I would really like to know any answers regarding this because I did something similar and I went to the microsoft website and downloaded a trial edition and now its reading that I can't install because a file is corrupted and I need to contact the manufactorer. I have had better luck on the forum then I have had with tech support. Help!
When you purchase Office from an OEM, they send you a Microsoft licensing card with the Product Key on it ... check your original packaging/paperwork. If you have lost it, then you will need to purchase a new license. There are, of course, alternatives to Office (although none I would care to recommend). Another option is to obtain Office through a Microsoft program. Many schools have programs with academic Microsoft software for students and teachers for little or no cost.
Mary G
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September 6th, 2012 17:00
Try Dell's My Dell Downloads site. smartsource.dell.com/.../Welcome.aspx
hugotomic
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September 6th, 2012 18:00
good try, but microsoft office isnt on the list.
netwill
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September 7th, 2012 08:00
I would really like to know any answers regarding this because I did something similar and I went to the microsoft website and downloaded a trial edition and now its reading that I can't install because a file is corrupted and I need to contact the manufactorer. I have had better luck on the forum then I have had with tech support. Help!
Philip_Yip
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September 7th, 2012 14:00
Use the Microsoft Office installer from here.
hugotomic
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September 8th, 2012 17:00
Thats perfect, but I still don't have my product key.
Philip_Yip
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September 8th, 2012 18:00
If you bought Office 2010 with your system, you should have got a MPI card, the product key will be on it.
theflash1932
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September 8th, 2012 18:00
When you purchase Office from an OEM, they send you a Microsoft licensing card with the Product Key on it ... check your original packaging/paperwork. If you have lost it, then you will need to purchase a new license. There are, of course, alternatives to Office (although none I would care to recommend). Another option is to obtain Office through a Microsoft program. Many schools have programs with academic Microsoft software for students and teachers for little or no cost.