About Microsoft Office Communicator
Where It’s Found
- Located under the Help menu in Microsoft Office Communicator.
- Select “About Microsoft Office Communicator…” to open the dialog box.
What the “About” Dialog Box Includes
- Product Name and Version Number
- Example: Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2
- Identifies the specific release of the software.
- Build Number
- Example: 3.5.6907.0
- Indicates updates or patches installed.
- Copyright
- Lists Microsoft as the copyright holder.
- Example: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- License Information
- Describes the type of license in use (trial, volume, retail).
- Shows if the product is activated.
- May include a button or link to view license terms.
- Legal and Compliance Details
- Provides access to Microsoft Software License Terms.
- Outlines permitted usage.
- Third-Party Notices
- Some versions include acknowledgments of third-party software or libraries.
Overview of Microsoft Office Communicator
Microsoft Office Communicator was part of Microsoft’s unified communications platform for business users.
Main Features
- Instant messaging
- Presence awareness (online, busy, away status)
- Voice and video communication
- Integration with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange
- Desktop and application sharing (in later versions)
Version History
- Initial release: 2005
- Major versions:
- Office Communicator 2005
- Office Communicator 2007
- Office Communicator 2007 R2
- Successors:
- Microsoft Lync
- Skype for Business
- Microsoft Teams
Purpose of the “About” Dialog Box
- Troubleshooting: Identifies exact version for IT support.
- Licensing Verification: Confirms legal software use.
- Upgrade Planning: Helps determine when to move to a newer communication tool.