re install ms office xp

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.

 

[Sarah Balfour]

I have misplaced my office xp cd. I have to format my computer. To reinstall
I have borrowed a retail version CD of my friend. I don't want to use his
serial number as this will be piracy. How can I do this legally and above
board. Do I need to copy any serial number or activation code before
formatting.

If Office was supplied with your computer (OEM - and it sounds as though it
was) then you *CANNOT* use a retail disc and activate with an OEM key and
vice versa - keys are version specific. If you have lost your disc, you need
to contact your OEM supplier for a replacement. MS *cannot * replace
OEM-supplied keys or media.