Office 2007 Beta activation

[Jeff]

Hi,
Got lucky and was able to download Office 2007 b4 everything got
swamped- But now;when I try to activate;I get an error message saying I
don't have an internet connection. Definitely do have one;or else couldn't
send this post. Any help?

Jeff

[rhann]

same error, I'm going to try tommorrow with the activation, see whethter
there is s a problem with the micorosoft server

[Ilion]

I'm having the exact same problem.

[SA]

I also have the same problem.
Office 2007 Team, will have a solution soon I guess.

SA

[Jim]

I am having the same problem - can't find internet connection. I've removed
other "networking" connections (such as vmware), hard-coded the ip values
(including the dns numbers) and still no success. The "activation" is
definitely broken at this point, as far as I'm concerned. I've even gone so
far as to go into IE and tell it explicitly that my internet is via an
always-on connection etc.

[Roy Coorne]

Ilion schrieb:

> I'm having the exact same problem.

So have I.

Roy

[SPS Tech Support Specialist]

I'm getting a message that they're doing maintenance on the system, so maybe
things will straighten up shortly. It would help, however, if they'd include
the phone option on the registration application.

Doug

[Mark]

I am just glad to see that I'm not alone here. I will stop trying to
diagnose the problem on my end until I here that you folks have been able to
register/activate your beta.

Mark

[Cmbmedic]

I have tried numerous times with no results. Disable your firewall and you
will get the message that the activiation server is down (something to that
effect). I have only 48 more tries left. I hope they get it activated soon.

[Raoul]

same problem woth the Activation issue

[Davaware]

I have the same problem.

[Elf]

Glad to see I'm not alone here. Same problem ALL day long..been trying since
10 AM every 20-30 minutes...gave up at 10 PM...

[mechjman]

I did get to authenticate it once in the morning, like 11am AEST (australian
time), but after an hour or two, i tried to authenticating office on my other
machines all failed on internet connection. Seems like everyone is hammering
the servers which brought it down, or maintenance. I monitored the packets
and it is getting acknowledged, but else its down.

[renegade28]

Same here..

[Robert]

Same here 2:00 AM Central Time

[Filippo]

Same here and very few launches remaining!
This could be a real pain.....I hope that MS fixes this servers issue as
soon as possible.
Cheers from Italy.

"-Wanted-" wrote:

> +1 (activation issues)

[les2010]

Is it just me, NO, mines the same and i'm on broadband, hopefully it will be
sorted shortly, take a number and stand at the end of the line, LOL.

[morpheusG]

I've got the same problem! I have very fast internet broadband, access to
internet is fine, but the same activation problem comes up! Doesn't help that
we can't report the problem to them either, so far I cannot find any support
emails or tel numbers for office 2007! Wish I was one of the lucky testers
who MANAGED to activate their products :o( How long do you think it'll be
before we can activate our products? And how do we know anyone is on the case
in sorting out the problem?

--
morpheusG

[Michael Proctor]

I too stand in line waiting to activate, can't believe how many people are
posting about this but no comment from MS.

Well I suppose we should all be appreciative of the public beta.

[matt0]

What if microsoft only gave us 50 odd tries to use the product?? It is only a
BETA remember, Febuary might have been the date we have to use those 50 tries
before??

[morpheusG]

but what use is the public beta if no one is able to use it! I'm only hoping
that for any of us who run out of uses of the suite, activating it will let
us use it again!

--
morpheusG

[Loo@discussions.microsoft.com Wilson Loo]

I'm unable to activate my copy of Office 2007 Beta 2 either. I have contacted
Technical Support and Product Activation Support only to be thrown about -
seems their front-line staff have completely no idea.

My friends in Microsoft said that they could activate it when they received
the same release 1 week ago - looks like it's possibly overwhelmed by the
traffic they got. Just have to wait for now I guess. Can anyone post a reply
when you manage to activate this product?

Regards,
Wilson Loo

[Mel]

Me too all the office 2007 programs

[SPS Tech Support Specialist]

Well, it's 7 hours later and the activation problems are still occurring. I'm
assuming that MS is aware of this (with all the posts they better be). Too
bad...I was looking forward to giving the Outlook client a good going over,
but it seems that it's not to be....

