How to Register Microsoft Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft software requires users to enter a product code to activate a program to access all functions. While the software's installation wizard includes a screen for users to register their product, registration is optional. Users who register their product sign up for notifications and software updates and support from Microsoft. Registration can be completed at any time after the software has been activated by accessing the online option within the program.
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Instructions
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Launch one of the applications in the Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher or Word).
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Click the Microsoft Office button (located on the upper left corner) and click the application's "Options" button located at the bottom of the drop-down menu. For example, in MS Excel, click the "Excel Options" button; for PowerPoint, click the "PowerPoint Options" button.
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Select "Resources" from the directory on the left and click the "Go Online" button in the section, "go to Microsoft Office online." This option will launch your browser and open the Microsoft Office online Web page.
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Click "Register for Microsoft Office Online" and click the button to create a new account or to sign up using your Windows Live, Hotmail, Windows Messenger or MSN account.
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Type your email address, password and security question/answer in the corresponding fields. Type the security code displayed on the page, select the notification service(s), read the terms of use and click the "I agree" button.
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Type your contact information and select your answers to the required questions (noted with an asterisk). Click the "Continue" button.
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Launch your email application and click the link in the confirmation email from Microsoft to complete your registration.
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