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Unregistering Microsoft Software

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by rcoleman

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I have an older version of Microsoft Office I am going to give to another person and need to unregister it first. I've looked pretty hard and cannot find the link that will take me to this web page. This is probably an easy one for those of you in the no, so point awared to first person to answer.

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by thechas

Well, I am not aware of any way to "un-register" any software once you have registered with the manufacture.
You can't even de-activate XP or Office XP/2003!

Now, is this a retail or an OEM version of Office?

If it is the retail version, you are allowed to transfer ownership to a 3rd party by first removing the software from your PC and then giving them both the CD and the license.

If it is an OEM version, your options are limited.
Start by reading the EULA. Most OEM EULA,s do NOT allow ANY transfer of the software to a new owner.
If it is allowed, you are required to also transfer the "OEM" hardware that the software came with.

Microsoft often limits OEM software to the original purchaser on the original hardware.

For the retail version, your friend should be able to just install and use the software.
There is NO requirement to register the software.
There should be no issues from registering the copy to a new owner.

For Office XP and 2003, you do need to activate it. Since it would have been activated once, your friend will likely need to call the Microsoft Activation line, and explain that they purchased the software from you.

Chas

by rcoleman

I just got through awarding you 500 points for your helpful info on my Power Supply/Mobo problems and noticed that I had this question still open. Sorry I didn't take care of this sooner, but not too long after this I finally did find the right phone number, called Microsoft, and was told that as long as the software is not on my computer another person can install and register it, and if for any reason they have a problem all they have to do is call for a new key code at the time of installation. Thanks for your input. The only thing lacking was the phone number to call as I was stumped, otherwise you would have got these points too!

by rcoleman

Sorry I hadn't take care of this sooner, I'd forgot to close this question. No this was not the case, and I eventually did stumble on to the right phone number, called Microsoft, and found out the correct and legal procedure. But hey, thanks for your input!

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