MS Office doesn't work after changing hard disc. Why?

T

TChurch

I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to new
hard disc.
The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install and
needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
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After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

| I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to
| new hard disc.
| The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install
| and needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 
G

garfield-n-odie

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.
 

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