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Thread ID: 112096	2010-08-23 23:08:00	Microsoft Office 2007- 60 day free trial	Dadzka (6620)	Press F1

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1131084	2010-08-23 23:08:00	I have purchased a new desktop computer which comes with a pre-loaded 60 day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007. When I use it it either asks that I load a authority number (or somthing) which I presume I have to purchase to validate the copy (and keep). If I ignore this it then tells me I have 15 log ins remaining (decreasing at each use) so I presume it is 15 uses or 60 days whichever come first. What I want to know is what happens at the end of the 60 days/15 uses? Will the program self destruct and disappear from my system or will I have to get rid of it from my system manually. I presume I will be subject to some intense nagging to purchase in the mean time. Cheers	Dadzka (6620)
1131085	2010-08-23 23:16:00	It'll probably kill some functions / options in it. After 60 days	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1131086	2010-08-23 23:31:00	I believe functionality reverts to that provided by the freely-available Office Viewers.	inphinity (7274)
1131087	2010-08-23 23:34:00	You will be able to view documents but you will not be allowed to make any changes.	Cato (6936)
1131088	2010-08-23 23:39:00	Once the Trial runs out, it switches to reduced-functionality mode From Microsoft: In reduced-functionality mode, programs function similarly to viewers. When a program runs in reduced-functionality mode, many commands are unavailable (dimmed). Therefore, you cannot access those functionalities. Some of the limitations of reduced-functionality mode include the following: * You cannot create new documents. * You can view existing documents. However, you cannot edit them. * You can print documents. However, you cannot save them. If you had the Office preloaded, then there should also be a Activation Assistant Icon, it may be in the All Programs Listing, BUT it should be on the desktop - this will generate a Trial Product Key that you enter to allow it to run for 60 days. It "should" have been put in by the manufacture, Its an OEM product.	wainuitech (129)
1131089	2010-08-24 00:12:00	Thanks for your responses. Not a lot of use after the 60 day trial period then!! I will delete it once the 60 days or 15 uses has been utilised and load an old Microsoft Office 1990 something I have lying around somewhere (assuming it will work with Windows 7). Cheers	Dadzka (6620)
1131090	2010-08-24 00:40:00	You will run into problems using an older versions of office , anything from pre 2003 . With Office 2000 it does work ( kind of), but outlook cant remember passwords. With office 97 you will more than likely open a can of worm and problems. Several forums report all sorts of strange problems happening with windows 7 after Office 97 is installed. Including breaking User Account Control (UAC). Depending on what else it breaks, you may have to end up doing a complete reinstall.	wainuitech (129)
1131091	2010-08-24 00:47:00	As wainuitech said there will be an icon on the desktop called "Activation Assistant", you need to run that. It may try and force you to download Office 2010 Pro but there is an option at the bottom to get an activation for Office 2007.	CYaBro (73)
1131092	2010-08-24 01:55:00	I use Office XP on my Win7 system. never had an issue, although I only use Word and Excel. As for the trial - it will still be there so I'd go through Programs and Features and remove it and it's activation assistant. Then use an older one or Open Office. Unless you want to buy it of course..........	pctek (84)
1131093	2010-08-24 03:34:00	Thanks again - you are correct in stating that there is an activation assistant. Clicked on it briefly and, as you say, it seemed to be pushing Office 2010 purchase so I backed of out ot there. Will look again & get the activation code for the 2007 trial period. I see it certainly pays to ask questions as, if I had fallen back on my "Plan B" to install Office 1990 something, I would probably do some serious damage. A little learning is a dangerous thing !!! Cheers	Dadzka (6620)
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