Vista - product key

hlove · 10-16-2009

I am trying to enter a product key to use microsoft word but it keeps saying that it is invalid!! Help please

**theog** · 10-16-2009

Hi hiove

You may have the wrong key for the DVD you using.

hlove · 10-16-2009

i don't have a dvd. it is when i load word and it asks for a product key. i put it in but it says invalid. does this mean that i only have a trial version

**zigzag3143** · 10-16-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by hlove

i don't have a dvd. it is when i load word and it asks for a product key. i put it in but it says invalid. does this mean that i only have a trial version

HL

without the key its a 30 day trial. You can contact microsoft to replace it. You just have to have the purchase information

Ken

**Brink** · 10-16-2009

Hello Hlove, and welcome to Vista Forums.

If this is a Microsoft Word that cam preinstalled on a store bought computer (OEM), then it most likely is only a trial version for 60 to 90 days before you must purchase a key for it. The Vista product key number is not the same key number, and cannot be used to activate Microsoft Word.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**mitchell** · 10-17-2009

Hi Hlove, if it is as Shawn says (preinstalled trial) on your operating ststem there should be when you selsect MS Office from the Start Menu what is called "Office Activation Assistant" if you go online & follow the steps once you have registered it will give you a product key for your trial period, hope this helps

10-16-2009	#1 (permalink)
hlove vista home x64 2 posts	product key I am trying to enter a product key to use microsoft word but it keeps saying that it is invalid!! Help please
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10-16-2009	#2 (permalink)
theog vista home premium 32bit 314 posts	Re: product key Hi hiove You may have the wrong key for the DVD you using.
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10-16-2009	#3 (permalink)
hlove vista home x64 2 posts	Re: product key i don't have a dvd. it is when i load word and it asks for a product key. i put it in but it says invalid. does this mean that i only have a trial version
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10-16-2009	#4 (permalink)
zigzag3143 Vista 32 win 7 7600 32 bit 2,289 posts	Re: product key Quote: Originally Posted by hlove i don't have a dvd. it is when i load word and it asks for a product key. i put it in but it says invalid. does this mean that i only have a trial version HL without the key its a 30 day trial. You can contact microsoft to replace it. You just have to have the purchase information Ken
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10-16-2009	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,045 posts	Re: product key Hello Hlove, and welcome to Vista Forums. If this is a Microsoft Word that cam preinstalled on a store bought computer (OEM), then it most likely is only a trial version for 60 to 90 days before you must purchase a key for it. The Vista product key number is not the same key number, and cannot be used to activate Microsoft Word. Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

10-17-2009	#6 (permalink)
mitchell Windows Seven Home Premium 132 posts	Re: product key Hi Hlove, if it is as Shawn says (preinstalled trial) on your operating ststem there should be when you selsect MS Office from the Start Menu what is called "Office Activation Assistant" if you go online & follow the steps once you have registered it will give you a product key for your trial period, hope this helps
My System Specs

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