As you install and activate Microsoft Office 2003 programs and editions, instructions and information are automatically presented or made available. But there may be times when you want to view this information later, or when you need information that is not presented during the typical installation. This page gathers together installation instructions and other information so that you can view it whenever you need it.

Installation

• Install or remove individual components in Office 2003

Product keys

• Enter the product key for your Office 2003 program
• Replace lost product keys for Office 2003 programs

Activation

You must activate your Microsoft Office System products to verify that your installation was done with a genuine Microsoft product. None of the information collected during product activation will be used to personally identify you.

• Activate or register Office 2003 programs
• Microsoft Office 2003 Activation/Registration Privacy Statement

Activating Visio

Microsoft Office Visio 2003 is a stand-alone program in the Office System; it is not included in Office 2003 Professional or Office 2003 Standard. Find out about activating Visio:

• About Visio 2003 activation
• Troubleshoot activating Visio 2003
• About the Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Activation Wizard privacy policy

Registration

When you finish activation, you will have the option to register your software with Microsoft. Registration is not required. When you register your software, Microsoft can send you customized information and offers regarding future products, as well as provide you with improved product support and product updates.

• Activate or register Office 2003 programs

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot installing an Office 2003 program