What is the difference between the "PC Download" and "PC Key Card" options? It's a $55 difference in price, but it's not clear what the difference is
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In the past there were differences between the DVD version and the keycard/download as far as licensing went - the latter you weren't legally able to transfer to another PC. Amazon is showing the following disclaimer for both of these products: "Update: Microsoft updated the Office 2013 license. You may now transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you, but not more than one time every 90 days (except due to hardware failure, in which case you may transfer sooner). If you transfer the software to another computer, that other computer becomes the "licensed computer." So the obvious difference seems to be that the key-card is being sold cheaper than what Amazon can provide the 'download' version for. (It's being sold by a 3rd party) Both of these options will require you to download the software from Microsoft, however.
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This product came with a disc and a plastic key card. It was necessary to go to a website to activate. I decided I did not want to "store" in the "cloud" when making a choice. I just wanted it on my computer - hope I did that correctly! The CD was for Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2007 with online activation - an enclosed note indicated that it was for 3. Also included was a key card (labeled 1PC) for Office Home &Student 2013.
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You could choose PC Download or the Mac Download (depends on which you have), if you cannot use the disc, it has a online game code.
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Sometimes they put a sticker on the side of the tower. If not there I believe they give you the product key under pc info in the settings.
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I used the PCI for an old computer because I had to. It's always a better choice to use the latest if your PC will accept it, and it's only like $1.00 more which is not a deal breaker in my book.Performance wise, there's probably little or no difference since the bus speed is way higher with both than the wireless signaling anyway.
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I guess that depends on how you purchase it. I bought a boxed game. The key was inside the box... So obviously I had to wait. If you buy as a download, I would think key was available pretty much instantly, or at least at email speed. Me, I am old school. Games should come in a box with nice graphics, not in a "cloud" some where.
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I think that is one for Quicken staff. I would think it is one or the other. Disk or download. Not sure, but disk is sometimes a little higher price than download. I choose disk because I move around to different machines and I think it would be less hassle than placing or removing the licenses on those machines.
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I did not download directly because I was not sure of what would happen if I made errors. But the Key card allows you to download the program by entering the Product Key Number. After downloading and installing the program, keep the The Product Key Card in case somehow you loose your program due to virus or buying a new computer, etc. You keep the key card to download and install the program again.When you get the product key, they also offer you the disk for about $12.00 or $13.00. Addy
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Not the one I purchased but was offered an upgrade if needed. As far as a PC don't know because I never tried? Hope this helps.
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This is a full version 1 key, differences is it can be used on multiple builds with the purchase of more keys
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I don't know the technical aspects of the differences since I haven't tried both types with my computer. Sorry.
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What happens if I buy and install this, but later I upgrade my PC? Will it not let me install it again because it thinks it's a different computer?
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The download is the full game. You can also paste the code you receive into Steam to redeem the game that way.
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The key card allows you to download the application from the Microsoft website, after you receive it. All you have to do is input the key on the card and your download will start.
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The one I received had a "legal" product key... meaning it was accepted by Microsoft when I activated the installation ...
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So far as I can tell, they're the same thing. The extra software is on the drive but can be put in a folder and hidden if you like. That's how I handled mine.
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The OEM version that is a product that can be purchased with hardware. Because there is not the same as retail version feature does not cause a problem, but the activation seems to be only one PC of course.