I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is invalid. I have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is there a way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have to pay $150.
for a program?

No, a trial is just that - a trial. After it expires, it's time to pay the
piper.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is invalid. I
have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is there a
way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have to pay
$150.
for a program?

"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

No, a trial is just that - a trial. After it expires, it's time to pay the
piper.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

So even though I already paid for it with my computer - when my computer crashed and my settigns were re-set I will have to buy a new $150. program just to get the key code? I have the program already and had it - I just had my key code set invalid when my computer crashed.



"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is invalid. I
have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is there a
way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have to pay
$150.
for a program?

But you *didn't* pay for it. If you did, you would have said that you
purchased Office. Office isn't standard on computers unless you've purchased
your system from a company where you configured your own computer. You said
you didn't want your *trial period* to end. My point is that if you want
Office, then you have to pay for it like everyone else. If you don't want to
pay, you'd better start getting used to WordPad.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



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message ...


"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

No, a trial is just that - a trial. After it expires, it's time to pay
the
piper.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

So even though I already paid for it with my computer - when my computer
crashed and my settigns were re-set I will have to buy a new $150. program
just to get the key code? I have the program already and had it - I just
had my key code set invalid when my computer crashed.



"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in
message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is invalid. I
have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is there a
way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have to pay
$150.
for a program?

See €œHow to convert a Office 2003 Trial Edition to a Full Retail Edition€�
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831023

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.

"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is invalid. I
have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is there a
way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have to pay
$150.
for a program?

I am content with Works anyhow - I only needed to Word to open a certain file
-
I don't see a reason to pay $150. for the same program essentially. Works
will be fine. But I give it to Microsoft though. I had to pay $30 over the
phone to get them to tell me I needed to buy the $150. program too.

I am in the wrong business. But I appreciate the help - but again Works
will suit my needs. Word was nice as a bonus on my computer until it crashed.

I won't have to get used to pad - I use Works 99% of the time, but needed
Word today to open a program. When my crash happened and I lost Word -
wasn't a problem til today. I will save my $150. and use basically the same
program in Works.

I had to give Microsoft $30 for a phone call help line to tell me my Outlook
Express couldn't re-install after my crash without another purchase. I
changed e-mail services too. I am in the wrong business.

You can always join the Navy and deploy to WestPAC. Word isn't free in some
of the places you will go, but it isn't expensive either (or legal). Or so
I have heard ;-)
--
Greg Maxey/Word MVP
See:
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm
For some helpful tips using Word.


JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote:
But you *didn't* pay for it. If you did, you would have said that you
purchased Office. Office isn't standard on computers unless you've
purchased your system from a company where you configured your own
computer. You said you didn't want your *trial period* to end. My
point is that if you want Office, then you have to pay for it like
everyone else. If you don't want to pay, you'd better start getting
used to WordPad.

"Follow Up Please" Follow Up wrote
in message ...


"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

No, a trial is just that - a trial. After it expires, it's time to
pay the
piper.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

So even though I already paid for it with my computer - when my
computer crashed and my settigns were re-set I will have to buy a
new $150. program just to get the key code? I have the program
already and had it - I just had my key code set invalid when my
computer crashed.



"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in
message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is
invalid. I have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is
there a way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have
to pay $150.
for a program?

WOW - This has become more of a headache than I thought. I appreciate the
tremendous advice and remarks. I will not be needing WORD any longer.



"Greg Maxey" wrote:

You can always join the Navy and deploy to WestPAC. Word isn't free in some
of the places you will go, but it isn't expensive either (or legal). Or so
I have heard ;-)
--
Greg Maxey/Word MVP
See:
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm
For some helpful tips using Word.


JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote:
But you *didn't* pay for it. If you did, you would have said that you
purchased Office. Office isn't standard on computers unless you've
purchased your system from a company where you configured your own
computer. You said you didn't want your *trial period* to end. My
point is that if you want Office, then you have to pay for it like
everyone else. If you don't want to pay, you'd better start getting
used to WordPad.

"Follow Up Please" Follow Up wrote
in message ...


"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

No, a trial is just that - a trial. After it expires, it's time to
pay the
piper.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

So even though I already paid for it with my computer - when my
computer crashed and my settigns were re-set I will have to buy a
new $150. program just to get the key code? I have the program
already and had it - I just had my key code set invalid when my
computer crashed.



"Bob Morehouse" Bob wrote in
message
...
I had to re-boot my computer and it now says my Key code is
invalid. I have
the word program on the computer as I found the trial code. Is
there a way
to purchase just the key code so when my trial ends I don't have
to pay $150.
for a program?

If all you need is to be able to *view* a Word file, download the free
viewer. http://www.microsoft.com/office/000/viewers.asp

I assume you paid the $30 before you came here? BTW - Outlook Express is a
freebie. It's part of Internet Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"Follow Up Please" wrote in
message ...
I am content with Works anyhow - I only needed to Word to open a certain
file
-
I don't see a reason to pay $150. for the same program essentially. Works
will be fine. But I give it to Microsoft though. I had to pay $30 over
the
phone to get them to tell me I needed to buy the $150. program too.

I am in the wrong business. But I appreciate the help - but again Works
will suit my needs. Word was nice as a bonus on my computer until it
crashed.