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Activate Microsoft Office programs

The following information is provided to help you to activate your Microsoft Off
ice 2010 programs. For troubleshooting information, visit the Microsoft Help and
Support site.
If you are using this computer at work or as part of an organization, you might
be using a volume edition of Microsoft Office 2010. For information about activa
ting by using a volume license, see Activate volume editions of Microsoft Office
.
In this article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------bookmark link How do I activate my Microsoft Office programs?
bookmark link How do I activate at a later time?
bookmark link How can I tell whether my software has been activated?
bookmark link What is a trial version?
bookmark link What does convert mean?
bookmark link What is activation, grace period, and reduced functionality?
bookmark link What if I am using this computer using at work or as part of an or
ganization?
bookmark link What if I am using Office Starter 2010?
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When you start your Office program for the first time after installation, you ar
e prompted to enter your Product Key, if you have not already done so during Set
up.
Activate over the Internet or by phone
When you enter your valid Product Key, the Activation Wizard automatically runs
and it gives you two choices on how to proceed:
Activate by using the Internet The Activation Wizard automatically contacts th
e Microsoft licensing servers through your Internet connection. If you are using
a valid Product Key that has not already been used for the allowed number of in
stallations, your product is activated immediately.
When you activate through the Internet, your product ID (derived from the instal
lation Product Key) is sent to Microsoft. A response (the confirmation ID) is se
nt back to your computer to activate your product. If you choose to activate you
r product through the Internet and you are not already connected, the wizard ale
rts you that there is no connection.
Activate by using the telephone You can telephone an Activation Center and act
ivate your product with the help of a customer service representative.
Important Activation Center numbers are not listed in this article, because the
re are many numbers, and the correct number for you is based on several factors.
Microsoft software can be obtained under various licenses, including individual

retail licenses, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licenses, and volume lic
enses. Telephone numbers vary by product license and country/region. In step 2 o
f the Activation Wizard, use the telephone number provided to call the Microsoft
Activation Center.
Telephone activation might take longer than activation through the Internet. You
should be at your computer when you call, and you should have your software Pro
duct Key available.
In the Activation Wizard, select the country/region where you reside and where y
ou plan to use the product.
The wizard provides one or more telephone numbers.
Call the Activation Center.
The customer service representative asks you for your installation ID (displayed
on your screen) and other relevant information. After your installation ID is v
erified, you receive a confirmation ID.
In the Activation Wizard, type the confirmation ID in the spaces provided at the
bottom of the screen, and then press ENTER.
Notes
Telephone activation is not available for Trial and Subscription versions.
Microsoft Text Telephone (TT/TTY) services are available for individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing. In the United States, using a TT/TTY modem, dial (800)
718-1599. From outside the United States, using a TT/TTY modem, dial (716) 8716859. TT/TTY service is only available in English.
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How do I activate at a later time?
If you don't want to activate your copy of the software when you install it, you
can activate it later.
If you have a problem with your activation, contact a customer service represent
ative by using the telephone number provided in the wizard.
Note
Telephone support is not available for Trial and Subscription versions.
Therefore, the wizard does not provide a telephone number for either of these v
ersions.
Click the File tab.
Click Help, and then click Activate Product Key.
Follow the instructions in the Activation Wizard.
When the wizard finishes, exit the Office program, and then restart it.
Note
If you click Activate Product Key again before you exit and restart you
r Office program, you see a message saying that This product has already been ac
tivated.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any Activate Product Key button that you see.
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How can I tell whether my software has been activated?
Click the File tab.
Click Help.
If you don't see an Activate Product Key button, your software has been activate
d.
If you do see an Activate Product Key button, your software hasn't been activate
d. You should follow the instructions in the "How do I activate at a later time"
section.

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What is a trial version?
A trial version allows you to evaluate the Office 2010 for a limited amount of t
ime, typically 30 or 60 days.
Note
Some trial versions cannot be converted to the full product. In such ca
ses, you must uninstall the trial version and install the full product separatel
y.
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What does convert mean?
Convert means you have finished evaluating a trial version and have decided to p
urchase the full product. You are prompted to provide a Product Key that you alr
eady have or will purchase online.
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What is activation, grace period, and reduced functionality?
To continue to use all of the features of your product, you must activate the pr
oduct. Microsoft Product Activation is a Microsoft anti-piracy technology that v
erifies software products are legitimately licensed.
Activation This process verifies the Product Key, which you must supply to ins
tall the product, is in use on computers permitted by the software license.
Grace period Before you enter a valid Product Key, you can run the software fo
r 30 days, which is the grace period. During the grace period, certain features
or programs may be enabled that are not included in the product you have purchas
ed. After you enter a valid Product Key, you will see only the programs and feat
ures you have purchased.
Reduced Functionality mode After the grace period, if you have not entered a v
alid Product Key, the software goes into Reduced Functionality mode. In Reduced
Functionality mode, your software behaves similarly to a viewer. You cannot save
modifications to documents or create new documents, and functionality might be
reduced. No existing files or documents are harmed in Reduced Functionality mode
. After you enter your Product Key and activate your software, you will have ful
l functionality for the programs and features you purchased.
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What if I am using this computer using at work or as part of an organization?
If you are using this computer at work or as part of an organization, you might
be using a volume edition of Microsoft Office 2010. For information about activa
ting by using a volume license, see Activate volume editions of Microsoft Office
.
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What if I am using Office Starter 2010?
If you are using Microsoft Office Starter 2010, the software came pre-installed
on your computer. Office Starter 2010 is already activated, and there is no Prod
uct Key for you to enter.
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