[makgerald...@discussions.microsoft.com]

Lol, imagine this being the real thing and not the beta :P kaboosh

[antjosmg]

Me too in Spain

[lichking1213]

Here,one is
"The Activation Wizard is unable to find a connection to the Internet.Please
make sure your connection is work properly and retry the activation in a few
minutes."

I just start wondering that maybe it's Taiwan user's own problem,
Well,now it looks like everybody gets the same situation...
I reinstall office2007 beta five times and still gets the same replay
Close the firewall didn't help,use proxy didn't help
So maybe it's MS's server problem?
I hope I can stick before they solve it...

[Philippart@discussions.microsoft.com Tom Philippart]

same here Luxembourg

I hope it's fixed soon otherwise some of the features get disabled :/

it seems to be a big rush since everybody's trying to install and activate
Offile right now

[morpheusG]

Oh guess what guys? You wanna know which features get disabled after the
grace uses expire?

The most important ones i.e. the ability to save and make new documents!

Well I must say, this really IS turning out to be a usefuly beta
indeed...now where did I put Office 2003...

--
morpheusG

[Sky]

This really sucks... I'm here in USA and still doesn't activate. I am
baffled. I am a student so my chances of office lasting a month would be in
days...

[Jerry]

Same here. I have not been able to activate the office programs. :(
Regards,
Jerry

[Elf]

Can anyone tell me why Microsoft isn't saying anything here????

[jan...@gmail.com]

Sorry mate, I have the same problem.
J.

[sbowne]

Still the same problem here, at 5:30 am PST 5-24-06

[Mike in Paradise]

Me to...Tried last night and tried today!!!

[madonion]

yep me too, i hope they fix this soon i have got that many times to use it
left :S

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Because they rarely ever visit the public newsgroups.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

"Elf" <E...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B3CD118B-C01F-4642...@microsoft.com...

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

The download page clearly states it has an expiration date. You don't get to
keep a "free version" of Office

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

"morpheusG" <morp...@microsoftdiscussions.com> wrote in message
news:F55AEB76-9E42-4047...@microsoft.com...

[mrfixit]

Same ere uk no activation

[mlavin]

Same here. Very frustrating. I've been trying to activate the beta for 2
days now. At least I have my 2003 disk in the batters circle.....

[Robert]

I don't think any of us though that we did (well, i didn't at least), but how
are we supposed to beta test a product when we only get to use each software
application 7 times? (50 uses / 7 applications)

[Robert]

Interesting... So where should be leaving comments / problems with the beta
then?

[CP]

Same problem as everyone else, no internet connection detected. Got this on
twp machines. I kept trying to get it to activate though and every once in a
while the error would change to either a connection error (not no connection
detected) or that the server was down for maintenance. Hopefully this will
get resolved soon.

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and
planning purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level
of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data
before you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical
support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized
software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with
your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 on your computer at work.

"Robert" <Rob...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[John Smith]

Hello all,
Same problem here, I got both warnings. The "no connection" and then a
server maintenance problem. And no phone activation button or number. Anyone
else have that?
John

[chin...@gmail.com]

Same here too...in NJ.....

Though it was due to my wireless connection....but connecting it to my
router also doesnot work.....

[atlantitian]

Ditto in India too!

Too bad I uninstalled my 2003 to install this. 50 use limit is soon
going to end and I am afraid I would have to uninstall this and install
2003 back. Hope MS does some quick fix on their end though because I am
already in love with the new look and the "ribbon" bar.
-
Piyush

[Richard Hay]

I am sure they are working on resolving the issue Robert. It is almost 8 AM
Redmond time - give them a chance.

--
Richard Hay
Webmaster
http://WindowsObserver.com

"Robert" <Rob...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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[EddieZ]

Same here....

I wonder when it will stop working when you're not regged.

[Beller@discussions.microsoft.com K Beller]

Hmmmmm? I got the same message. I've tried everything. I disabled my
firewalls, opened IP ports - the works. None of these fixed the issue. Has
anyone tried to pass the 50 use limit?

