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elliotabrams

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Since: Jan 17, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:08 am
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Why won't registration form accept the product ID that is presented in the About box?

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Stephen

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:46 am
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I am having the same issue, it says my product id is not valid, i am copying it exactly from the about box.

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JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Re: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , elliotabrams.DeleteThis@officeformac.com wrote: > Why won't registration form accept the product ID that is presented in the > About box? That function seems to be broken (still, again, whatever...). All registration does is put you on the MacBU mailing list. Forget it. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

CyberTaz

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

As JE McGimpsey responded to the first post in this thread [but in my terms]: Don't Bother! "Registration" has nothing to do with the operation of the software - unlike the Activation required for MS Windows software. It's little more than a marketing tool. I suspect the problems you're all having to be caused by the current FUBAR state of the ["new & improved"]Mactopia web site. Give it a rest, use the software as desired, & get on the mailing list later if you choose to do so - you can "register" at any time:-) -- Regards \|:>) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac <Stephen> wrote in message >I am having the same issue, it says my product id is not valid, i am >copying it exactly from the about box. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

John McGhie1

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: "Invalid Product ID" [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Ring your closest Microsoft Office (or use the toll-free number). The registration mechanism is broken... On 18/01/08 7:33 AM, in article ee88f30.6.TakeThisOut@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw, "Hal_Pease@officeformac.com" wrote: > That's the message I received after I entered my Office: Mac 2008 (Home & > Student Edition" Product ID. > > I checked my ID number and it is correct. How are we supposed to register > thhis product? -- Don't wait for your answer, click here: http://www.word.mvps.org/ Please reply in the group. Please do NOT email me unless I ask you to. John McGhie, Consultant Technical Writer McGhie Information Engineering Pty Ltd http://jgmcghie.fastmail.com.au/ Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia +61 4 1209 1410, mailto:john@mcghie.name >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

John McGhie1

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Ring your local Microsoft office (on the toll-free number...). Sorry, the website is pooched. They are working on it... On 18/01/08 3:12 AM, in article ee88f30.3.RemoveThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw, "Magill@officeformac.com" wrote: > New copy of Office:Mac 2008 - Home & Student Edition -- does not register with > product ID as displayed in the about box. -- Don't wait for your answer, click here: http://www.word.mvps.org/ Please reply in the group. Please do NOT email me unless I ask you to. John McGhie, Consultant Technical Writer McGhie Information Engineering Pty Ltd http://jgmcghie.fastmail.com.au/ Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia +61 4 1209 1410, mailto:john@mcghie.name >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

John McGhie1

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Same problem [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Yeah, the website is broken. Phone Microsoft on the toll-free number. On 18/01/08 4:46 AM, in article ee88f30.4.DeleteThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw, "R Reich " <> wrote: > New copy of Office:Mac 2008 - Home & Student Edition -- does not register with > product ID. -- Don't wait for your answer, click here: http://www.word.mvps.org/ Please reply in the group. Please do NOT email me unless I ask you to. John McGhie, Consultant Technical Writer McGhie Information Engineering Pty Ltd http://jgmcghie.fastmail.com.au/ Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia +61 4 1209 1410, mailto:john@mcghie.name >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: Re: Product Registration [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , "Patrick Fong" <> wrote: > Ditto here. Inauspicious start to Office for Mac 2008... Huh? What does this have to do with Office? The Web site is apparently screwed up. You can try with Firefox, but I wouldn't bother - the only thing registration does is put you on a list for an email newsletter. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:04 am Post subject: Re: Product Registration [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , Robin_Frith.TakeThisOut@officeformac.com wrote: > It is not just Safari - I get the same reply in Firefox. Thanks for the feedback. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

Wayne

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:47 am Post subject: Product Registration [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Same problem here - I called Microsoft Support and they don't support product registration issues. I used Firefox >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

Cedric

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Buggy website run by a contractor? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Pardon me. <br> I was following Microsoft's instructions. Microsoft directed me to a Microsoft contractor. <br> So I stand corrected "Buggy website run by a contractor" to which I was directed by Microsoft. <br> Now I am am getting keychain error messages which I did not receive prior to the registration failure of Office:mac 2008. Is this a coincidence or are others receiving keychain error messages asking for reversion to keychain default settings? >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: PID how many times did you type it? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , Daniel <> wrote: > buggy software wont accept product ID in about box Buggy web site. Ignore it - the only thing registration does is put you on a mailing list for an e-newsletter. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Ditto [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , Cedric <> wrote: > Thanks for providing the link to this forum so that I know it is only typical > buggy Microsoft software and not something that I am doing wrong. Buggy website run by a contractor. Might be MS software, more likely not. However, for future reference, to use this newsgroup "right", it would be helpful to keep the subject line the same, or quote what you're referring to. In any case, glad you got a chance to vent... >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Glad I am not alone [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , "Ann Lasko-Harvill" <> wrote: > Product ID not accepted. "Mactopia" website had bugs ( bad links) when I > tried to find support. Yup. Web site was hosed, and is getting better. Fair way to go, tho'... >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

JE McGimpsey

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy website run by a contractor? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article , Cedric <> wrote: > Pardon me. <br> > I was following Microsoft's instructions. Microsoft directed me to a > Microsoft contractor. <br> > So I stand corrected "Buggy website run by a contractor" to which I was > directed by Microsoft. <br> > Now I am am getting keychain error messages which I did not receive prior to > the registration failure of Office:mac 2008. Is this a coincidence or are > others receiving keychain error messages asking for reversion to keychain > default settings? Don't know about keychain, but the registration site has been hosed all week. if you're just trying to register Office, don't bother. All registration does (ALL!) is sign you up for a electronic newsletter. Registration is never necessary with Mac Office. >> Stay informed about: How to register when typed product ID is not accepted

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