instal my Microsoft Office Student and teacher edition 2003

[perezumaran]

I was using the Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003 for about 4
years. I did have to reformat the computer and every thing was erased
including this software. I have the original disc with me in it box with the
product key on the back of the box but for some reason the CD is not working
properly. How can I reinstal this program to my computer. my e-mail address
is (e-mail address removed) to get your information and guidance back. Thanks
George Perez

 

[DL]

Explain 'not working properly'
And after reinstalling / recovering your PC did you then run MSUpdate for
critical updates only?

 

[Jeff Strickland]

Since you had to reformat, and I assume you've added all of the latest
updates, then you need to visit the Website of the maker of the laptop, or
the CD drive if this is a desktop machine, and get the latest drivers for
the CD.

 

[PG]

Jeff, DL,

I'm having a similar issue with my father's copy of MS-Office Home & Student
2007. He recently had to reformat his laptop, which cleared his original
installation of the software. Now, after I've reloaded the Office Suite onto
his computer and move to launch any of the applications, I'm prompted for the
Activation Key. I have all the orignal packaging, including the certificate
of authenticity. Unfortunately, none of the numbers on the packaging can be
entered into the activation key field.

There is lots of detail around finding alternative MSFT phone support to
re-create an activation key by following the path to 'the correct activation
phone number for your product' - but I sure can't find it and am guessing
it's on a different version of Office (ie not Home/Student)...or later in the
activation key script.

Suggestions?