Lost Product Key for Word. Help?

[LoonyforDepp]

I had Word installed in my computer at a time. But my computer crashed due to
a virus and I had to reinstall Windows XP. I also had to reinstall Word. But
it wont let my reinstall without the 25 Character Product Key.. that I have
lost. Is there any way to install Word without the product key, or to get my
old one off the internet? I bought Word awhile ago and used it for 2 years
until my computer crashed. And now I can't use it until I find a way to get a
product key. It says I can find the number on my Certificate of Authenticity
or on the back of the CD case. And I have lost both of those. Any
suggestions? Please?

 

[ivcchelpdesk]

Did you purchase Office separately from the computer? Or did it come with
your computer? Do you have any documentation for your computer? ~ivcchelpdesk

 

[Wilda]

I had Word installed in my computer at a time. But my computer crashed due to
a virus and I had to reinstall Windows XP. I also had to reinstall Word. But
it wont let my reinstall without the 25 Character Product Key.. that I have
lost. Is there any way to install Word without the product key, or to get my
old one off the internet? I bought Word awhile ago and used it for 2 years
until my computer crashed. And now I can't use it until I find a way to get a
product key. It says I can find the number on my Certificate of Authenticity
or on the back of the CD case. And I have lost both of those. Any
suggestions? Please?

 

[Beth Melton]

Here's an article on obtaining a new product key:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823570

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