The product key on the computer is only for the Windows operating system. It won’t work for Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, …). Unless you paid extra for Microsoft Office, you have a free trial copy that expires after 25 uses (of all Office programs combined) or 60 days.
But until then, you don’t need a product key. You can use the trial copy by just clicking the Continue button in the registration window without entering anything in the product key boxes.
But be warned: When the trial period expires — with little or no warning — you’ll be able to read and print your documents, but not much more. When that happens, you’ll have to buy a license (product key) for Microsoft Office to continue using it.
Here are some of your options for legally paying less than full price for Microsoft Office 2010:
First, if you’re a student, you may qualify for the Office 2010 Professional Academic edition at a pretty good price ($ 79.95):
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