MS Office 2000 SR-1a: exit back to desktop?

[SuRGV]

Hi,
I've recently updated my MS Office 2000 Premium to SR-1 and then SR-1a since I have had some problem with my Printer and Office.
After updates (SR-1 or SR-1a), I now CAN'T start any Office application (Word, Exel,..). They either stay for a few seconds or immediately exit back to Windows's desktop after I start those programs.
This problem happens with both Windows 98, Windows 2000, any IE version.
Can someone here give me little help.
Thanks.
Trung.

[JLP]

It's some kind of anti-piracy stuff doing this.
If you have the original version contact Microsoft about it (and tell them to stop fighting against pirates as it is futile).
If you have a pirate version you need a new serial number and change it in the registry. Search the web about it.

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[This message has been edited by JLP (edited 27 April 2001).]

[SuRGV]

Thanks JLP,
I don't know if my version is original since my friend came here and installed it for me. He also made another copy (sorry MS)for me. So I think it's pirated.
Can you tell me where is in the Registry to change that thing?
Thanks.
Trung.

[SuRGV]

Got it. Thanks.
Trung.

[kewlcat]

Ahem, public forum. Please do not discuss piarcy matters here, both for your own good and that of the forums.

Thanks,
Rahul

[Technoid]

And I who actualy belived all people that told me that MS only threatened to do this and never would realy implement it