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Old November 11th 13, 09:37 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-8
...winston[_2_]
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Default MS Office box copy?

Gordon wrote:
I just updated my HP Pavilion to Windows 8.1 and like it very much. I
would like to update my MS Office Home and Business to the latest
version but I want a box copy. I can't find a box copy in any local
stores. Is MS Office available only on those download cards with the
code number on it? If I buy one of these, then for some reason, later,
have to reinstall MS Office can I use the card again? For how long?

Thanks, Gordon


Retail versions do not included disc media.
Download option and product key.

The downloaded file can be used to reinstall Office.
- the license only provides for use on one pc
- installing on a different pc will nullify the license on the other
pc and after a short period of time deactivate as non-genuine.
- installing the second time (as opposed to restoring an image of the
o/s and software drive/partition) may require a phone call (to
Microsoft) to activate the software.

For those curious about upgrade pricing and media.
From MSFT Office Chat
"Unfortunately there is no upgrade versions of Office only the full
versions"



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