else*.
;-)

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
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Thanks. Her computer is about five years old it originally had XP SP1 on
it and I am hoping some of her system files get
corrupted and has to do a clean install but it has not happened. I guess
XP is pretty stable.
I do have Vista with Office 2007 but it's the principle. Office XP Pro.was
about $500.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:49:50 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

No, you cannot force her hand in this matter. You can try to install it on
your computer but you may have to use the telephone activation and explain
the situation to a human being.

Evetually her computer will die and she'll be out of luck at that point.
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Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it. Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone else*.
;-)
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[RScotti]

Done!
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:33:34 +0000, Chris Game wrote:

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:11:08 -0500, RScotti wrote:

Well I finally got my computer last year and asked her to do that
but she won't uninstall my Office XP.

Ooooh! Take her straight off your Christmas Card list!
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[RScotti]

How true that is!

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:50:14 -0000, "Terry Farrell" wrote:

Unfortunately, you cannot choose your relatives - only your friends.

Terry

"RScotti" wrote in message
.. .
Thanks. Her computer is about five years old it originally had XP SP1 on
it and I am hoping some of her system files get
corrupted and has to do a clean install but it has not happened. I guess
XP is pretty stable.
I do have Vista with Office 2007 but it's the principle. Office XP Pro.was
about $500.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:49:50 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

No, you cannot force her hand in this matter. You can try to install it on
your computer but you may have to use the telephone activation and explain
the situation to a human being.

Evetually her computer will die and she'll be out of luck at that point.
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Have a good day,
RScotti

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[JoAnn Paules]

I could tell you stories that would make you glad you don't have my
relatives. :-(

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MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
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Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your
cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it. Keep
on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone else*.
;-)
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[RScotti]

Well JoAnn,
Mine are not that great either!
But what bothers me is MS does monitor the activation so I wish they would do something about this?


On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:04:37 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

I could tell you stories that would make you glad you don't have my
relatives. :-(
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[JoAnn Paules]

If MS had more information about each copy of Office, the general public
would scream bloody murder about invasion of privacy, etc. There would be
thousands of lawsuits pertaining to that and the cost of Office would
probably skyrocket to be able to afford the maintenance of the files
required. shudder!

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
...
Well JoAnn,
Mine are not that great either!
But what bothers me is MS does monitor the activation so I wish they would
do something about this?


On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:04:37 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

I could tell you stories that would make you glad you don't have my
relatives. :-(
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RScotti

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[Brian Mailman]

Would it bother her if you took her to Small Claims Court (assuming
you're in the US)?

B/

RScotti wrote:
Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it. Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone else*.
;-)
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RScotti

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[RScotti]

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:26:55 -0800, Brian Mailman wrote:

Would it bother her if you took her to Small Claims Court (assuming
you're in the US)?
Yes it would but since I gave it to her to use until I get another computer and she is family I have no proof that I
didn't give it to her permanently to own!

B/

RScotti wrote:
Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it. Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone else*.
;-)
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RScotti

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[RScotti]

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:40:38 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

If MS had more information about each copy of Office, the general public
would scream bloody murder about invasion of privacy, etc. There would be
thousands of lawsuits pertaining to that and the cost of Office would
probably skyrocket to be able to afford the maintenance of the files
required. shudder!

Good point.
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[Terry Farrell[_2_]]

In the UK, the small claims court is more likely to believe you as very
often absolute proof is lost over time. However, this is hardly worth
pursuing: just accept it as a tough lesson in trusting your sister. Next
time she wants to borrow something, say no and remind her of this.

Terry

"RScotti" wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:26:55 -0800, Brian Mailman
wrote:

Would it bother her if you took her to Small Claims Court (assuming
you're in the US)?
Yes it would but since I gave it to her to use until I get another
computer and she is family I have no proof that I
didn't give it to her permanently to own!

B/

RScotti wrote:
Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your
cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it.
Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone
else*.
;-)
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RScotti

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[JoAnn Paules]

Take her to People's Court. You have the CDs so obviously she is not the
"owner". (Seriously, it's not worth it. Family can screw you over just as
easily as strangers. It hurts more tho.)

