http://192.168.2.20/forums/10.aspxCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://192.168.2.20/forums/thread/3275.aspxSun, 25 Mar 2007 19:26:47 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:3275David Overton0http://192.168.2.20/forums/thread/3275.aspxhttp://192.168.2.20/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=10&PostID=3275<P>Martin,</P> <P>&nbsp;I would contact Microsoft Support for this.&nbsp; One of several things is happening:</P> <P>1) This is an OEM copy of Office and the key is tied to the OEM bios and the new PC does not have the same BIOS</P> <P>2) There is a problem with your key and activation, e.g. it thinks you have installed it on one PC and will not let you install on a 2nd PC.&nbsp; You need to ensure you have unloaded it from the 1st PC and then talk to the activation team about it</P> <P>3) Some other nasty thing is happening.</P> <P>The acitvation and / or support teams can help you out.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>thanks</P> <P>David</P><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://192.168.2.20/forums/thread/3274.aspxSun, 25 Mar 2007 19:07:23 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:3274martin hodgson0http://192.168.2.20/forums/thread/3274.aspxhttp://192.168.2.20/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=10&PostID=3274<P>my disc for office 2003 which loaded fine on xp will not load on my new computer with vista, everytime i try i am told it is an invalid key? i have tried a friends disc and key and the same thing happens, what can i do?</P> <P>regards martin</P><div style="clear:both;"></div>