Preinstalled Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Trial Overview
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The Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Trial program allows you to "Activate Now, and Decide Later" whether to purchase and convert the trial to a full product version. Activating the trial software allows you to try the latest version of Microsoft Office free for 60 days. During your 60 day trial experience, the software provides full access to Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003, and Microsoft Office Outlook 2003.
Activation requires an internet connection and a 25-character trial product key. Your 25-character trial product key is provided with your new computers media packet, which may include additional marketing and support materials. Using the 25-character trial product key, activate the 60 day trial software, and get started today.
At any time during the trial, or at any point after the trial has expired, you can convert the trial software to the full product version. Everything that you need to get started is preinstalled on your new computer from participating manufacturers. No additional software installation is required to activate the trial.
When the trial expires, your Microsoft Office 2003 Edition goes into reduced functionality mode and allows read-only and print-only access to files created during the trial period. Decide at any time to purchase and convert the trial to a full product version.
Activate Now
To begin your trial experience, the Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Trial software must be activated using the 25-character trial product key provided with your new computer. Trial activation requires five simple steps to get started.
1. | Launch a Microsoft Office application from the Start menu |
2. | Enter the 25-character trial product key in the Setup dialog box |
3. | Accept the Microsoft Office End User License Agreement to continue |
4. | Select Activate the Trial or Convert to a Full Product Note A perpetual product key must be purchased either at an authorized retailer or online to complete the conversion. |
5. | Make a note of the trial expiration date and register (optional) |
To learn more about the trial activation process, refer to Five Simple Steps to Activate Your Trial.
Decide Later
At anytime during your trial experience, and after the trial has expired, the Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Trial can be converted to a full product version. Trial conversion requires five simple steps.
1. | Convert the trial from an Expiration Reminder or the application Help menu |
2. | Select Enter Product Key or Buy Key Online Note Only the upgrade versions of Microsoft Office Standard 2003 and Microsoft Office Small Business 2003 are needed to convert your trial to a full product version when purchased from an authorized reseller. |
3. | Enter your perpetual product key to convert the trial to a full product |
4. | Accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement to continue |
5. | Launch a Microsoft Office 2003 program, and activate your perpetually licensed Microsoft Office 2003 Edition |
To learn more about the trial conversion process, refer to Five Simple Steps to Convert Your Trial.
Maximize Your Trial Experience
Microsoft Office Online offers tools and information important to maximizing your trial experience. From templates to training modules, Office Online is your trial portal to learn more about how Microsoft Office can work for you. Beginners and advanced users alike may access the Office Online homepage and benefit from its many tools.
| • | Assistance: Get help and support while using your trial |
| • | Training: Learn to use different tools in the applications |
| • | Templates: Download free templates for projects, papers and more |
| • | Clip Art and Media: Free clip art and images |
| • | Downloads: Get Office updates and security bulletins |
| • | Office Marketplace: Purchase add-ins from third-party vendors |
| • | Work Essentials: Maximize Office use in the workplace |
| • | Microsoft Office System: Find out more about the complete Microsoft Office System of products |
To learn more about maximizing the trial, refer to Maximize Your 60-day Trial Experience.