The Microsoft Office Activation Assistant is a tool that allows customers who have the 2007 Microsoft Office system preinstalled on a new PC to: Buy a product key; or Get a key to activate a 60-day trial version of Office Professional 2007. Enroll today in the Microsoft Partner Program for exclusive system builder resources!

After the Office Activation Assistant (OAA) is installed, the customer can use a desktop icon to obtain a trial product key and find more information about Office Professional 2007. OAA features include reporting and customization tools that provide system builders with a greater opportunity to:

• Increase sales. Capture that second-chance opportunity to sell the 2007 Office system by redirecting trial customers back to you for the final sale. Now you can include your contact information in the new Office Activation Assistant.
• Strengthen customer relationships. Your 2007 Office system trial customers will receive regular e-mail from Microsoft with options for purchasing a full license. You can customize the OAA to always show your business as the first place for customers to contact when they are ready to purchase the 2007 Office system.
• Make updates quickly and easily. Update your contact information or include promotional offers anytime. Use the server-based application to make changes and keep your customers well informed.
• Improve customer experience. The user interface has been simplified to make it easier for customers to navigate through the key purchase options. In addition, customers no longer need to fill out lengthy forms—and only an e-mail address is required for trial activation.

To download the Office Activation Assistant, you must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program. Enroll now.

• Access to the private OEM Partner Center Web site
• Hands-on demos
• Technical resources
• Sales and technical training
• Licensing
• Marketing materials
• Technical Support