Microsoft Office Quick Reference

• What do I get when I purchase an Office license?
• How can I get printed documentation?
• What should I do if my computer does not meet system requirements for the most current version of Office?
• If I purchase Office 2007 Standard through NU's Select program and use the downgrade option to install Office 2003 Standard, do I have to purchase another license to upgrade back to Office 2007 Standard?
• What if I want to keep both versions of Office on my computer?
• If I purchase Office 2007 Standard, can I load Word on one computer, Excel on a second, and PowerPoint on a third?
• Can I purchase an Office 2007 Standard license and purchase an Office 2007 Professional CD?
• What is the difference between Office 2007 Standard and Office 2007 Professional Plus?
• My old computer is being replaced with a new one. Can I keep my software?
• Can I load Office 2007 on a server and let everyone in the department use it?
• Do I need to get Office updates?
• Where can I obtain Office Service Packs?
• Does Software House International (SHI) have a return policy?
• What should I do if I have further licensing questions?

Microsoft Office Quick Reference

What do I get when I purchase an Office license?

You get the right to load and use that software on as many computers for which you've purchased licenses.

How can I get printed documentation?

Departments can purchase documentation from NUIT's software distribution partner.

What should I do if my computer does not meet system requirements for the most current version of Office?

You may order the most current license, but use the downgrade option and install the previous version.

If I purchase Office 2007 Standard through NU's Select program and use the downgrade option to install Office 2003 Standard, do I have to purchase another license to upgrade back to Office 2007 Standard?

No, you do not. You are technically licensed for Office 2007 Standard. Please note that to avoid licensing violations, you'll need to uninstall Office 2003. If you purchase a license for Office 2007 through SHI, it is recommended that you also purchase the Office 2007 Standard CD to be able to install/reinstall the software.

What if I want to keep both versions of Office on my computer?

You will need to purchase a second license.

If I purchase Office 2007 Standard, can I load Word on one computer, Excel on a second, and PowerPoint on a third?

No, suites cannot be separated.

Can I purchase an Office 2007 Standard license and purchase an Office 2007 Professional Plus CD?

No, they are different suites and cannot be interchanged.

What is the difference between Office 2007 Standard and Office 2007 Professional Plus?

The Standard edition contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The Professional Plus edition contains these standard programs with the addition of Access, Publisher, Infopath, and Communicator.

My old computer is being replaced with a new one. Can I keep my software?

Yes, provided it is uninstalled from your old computer. If your department maintains license and computer asset records, you should notify the responsible person that the software has been transferred. If your license purchase was made though NUIT's software distribution partner and if you purchased the corresponding software CD, you can use the CD to reinstall the software onto the new computer once you've uninstalled the software from the old computer.

Can I load Office 2007 on a server and let everyone in the department use it?

No, the licenses are issued per device (per seat) and need to be installed as such.

Do I need to get Office updates?

Yes. Office updates keep your Office products up-to-date and provide the highest levels of security, stability, and critical functionality available. Office updates are available for Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000, and are available for no cost through the Microsoft Office Update Web site.

Where can I obtain Office Service Packs?

Office Service Packs are now available for a small fee on CD-ROM from Microsoft. For more information, visit the Microsoft Web site.

Does Software House International (SHI) have a return policy?

Yes, SHI has a 30-day return policy.

What should I do if I have further licensing questions?

You may send your inquiries to consultant@northwestern.edu.