[tinkerbell]

HI I am starting a course in March and am doing it online so have been trying to make myself familiar with microsoft word. I have microsoft office word 2007, it was already installed on my Sony Vaio laptop. I am not able to use the program as it requires a product key. I typed in the product key number at the bottom of my laptop but it says that it is incorrect. Where can i find the correct key?

[Hybr!d]

It will be on the CD case that came with the CD, if not then on some docs that came with the laptop.

If it was pre-installed it may have been a trial.

Could try openoffice, it's free, Google it.

[philthomas]

The key on the sticker on your Laptop is for Windows, not Office, so that is of no use.

Many Laptop manufacturers put a trial version of Office on the machine, which only lasts for a short while .... once expired, you will need to purchase a license/code from Microsoft.

Alternatively, you may qualify for the Student edition.

[tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by philthomas

The key on the sticker on your Laptop is for Windows, not Office, so that is of no use.

Many Laptop manufacturers put a trial version of Office on the machine, which only lasts for a short while .... once expired, you will need to purchase a license/code from Microsoft.

Alternatively, you may qualify for the Student edition.

Where can I contact microsoft for the license/code, or how and where do i qualify for the student edition?

[philthomas]

amazon or ebuyer should have it in stock.

[evilfantasy]

You may also need to Validate it. Go HERE and look under Genuine Office.

You can also check the Product Activation page.

Description of Microsoft Product Activation