I just bought a Toshiba laptop, it says I need a product key

[product key]

shouldn't this come with the computer. where do I find the product key?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Computer manufacturers often install a trial version of Microsoft Office.
If you are getting a prompt to type in a Product Key when opening a Microsoft
Office program, it is likely the trial period is over and you'll need to purchase a
license (product key) for Microsoft Office.

The product key affixed to your computer is for Windows Vista (the operating system)
and not for Microsoft Office.

Please review the following:

How to determine whether you have a trial edition of a
2007 Office suite or program installed:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927920/en-us

How to convert a trial version of a 2007 Office
suite or program to a full retail perpetual license version:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927756/en-us

How to buy the 2007 Microsoft Office suites:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101678741033.aspx?ofcresset=1

 

[DL]

If its a trial, or even full edition, the key will be on the paperwork
supplied - call Tosh & ask them where it is

 

[Big RonG]

I am having the same problem with an Acer laptop. The auth card (included)
clearly says "Because you are buying a Microsoft Office Ready PC, you new PC
has Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 preinstalled. The key on the front
of this card is the product key." But no SBO shows to be installed. The
only authorization screen is for the trial - no instructions to get to the
other. NewEgg says 'not our problem' and MS wants to charge me more money.
HELP!!

 

[Peter Foldes]

Gosh.. You had a day to read the previous answers which also applies to you

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

A Media License Kit (MLK) must be acquired separately before you can use the software.
Contact the manufacturer of your new computer for assistance.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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I am having the same problem with an Acer laptop. The auth card (included)
clearly says "Because you are buying a Microsoft Office Ready PC, you new PC
has Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 preinstalled. The key on the front
of this card is the product key." But no SBO shows to be installed. The
only authorization screen is for the trial - no instructions to get to the
other. NewEgg says 'not our problem' and MS wants to charge me more money.
HELP!!