The number of PCs you can install any given edition of an Office version onto depends on that edition's EULA. IIRC, all editions of Office 2003 allowed installation on at least one PC and one laptop. That said, since Office 2003 is no longer supported, doesn't have the functionality of Office 2007 & later, and isn't compatible with Windows 10, for example, you might want to consider upgrading.

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Paul Edstein
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Thanks Paul,
I rang the UK activation line 08000188354, and after a few automated failures I managed to speak to a real live person. This woman was able to sort out the problem in less than 5 minutes and gave me an activation code which works well enough on Windows 10.
There is an error code when running updates, but I can live with that.
I just don't understand how Microsoft can try to block you installing software which you bought and paid for. Its fine that they no longer support it but don't block users from reloading the software.
Thanks again Paul, problem solved.

This is only partly true. Office 2003 runs fine with Windows 10. the only issues I saw was with Powerpoint. If you click on shapes they will slightly move. This is especially bad if you hold CTRL and click because then your shapes will duplicate. I am actually running 2003 on a VM because it is a great version for what I use it for. other than that Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and everything else was fine. You can also run applications in compatibility mode if needed but Office 2003 didn't need that.

We replaced my computer in the office with a newer (though used) computer. When my boss's son set it up for me he installed Office 2010 on it. In the process of finishing transferring everything over to the new computer, something went wrong and it wound up with the continual black screen on start-up. I wound up having to start from scratch and reinstall windows 7. When I went to reinstall Office 2010 again, it was then I got the message that the activation code had been used the maximum number of times. I found this forum and called that number. I proceeded to use the "phone call" option for activation and shortly into the automated phone call, it gave me the option of having the link sent to my cell via text to complete the process. I got the text, thus was able to end the phone call and completed the process via the smartphone option, which was simple and straightforward!

I did have to enter the number of times this license had been activated and I honestly didn't know what the answer was since I was not the one who purchased or installed it on anything until this point. I knew that it had at least been activated on this same computer, the first time the guy had set it up for me, so I just entered a "1" for the answer.

Hi rsssnooker,

A colleague of mine was unable to activate his genuine copy of MS Office XP 2002 (bought on-line, May last year), he'd even contacted an on-line rep via the chat feature, only to be told that the product was no longer supported. The rep then suggested he try Office 365 (there's a free 30 day trial available). My colleague decided not to take up this"kind" offer and gave up.

I found your post and the 08000188354 number then I visited my colleague and phoned the number; there are options for Windows Office and Other MS Product. I selected "Office" entered the Installation ID on the computer's screen- nine blocks of six numbers.

A recorded voice said: "One moment please, while I check that out."

(Baited breath while we waited for the outcome).....

Verified!!!

Then had to enter seven blocks of six numbers (as gordonflemming suggested I wrote down the all the seven blocks of numbers of the Confirmation ID labelled A to G - after you click "Next" you won't be able to hear it again) - keeping a record of it means you can use it again in the future if you need to.

So now he has Office XP activated on his computer. Thanks to all who contributed to this. I have to admit I'm surprised that I was able to sort this out especially as it's March 2018!!! And to think he was going to throw the discs in the dustbin.

-Sam