microsoft office I apologize if this is the silliest question to date, but I have a microsoft office 2003 CD - how can I install it on this computer since there's no DVD drive? do I have to pay all over again? I thought I could use the same CD for both my computers :( microsoft office I apologize if this is the silliest question to date, but I have a microsoft office 2003 CD - how can I install it on this computer since there's no DVD drive? do I have to pay... » Read More microsoft office I apologize if this is the silliest question to date, but I have a microsoft office 2003 CD - how can I install it on this computer since there's no DVD drive? do I have to pay all over again? I thought I could use the same CD for both my computers :( « Show Less
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If you have another PC/Laptop which has DVD drive, you can share that drive with your NC10 on the local network. It's pretty easy to do, especially if your PC runs vista. XP isn't hard either.
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If you have vista on pc, on your pc:Open explorer -> right click -> shareYou might have to go to control panel -> network ->file sharing -> to enable file sharing, etcOn your netbook,Do a network scan on your netbook, find the hard drive, -> then I think you can add the hardware as mapped drive.I make the assumption you know how to put both pc and netbook on the same network.
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Zhi:Thanks for all your great explanations.Maybe S.Pachella knows how to put both the pc and netbook on the same network, but I don't. Could you explain? Linking a pc w/DVD to the netbook seems like such a perfect approach. Thx.Gayle
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Hi - The quickest way is to ultiize an external dvd/cd burner. Your netbook has a usb port to attach an external dvd/cd burner. Other than that, I suspect you could transfer the Microsoft Office files on the cd to a thumb drive and then attach to netbook.
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If both computers can connect to your home network, it's almost certain that they're on the same network. To be sure, you can go to windows command line, do "ipconfig /all". This will show their ip address and subnet mask. You can make a call from here. One thing I forgot to mention in the previous post is that you have to make sure both pc and netbook have to be in the same workgroup in your windows.
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there is the typical trial version of office if i am not wrong, but to get the full version you have to buy a key, pretty standard for new machines. I reccomend uninstalling the trial and installing any office you have handy (or buy) i did it with office 2007 and no problems so far.
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yes and no. Yes you can install it, but depending what kind of license you bought with MS Office 2010, it might now allow you to activate it because you have used up the cd-key (license) on previous PCs you have installed it on. Most standard licenses allows you to install it on 2 PCs. If you ever do run into the issue, just call Microsoft activation team and they usually activate (but deactivates other PCs that has it installed)
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Check the Scrivener web site for their latest policy for installing on multiple computers. I'm pretty sure if you buy for multiple operating systems, you'll have to pay separately.
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Hi, Thank you for the question. Our systems will not come with any Office software installed. We install only legal versions of W7 Professional on it. Thank you, Jason
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If your machine came, as mine did, with Windows 7, you will still have to purchase Microsoft Office programs separately and install them yourself or be the tech dept. where you purchased them They do not come as party of your Windows operating system. Or you could also find an Office suite of programs on the Web which are available on a rental basis or some even as freeware. Unfortunately, I am unable to give you specific links.
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Usually you can install Microsoft software that it purchased in a retail box on three of your computers. It is not intended to be installed on computers that the purchaser does not own.
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You can download the software from Microsoft and use the key that came with your disk. I happened to own a Sony DVDirect drive that I am using as an external drive for my MSI. If I wanted to, I could also set up another of my computers to share its drive over my network. Lastly, portable USB dvd drives are pretty cheap now and work really well with the MSI.
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Not exactly. To use MS Office you must activate it (read, pay for it) then it will complete installation and then you can use it.
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This one looks like to be installed MS Office, but you need Product Key for it. I mean, when you click MS Office icon and select "I already purchased Office 2010", you will see pop up "Enter your Product Key".
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Hi, Robin! I am completely indebted to you for your post. Otherwise, I would not have been aware of the "non-commercial, 3-PC" license issue. I should also note that I (sadly) just two weeks ago had received and installed a CD version of OneNote 2007. Since then, I have been in the throes of the Office 2010 Trial Upgrade. Decided I was just completely happy with my Office 2003 Pro, but wanted the latest version of OneNote. I wound up purchasing from the website below. I had started to order from Amazon (and I LOVE them!) - but, canceled the order because I could not be SURE that it was - as you pointed out - the "3-license version". And, that is definitely a deal-breaker. The link below actually goes to the Microsoft Store. It was $70. With shipping and tax, total was $80. I went for the "delivery" option, so I'd have the CD if a reinstall was ever needed (and they always are, aren't they?). TOTALLY worth the price, considering the 3-computer license. Again, my sincere and grateful thanks! Scott Roberts scott404@gmail.com http://store.microsoft.com/content.aspx?cntid=9991&tsq=productid:C72490E9
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You generally will not get a windows cd with most new systems. The os should be fully functional out of the box. The office program is a trial and you will need to purchase a key or you can download a free word processing program such as open office or similar
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There is a trail for Microsoft Office which comes pre-installed. However you need to buy it or enter an activation code if you already have one?
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It does not have an internal cd/dvd drive so we purchased an external-usb dvd drive It does not come with Word/Office, but we have a family bundle of 5 licenses for Office365. We bought 2 of these Gateways and are very pleased with them. They have good components at an affordable price.
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You can only install the software on one computer. if you have another computer, you'll have to purchase another copy
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Need to install on a back up hard drive, or a partitioned drive off the C: drive. The key is to install from that drive. It does not like being installed just to the C: Drive I have a Toshiba backup drive. I copied all the programs from the D: drive the DVD or CD to the backup drive. Then I installed from that drive. As long as I have that backup dive attached to the USB port, I do not need the DVD/CD to run the game
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Welcome to the 21st century app store / digital download age. CD/DVD drives are no longer necessary. If you have old programs on CD or DVD, it's highly likely they're for older versions of Windows and won't work without troubleshooting, or have recently updated to allow downloading and installation without spinning media.