I bought an HP Pavilion dv 2000 around 3/4 months ago. All was working well until recently. When I open any docs, I am told to enter my validation code and that I have only 12 non-validation uses to go (it subtracts everytime I use the program). As the Vistas Home Premium was already installed on the laptop, I have no idea where to look for it. It is no where in the literature I received with the computer.
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
How to Buy Office Home and Student 2007 Edition:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101674081033.aspx
Please note: I am not a Microsoft employee...only a voluntary forum contributor.
