How do I re-install?

[Amy]

My computer had problems and the technicians at the local
computer store restored Windows, thereby wiping out all my
files. I went to re-install my copy of Office, but its
asking me for a product key code from the CD case it came
in. I didn't think to keep the case, since I never
expected this to happen. Does anyone know how I can find
out the code again? I really do not want to have to
repurchase this. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!

 

[Bastet]

My computer had problems and the technicians at the local
computer store restored Windows, thereby wiping out all my
files. I went to re-install my copy of Office, but its
asking me for a product key code from the CD case it came
in. I didn't think to keep the case, since I never
expected this to happen.

You didn't expect it to happen?! You're either very naive, very stupid, or,
most likely, both.


Does anyone know how I can find

out the code again? I really do not want to have to
repurchase this. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!

Is this OEM - if so, you need to speak to the system manufacturer/vendor.
Microsoft do no, cannot and, indeed, will not offer any support and/or
replacement installation keys/media for OEM installations - not now, not
ever.

 

[Becky]

-----Original Message-----
My computer had problems and the technicians at the local
computer store restored Windows, thereby wiping out all my
files. I went to re-install my copy of Office, but its
asking me for a product key code from the CD case it came
in. I didn't think to keep the case, since I never
expected this to happen. Does anyone know how I can find
out the code again? I really do not want to have to
repurchase this. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!
.
Hello, friend! I'm in the same pickle! I want to load

Office 2000 on my new Gateway, and I didn't keep the
product key either! Hope somebody can help us!

 

[Bastet]

Office 2000 on my new Gateway, and I didn't keep the
product key either! Hope somebody can help us!

Rebecca - what part of "an OEM licence is non-transferable" are you having a
problem with?! You *CANNOT* install a Dell-supplied licence on any other
system other than the Dell it was supplied with.

Is that clear enough for you? I can draw you a diagram if you'd like...

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Becky,

If you have a retail copy of Office 2000 you can
transfer it to a new computer and you can contact
MS for a replacement CD key through the numbers at
http://microsoft.com/worldwide (800 360-7561 in the U.S.)

If you have an OEM edition of Office 2000 that requires
registration/activation then it's generally tied to
the first machine and not transferable.

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Hello, friend! I'm in the same pickle! I want to load
Office 2000 on my new Gateway, and I didn't keep the
product key either! Hope somebody can help us! >>
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I hope this helps you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

The Office 2003 System parts explained
http://microsoft.com/uk/office/preview/system.asp

MS on 'Why Office System 2003'
http://microsoft.com/mscorp/execmail/2003/10-13productivity.asp