[Manfredi]

Same problem. -34 more times befor...please Billy, let's solve the problem !

[RudyP75]

Rudy here.

I have the same activaction problem here. Tried last night and this morning.
When asked, I left Office 2003 on my computer in case of an issue like this.
I hope they read these posts and fix this #$@# problem.

I consider myself a power user and a first hand impression is "wow". I'm
sure this will be corrected shortly.

[Elf]

The purpose of releasing BETA software is to get INPUT from users to improve
and or work out the bugs... So if they don't visit public beta uers groups,
how do they know if there are still problems??? Why release beta versions
for public testing if your not going to listen to the problems and help
people work them out? Your response was good, but really didn't anser any
questions....and missed the point. Micrsoft has to aware of this problem,
but for whatever reason is choosing not to respon to us. I have 35 uses left
before 2007 goes into it's limited mode.

[Humberto Arandia]

Well exactly the same problem here in Bolivia, i've tried with the firewall,
conections, changing ip address and nothing happens...

[P.@discussions.microsoft.com Philip P.]

Ahh - so there are plenty of people with this problem.

Ah well. We wait for the fix!

~Philip

"Elf" wrote:

> Glad to see I'm not alone here. Same problem ALL day long..been trying since
> 10 AM every 20-30 minutes...gave up at 10 PM...

>
> "Davaware" wrote:
>
> > I have the same problem.
> >

> > "Raoul" wrote:
> >
> > > same problem woth the Activation issue
> > >
> > > "Cmbmedic" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have tried numerous times with no results. Disable your firewall and you
> > > > will get the message that the activiation server is down (something to that
> > > > effect). I have only 48 more tries left. I hope they get it activated soon.
> > > >
> > > > "Mark" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am just glad to see that I'm not alone here. I will stop trying to
> > > > > diagnose the problem on my end until I here that you folks have been able to
> > > > > register/activate your beta.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark

[Matt_J_IT_Guy]

Perhaps that's the ultimate question - do we push past 50 tries? Similar to
Lost in a way - "what happens if they stop pressing the button"?! Guess
there's only one way to find out, but not sure I want to be the one who tries
it!

[Robert]

Oops, I meant to quote JoAnn Paules:

"The download page clearly states it has an expiration date. You don't get to
keep a "free version" of Office"

not morpheus. I assumed they were working on a solution, this was meant to
be a response to the quote above.

[Robert]

okay. what's your point? isn't the purpose of a beta so that users can test
it out and give feedback about what is still messed up? If they don't check
the public forums, where is the proper place to submit error reports?

[Office 2007 Beta activation@discussions.microsoft.com RE: Office 2007 Beta activation]

Yes, I have the sam problem too, the activation program cannot find my
internet connection and yet it is working fine

[Sky]

LORD HELP US!

[Echo S]

Download and install the "send a smile" feedback tool. (It lets you send
both smiles and frowns as feedback.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A2E1F4E2-BC0F-4403-B09F-7A677D55F274&displaylang=en

Also make sure you've turned on the Customer Experience Improvement Program
(round Office button, <program name> Options, Trust Center, Trust Center
Settings, "sign up for the CEIP" ).

Also send crash and error reports when prompted -- MS uses these to fix
bugs, too.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com

"Robert" <Rob...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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[Abhinav Kishore]

Glad to know that I'm not alone ! I hope they fix their servers soon ! The
stupid activation wizard had me baffled for a loong time until i thought of
checking out the forums !

Abhinav Kishore (India)

[Rob]

I too am getting the same activiation problem and I have been trying on and
off for the past 24 hours-ish!

Hope it gets sorted soon as I too am counting down my 50!

[cardipow]

I am also having the same problem. Thought it was my PC. Tried everything I
could think of. Turned off firewall, etc to no avail. I'm glad I'm not the
only one maybe they will get it fixed sooner.

[drescentdave]

"TorontoGuy" wrote:

> Same problem here in Canada. Waiting patiently...for now
>
> Just want to add my voice and the time- same problem, same error message.

[Bilal]

Alright I am left with less than 20 tries and I am already using MS Outlook
2007 (because it replaces functionality of the 2003 version) so I hope they
get their backend fixed soon.

