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How can I change the CD Key of my Office XP installation?
You can do it by editing the Registry. Apply this procedure:
Warning! |
This document contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry, do not attempt these instructions. Instead, seek the help of a trained computer specialist. |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Registration
Click the plus sign (+) next to this folder. If you see only one subkey in this folder that has a 32-character {GUID} (globally unique identifier), select that subkey and go to step 5.
If you see more than one subkey that has a 32-character {GUID}, select each one until you find the one whose DisplayName value (in the right pane) matches your version of Office.
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OldProductID
and then press ENTER.
Reader note: Reader Mike Fairburn wrote:
“Great work and a great service to the Internet community. I looked at your page and tried the fix you suggest. I have, however, discovered that you need to do more than what you suggest. What you need to do is delete the digital ID above the Product ID. This forces the next Office XP app to open to request a valid key.”
Thanks. You guys should check his advice and see if it’s indeed required.
Reader note: Greg Guerrero from the USA wrote:
“If you open MS Word and it does not ask you for a CD Key, go to step 11.”
Reader note: Crazy Dave from the USA wrote:
“In regards to your article “How can I change the CD Key of my Office XP installation?” a final step in some cases (as it was in mine) is to go to the HELP menue in the MSoXP application that you open, and select the “about…” option.”
Thanks.
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