Home and Student - Which 3 Computers?

[Petey7]

The EULA clearly states that it is for 2 computers.

 

[illway1]

The EULA clearly states that it is for 2 computers.

i have the box and on the box it clearly states for 3 computers

 

[Petey7]

Just to make sure we are on the same page. Do you have Office 2010 Professional Academic?

 

[illway1]

Just to make sure we are on the same page. Do you have Office 2010 Professional Academic?

Yes

 

[Petey7]

Where did you get it from? The EULA clearly states:

IF YOU COMPLY WITH THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHTS BELOW FOR EACH LICENSE YOU ACQUIRE.
1. OVERVIEW. The software is licensed on a per copy per device basis. A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a separate device.
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
a. One Copy per Device. You may install one copy of the software on one device. That device is the “licensed device.”
b. Licensed Device. You may only use one copy of the software on the licensed device at a time.
c. Portable Device. You may install another copy of the software on a portable device for use by the single primary user of the licensed device.
d. Separation of Components. The components of the software are licensed as a single unit.


You may not separate the components and install them on different devices.
e. Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.

That applies to all versions except Home & Student.

 

[illway1]

its on the box right below the technical support included it says "*licensed for noncommerial use on up to 3 home PC's

 

[Petey7]

That is why I asked, where did you get it from. So, where did you get it from?

 

[illway1]

i got it from the Microcenter....

 

[Petey7]

All I can say is, I trust Microsoft over you.

 

[illway1]

i've ask... its 3... guys at the store and mircosoft said it was for 3

 

[Petey7]

I could try contacting them for a third time and asking to see what they say this time.

 

[Darician]

If it's Home and Student, it's licensed for 3 PCs for Non-Commercial Use. Which 3 PCs you use are irrelevant. But only 3 PCs can have it installed at one time. All other versions of Office, you're down to two installs, one for home use and one for mobile use but then again, "Mobile Use" is very broad so the bottom line is two installs.

 

[Petey7]

Here is a copy from the chat session with a Microsoft rep.

Please wait for an agent to respond. You are currently '1' in the queue.

Please note that this chat service is available to guide you to the appropriate resources for your questions. Often this can include technical support options or a phone number to the appropriate Microsoft Team.

You are now chatting with 'Trent'.
Trent: Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat, Petey. Please give me a moment while I review your question.
Petey: Hello Trent.
Trent: Hello Petey.
Trent: I understand that you would like to clarify on many computers can Office 2010 Professional Academic can be installed.
Petey: Yes please
Trent: Thank you for the confirmation.
Trent: You are correct, Office Professional Academic 2010 can only be installed on two computers.
Petey: I thought so, but it seems weird that the person claims that the box says three. I'm thinking he might be confused over what version he has or he might have gotten an illegal copy from ebay and does not want to admit it.
Petey: I'll pass the information along to him. Thank you for your time.
Trent: You are welcome.
Trent: Do you need my help with any other customer service related concerns, Petey?
Petey: Not at the moment. Thank you again.
Trent: You are welcome. Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please feel free to contact us again. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Chat session has been terminated by the agent.

 

[Petey7]

I think I figured out the source of the confusion! Does you box cover look like this, but in English?

If so, the remark about being for 3 pcs, refers to the Home and Student edition. You will notice that there is a star next to the word "Student", just like their is a star next to the statement.

 

[Darician]

I think I figured out the source of the confusion! Does you box cover look like this, but in English?

If so, the remark about being for 3 pcs, refers to the Home and Student edition. You will notice that there is a star next to the word "Student", just like their is a star next to the statement.

That's a common mistake I hear. Since it's for Home and Students, many I know will call it the Academic edition even though there is an actual edition out there known as the Professional Academic Edition.

But good to pick up on that licensing bit. I was not aware of a Professional Academic Edition until now.