can't activate using product key

I have the product key number is was attached to the back of the computer,
however, acitvation assistant is not reading it. What should I do.

Read that sticker carefully. I am willing to bet that it says *Windows*, not
Office. Your Office sticker is on the CD case, assuming you actually paid
for Office.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



"Lydia" wrote in message
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I have the product key number is was attached to the back of the computer,
however, acitvation assistant is not reading it. What should I do.

Computer manufacturers often install a trial version of Microsoft Office.
If you are getting a prompt to type in a Product Key when opening a Microsoft
Office program, it s likely the trial period is over and you'll need to purchase a
license (product key) for Microsoft Office.

The product key affixed to your computer is for Windows Vista (the operating system)
and not for Microsoft Office. Please review the following:

How to determine whether you have a trial edition of a 2007 Office suite or program installed:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927920/en-us

How to convert a trial version of a 2007 Office suite or program to a full retail perpetual license version:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927756/en-us

How to buy the 2007 Microsoft Office suites:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/su...px?ofcresset=1

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance

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"Lydia" wrote:

I have the product key number is was attached to the back of the computer,
however, acitvation assistant is not reading it. What should I do.