MicroSoft Product Activation Key Dilema

[arlenedoll969]

We purchased a new laptop computer and installed MicroSoft Word as well as a lot of other programs.

Our Computer was stolen, but we were able to find it at a pawn shop. The pawn shop had removed all our programs but when he found out it was stolen he downloaded all the programs we had in the computer when he got it. The only problem was, we didn't get a Product Activation Key for the MicroSoft Word Program. Now, approximately 2 months later, we are getting bombarded with the Activation Notification popping up every time we open it.

I have gone back to the store to try to locate the activation product key and tried many other avenues to find an Activation Product Key, but to no avail.



Does anyone know if I can use someone else's Product Activation Key, and if so, will anyone out there supply me with one.

I would really appreciate that, if it is possible. I have been using MicroSoft Word for 20 years and this is the first time I have had this kind of problem.

Your help with this is really appreciated.

Arlenedoll969

[macropod]

Hi Arlenedoll969,

PCs/Laptops usually don't come with an Activated copy of MS Office. Mostly all you get is a trial version. Accordingly, you would most likely have had to purchase a copy of Office in a box from a shop or online from MS. In the former case, the Product Key will be on the case the software came in. In the latter case, see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823570