"mechjman" wrote:

> I did get to authenticate it once in the morning, like 11am AEST (australian
> time), but after an hour or two, i tried to authenticating office on my other
> machines all failed on internet connection. Seems like everyone is hammering
> the servers which brought it down, or maintenance. I monitored the packets
> and it is getting acknowledged, but else its down.

>
> "Elf" wrote:
>
> > Glad to see I'm not alone here. Same problem ALL day long..been trying since
> > 10 AM every 20-30 minutes...gave up at 10 PM...
> >
> > "Davaware" wrote:
> >
> > > I have the same problem.
> > >
> > > "Raoul" wrote:
> > >
> > > > same problem woth the Activation issue
> > > >
> > > > "Cmbmedic" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have tried numerous times with no results. Disable your firewall and you
> > > > > will get the message that the activiation server is down (something to that
> > > > > effect). I have only 48 more tries left. I hope they get it activated soon.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Mark" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I am just glad to see that I'm not alone here. I will stop trying to
> > > > > > diagnose the problem on my end until I here that you folks have been able to
> > > > > > register/activate your beta.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mark
> > > > > >

[Brõck]

I'm so glad that I'm not alone.
I got frustrated, cuz I have an exam on monday, and without Word my exam is
going to be broken. xD

(Sorry for my English, I'm from Norway..)

[K Beller]

Has anyone noticed or mentioned that there are several other bugs?

1. Documents locking up and only scrolling half way through the entire
document?
2. Unable to paste certian charts from excel.

[laurie_g]

just adding my name to the list so I can be notified when this is resolved.

[Smith@discussions.microsoft.com Chaz Smith]

Same here in New Zealand. Does anyone know of anyone who hasn't had a problem?

[Hubi]

Hi,

I'm from germany.
The german office beta install dosn't work, the english version dosn't
activate ...
do MS know, what he does?????

[ldchico]

I was able to activate OPP yesterday :>)

[casablanca]

Yeah, me neither :(
been trying every 30 minutes or so, still can't work it out :(
"mechjman" wrote:

> I did get to authenticate it once in the morning, like 11am AEST (australian
> time), but after an hour or two, i tried to authenticating office on my other
> machines all failed on internet connection. Seems like everyone is hammering
> the servers which brought it down, or maintenance. I monitored the packets
> and it is getting acknowledged, but else its down.
>
> "Elf" wrote:
>
> > Glad to see I'm not alone here. Same problem ALL day long..been trying since
> > 10 AM every 20-30 minutes...gave up at 10 PM...
> >
> > "Davaware" wrote:
> >
> > > I have the same problem.
> > >
> > > "Raoul" wrote:
> > >
> > > > same problem woth the Activation issue
> > > >
> > > > "Cmbmedic" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have tried numerous times with no results. Disable your firewall and you
> > > > > will get the message that the activiation server is down (something to that
> > > > > effect). I have only 48 more tries left. I hope they get it activated soon.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Mark" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I am just glad to see that I'm not alone here. I will stop trying to
> > > > > > diagnose the problem on my end until I here that you folks have been able to
> > > > > > register/activate your beta.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mark
> > > > > >

[Dan Edwards]

Same Here
--
Dan Edwards

"renegade28" wrote:

> Same here..
>
> "Ilion" wrote:
>
> > I'm having the exact same problem.

[hope...@gmail.com]

Did you have to change any settings or anything?

[guitarguruaja]

If we have already registered the product, will they nofity us when they have
fixed this activation problem? I would be satisfied with just a telephone
activation number but I would like to be notified when the problem is fixed.

"Elf" wrote:

> Glad to see I'm not alone here. Same problem ALL day long..been trying since
> 10 AM every 20-30 minutes...gave up at 10 PM...
>
> "Davaware" wrote:
>
> > I have the same problem.
> >
> > "Raoul" wrote:
> >
> > > same problem woth the Activation issue
> > >
> > > "Cmbmedic" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have tried numerous times with no results. Disable your firewall and you
> > > > will get the message that the activiation server is down (something to that
> > > > effect). I have only 48 more tries left. I hope they get it activated soon.
> > > >
> > > > "Mark" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am just glad to see that I'm not alone here. I will stop trying to
> > > > > diagnose the problem on my end until I here that you folks have been able to
> > > > > register/activate your beta.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mark
> > > > >

[Echo S]

"Hubi" <Hu...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1AA19676-9590-4ABA...@microsoft.com...

