Ending MS office trial
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Ending MS office trial
I got a trial version of Office because I wanted to see if Excel macros were still viable. I'm planning to purchase a PC based oscilloscope, and I need the macros for data extraction.
Anyway, they seem OK, and Office still works. I find the new User Interface to be the stupidest yet (big surprise), but I think that I can work with it.
However, I decided that I want to buy a version with CDs, instead of a download. To do that I want to get rid of my downloaded trial. I like clean installations. MS products seem to have a lot more issues if you don't do a clean install.
So, my plan is to let the demo expire, and then remove the software. Microsloth, of course, doesn't offer any tips on cancelling a demo, because why would anyone ever do that?!
Does anyone see a problem with this approach? I hesitate to uninstall before the deadline -- because I fear that MS will get confused if there's no software to deactivate at the end of their trial. You might think that I distrust MS -- you could be right.
Any comments?
ford2go
Anyway, they seem OK, and Office still works. I find the new User Interface to be the stupidest yet (big surprise), but I think that I can work with it.
However, I decided that I want to buy a version with CDs, instead of a download. To do that I want to get rid of my downloaded trial. I like clean installations. MS products seem to have a lot more issues if you don't do a clean install.
So, my plan is to let the demo expire, and then remove the software. Microsloth, of course, doesn't offer any tips on cancelling a demo, because why would anyone ever do that?!
Does anyone see a problem with this approach? I hesitate to uninstall before the deadline -- because I fear that MS will get confused if there's no software to deactivate at the end of their trial. You might think that I distrust MS -- you could be right.
Any comments?
ford2go
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Trial versions of MS software usually don't require activation and if they do (and I'm not aware of any), the activation is tied to the product key and not to the piece of software itself. My understanding is that trial software modifies a .dll, regsitry entry or the executable itself at install with the date it was installed and when it compares the current date to the install date, it expires THAT copy of software. Once you un-install it, those files are deleted, making way for the new program.
All you should have to do is uninstall the trial and install the purchased copy.
All you should have to do is uninstall the trial and install the purchased copy.
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Not sure if it would work in your application, but I've been using OpenOffice for a year or so now and it's been flawless.
I would pay more to get software that wasn't from microsloth, but it just so happens that this software is free.
I would pay more to get software that wasn't from microsloth, but it just so happens that this software is free.
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I am pretty sure the macros he needs to run on Excel will not work on Open Office Calc. I also use some test equipment that runs macros to record data into a spreadsheet. It won't work with anything but Excel.
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I don't use any complex macros, but I'm pretty sure OpenOffice will handle most of them.
Oh wait, I just found this:
Looks like you'd have to re-write your macros in the native language for OpenOffice.
If it's a simple macro, you can record your own much the same wa you do it in MS Office, so you don't have to manually code them.
Oh wait, I just found this:
Originally Posted by http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/FAQ/Macros
Can I use my Microsoft Office macros?
Even though the OpenOffice.org macros are written in a form of StarBASIC, it isn't the same as what Microsoft uses. Macros written for MS Word or Excel for instance cannot be executed via OpenOffice.org; you'll need to re-write them. This has its benefits - it makes OOo documents less virus prone.
Even though the OpenOffice.org macros are written in a form of StarBASIC, it isn't the same as what Microsoft uses. Macros written for MS Word or Excel for instance cannot be executed via OpenOffice.org; you'll need to re-write them. This has its benefits - it makes OOo documents less virus prone.
If it's a simple macro, you can record your own much the same wa you do it in MS Office, so you don't have to manually code them.
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If you have to have Microsoft Office, and you want the best bang for the buck, and you have a student in your home, get the Teacher/Student edition. Its full blown, except for Outlook, and comes with licenses for 3 computers.... for $99.
Its what I use when I must use Microsoft Office for the very rare occasion something isn't compatible with Open Office.... otherwise I tend to stick with Open Office.
Its what I use when I must use Microsoft Office for the very rare occasion something isn't compatible with Open Office.... otherwise I tend to stick with Open Office.
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Originally Posted by FTE Ken
If you have to have Microsoft Office, and you want the best bang for the buck, and you have a student in your home, get the Teacher/Student edition. Its full blown, except for Outlook, and comes with licenses for 3 computers.... for $99.
Its what I use when I must use Microsoft Office for the very rare occasion something isn't compatible with Open Office.... otherwise I tend to stick with Open Office.
Its what I use when I must use Microsoft Office for the very rare occasion something isn't compatible with Open Office.... otherwise I tend to stick with Open Office.
Some colleges/universities have agreements with MS (and other software manuf.) with DEEP discounts on software.
When my oldest son and oldest daughter were in college, their college offered MS products free. . . . one per person. . . per lifetime, with lifetime license (to be used on 'non institutional pcs only').
Another university had the same program, with MS products for $5.00 each, except for C++ or whatever it is.
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