Office 2003 problem

[Spithead051]

I own a legal version of Office 2003 Professional edition. I have installed it on the four computers that are in my house. Well, one of them crashed and I had to replace the HD and reinstall everything. Well Windows went on no problem but, when I tried to reinstall office it got to the activation wizard, which I had never seen before on past installations, but I said activate over the internet. It then said that I ahd reached the limit on my product key and I could not activate it, now I haven't called technical support yet, or the number to try and activate it. Is this a permanent problem? Or if I call them will they give me an activation code if I explain my situation? Any help would be greatly appreciatted.

[Ray_S]

How many licences do you have for Office. A legal copy of Office only allows you to install it on one PC, unless you have a multiple licence.

Hope That Helps

Ray

[Spithead051]

It's one license, for the professional edition, you get multiple installations, it says that on the back of the box. However, it does not list how many.

[pam123]

You've got the Home and Home Office version and it allows 4 installs : http://ms.helifan.net/smallbusiness/products/office/professional/default.aspx#1-4%20copies
Unfortunately it thinks you've just tried for 5 which means that you have to contact Microsoft.
Use the link to get to the Office Professional 2003 page and then click on tech support.

edit : You may only get the latest number to call but check it out anyway.

[Spithead051]

Ok, I called them and they gave me an activation code, so I am good for now. I appreciate everyone's help