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    new laptop, all programs pre-installed, product key on bottom of laptop but won't accept it. tried a couple dozen times----

    Tuesday, July 15, 2008 6:45 PM

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    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

     

    Tuesday, July 15, 2008 6:59 PM
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