> Hi,
>
> I'm from germany.
> The german office beta install dosn't work, the english version dosn't
> activate ...
> do MS know, what he does?????

They know. They're working on the German version download -- try it again in
a few hours. I'd give it 8-10 hours to be on the safe side.

They also know about the activation issues. They're working on it.

[ldchico]

No.

[Jessie Angel]

Same here... with the activation error.

I did email the MS Care Team
(MicrosoftOf...@one.microsoft.upgrade.com) and they replied asking
me to describe the problem and/or send them screenshots of the issue (which I
did.) They said they would get back to me in 24 hours.

We'll see what they say.

-
Jessie Angel

[Willis]

I'm also having trouble. Hope this gets fixed soon. I don't want to
have to go find my 2003 CD again.

[Echo S]

"guitarguruaja" <guitar...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1B2DB688-F375-41F4...@microsoft.com...

> If we have already registered the product, will they nofity us when they
> have
> fixed this activation problem? I would be satisfied with just a telephone
> activation number but I would like to be notified when the problem is
> fixed.

I wouldn't count on being personally notified by email or anything. You
never know, it might happen -- but I wouldn't expect it to.

[Jessie Angel]

You can always use the system restore and go back to the previous day, before
you uploaded MSOFC2007.
--
Jessie Angel

[Stu H]

[Rob]

I too have also e-mailed the team with details and a screen shot to see what
can be done.

[Shawn Keene]

WOW... Over 85 posts... Think anyone at Microsoft has noticed that this
ENTIRE NEWGROUP is full of nothing but activation problems? C'mon, restart
your server already!

Shawn

[Bob I]

Uploaded Office 2007?!??!?!?

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Do you honestly think they are sitting on their butts doing nothing?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

"Shawn Keene" <Shawn...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1FB57A38-1DCE-4DC2...@microsoft.com...

[Bosco]

I'm sure they are working on it too. However, would it hurt someone
from the MS team to issue a brief notice that at least acknowledges the
issue on their end? If they plan on posting some form of notice, they
must be typing it out with their toes.

What is the email address we can complain to? It's a crazy idea, but
perhaps it can be suggested that if they want the product evaluated and
tested, it might just help if we could access it.

Bosco

[stu]

Add me to the no activation "post" count.

[Onesolo]

"Jeff" wrote:

> Hi,
> Got lucky and was able to download Office 2007 b4 everything got
> swamped- But now;when I try to activate;I get an error message saying I
> don't have an internet connection. Definitely do have one;or else couldn't
> send this post. Any help?
>
> Jeff
>
>
>

I still can't activate, tried all day and no luck. We need to make this
problem more visible. I don't see this exposed on the majors news internet
sites, like theregister, inquire, neowin, etc...
Please make noise....

[marmel]

Anyone able to activate on 05-24? The only successful activations seem to
have taken place yesterday. Running out of my 50 here. Getting scared as I
uninstalled 2003.

[stu]

Nice idea; but I think "Beta 2" is more about creating a market hook then
about testing... or, maybe not.

[Bob I]

Onesolo wrote:

What part of Beta don't you understand?

[Bob I]

Please read this again.

About Beta Software
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/getthebeta.mspx

[George]

Add one more unhappy camper to the list. Cannot validate for same reason as
everyone else here.

[Alec]

Its 6pm EDT on Wed and it finally is activated...They must have fixed the
problem!

[Rob]

I have just tried and all hopefully is now ok, mine worked :) Hurray!

Hope it is the same for all you other people who have tried, fingers crossed
for you.

Rob

[morpheusG]

go us rob! mine's working too! rock on MS!
--
morpheusG

[Rob]

Is right :))) Let the rest follow in the same footsteps. Let us know people
if it works for you :)

[stu]

I think this one might actually be "Bait a", and a little more difficult to
understand.