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:26:55 -0800, Brian Mailman
wrote:

Would it bother her if you took her to Small Claims Court (assuming
you're in the US)?
Yes it would but since I gave it to her to use until I get another
computer and she is family I have no proof that I
didn't give it to her permanently to own!

B/

RScotti wrote:
Thanks. But it just bothers me that she would do that to me.
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:08:31 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

I understand but obviously familial ties and ethics mean less to your
cousin
than they do to you. You'll drive yourself crazy if you dwell on it.
Keep on
working with Office 2007 and *don't share your software with anyone
else*.
;-)
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RScotti

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[RScotti]

Yes, You and Terry are both right. It's not worth it even thought it was priced at ~$459.I figure it's probably only
worth $50.00 and I was planning to try to sell it for that.
But I can't sell it if she has it on her computer because I don't know if it will activate on who ever buys it's
computer?
BUT I did install it on her computer about 4 or 5 YEARS ago!!


On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:26:08 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

Take her to People's Court. You have the CDs so obviously she is not the
"owner". (Seriously, it's not worth it. Family can screw you over just as
easily as strangers. It hurts more tho.)
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RScotti

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[JoAnn Paules]

Yes, you can sell it (assuming you can find a buyer). The next owner may
have to use the telephone activation but he/she can explain that they
purchased it used. Period. MS doesn't need a long drawn out story about
unscrupulous cousins and the breakdown of the family unit.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
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Yes, You and Terry are both right. It's not worth it even thought it was
priced at ~$459.I figure it's probably only
worth $50.00 and I was planning to try to sell it for that.
But I can't sell it if she has it on her computer because I don't know if
it will activate on who ever buys it's
computer?
BUT I did install it on her computer about 4 or 5 YEARS ago!!


On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:26:08 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

Take her to People's Court. You have the CDs so obviously she is not the
"owner". (Seriously, it's not worth it. Family can screw you over just as
easily as strangers. It hurts more tho.)
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Have a good day,
RScotti

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[RScotti]

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:55:23 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

Yes, you can sell it (assuming you can find a buyer). The next owner may
have to use the telephone activation but he/she can explain that they
purchased it used. Period. MS doesn't need a long drawn out story about
unscrupulous cousins and the breakdown of the family unit.

JoAnn,
But I thought where it was activated 4 or 5 years ago it would be OK.
I saw somewhere that Windows XP Retail version can be reactivated on a different computer after 120 days. I thought the
Office would be the same?
Is there any link that MS has to check this?
Do you think $50. is a fair price?
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[JoAnn Paules]

It probably will but I can't be 100% certain about that. (I'm not a
Microsoft employee so I am definitely not in the "needs to know" circle.)

$50 is a fair price but once you sell it, you can't use it as the qualifying
product for upgrades. If you have a full edition of a newer version, that's
different. Sell it - or donate it and take get a tax deduction.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


"RScotti" wrote in message
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:55:23 -0500, "JoAnn Paules"
wrote:

Yes, you can sell it (assuming you can find a buyer). The next owner may
have to use the telephone activation but he/she can explain that they
purchased it used. Period. MS doesn't need a long drawn out story about
unscrupulous cousins and the breakdown of the family unit.

JoAnn,
But I thought where it was activated 4 or 5 years ago it would be OK.
I saw somewhere that Windows XP Retail version can be reactivated on a
different computer after 120 days. I thought the
Office would be the same?
Is there any link that MS has to check this?
Do you think $50. is a fair price?
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RScotti

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[RScotti]

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:42:45 -0500, "JoAnn Paules" wrote:

It probably will but I can't be 100% certain about that. (I'm not a
Microsoft employee so I am definitely not in the "needs to know" circle.)

$50 is a fair price but once you sell it, you can't use it as the qualifying
product for upgrades. If you have a full edition of a newer version, that's
different. Sell it - or donate it and take get a tax deduction.

I have MS Office 2007 Home & Student edition which is a FULL Non commercial edition and doesn't need it but also can't
be used as an upgrade product either.
I would never even try to use it once I sell it.
I got it free because I was a MS technical beta tester for Office 2000 but some how I got 2002 XP. I had the box it came
in until my girlfriend decided to do some cleaning
It was dated ~Aug 2000 but XP didn't come out till 2002??????
I don't remember ever upgrading so I guess this will always be a mystery to me!
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