This is a complete offering with many MS Office programs that come on the disc, and certainly with an always valid serial number that was included when i purchased it on ebay for $280 a couple of years ago. Fact is that it doesnt require on-line validation as other similar editions from Microsoft (the rip off giant) do. So it will always work even if you give it away a million times and that is my hope for this gesture in fact. Use nero to create the install disc from this NRG file. You might get a free copy with a DVD burner purchase or even download a trial version perhaps free of charge. If the install menu doesn't pop up when you insert the disc, simply run the setup program from the windows start menu. Enjoy! Michael (rizzo) Chessman |