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Hi,

I need to reinstall Office 2003 Pro after a hard drive format. I have my sticker and product key but the disk has some slight scuff marks and will not install. I need the Pro version as I use access.

Does anyone know if I can get a new disk or a download from microsoft to replace the damaged disk without having to fork out the full price again, alternatively, any suggestions gratefully received ?


Rgds
 
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The Gloimel said:
Hi,

I need to reinstall Office 2003 Pro after a hard drive format. I have my sticker and product key but the disk has some slight scuff marks and will not install. I need the Pro version as I use access.

Does anyone know if I can get a new disk or a download from microsoft to replace the damaged disk without having to fork out the full price again, alternatively, any suggestions gratefully received ?


Rgds
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Hope THIS helps

If you have lost, broken, or misplaced your original Microsoft Office or Microsoft Publisher installation CD, you can order replacement media from Microsoft.

KB302822
 
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I've got my copy backed up RS.com, but my S/N is slipstreamed into it, so you'd need find a way of overwriting it with your own S/N.

Seedy's post should work though, it's how I got a charity I used to work for their copy again after somebody walked off with the discs.
 
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Thanks for the replies.

I need to get it reinstalled sooner rather than later so I was thinking about a download from RS.

However, as Dazza points out some of them have the product key slipstreamed into them and I would like to use my own personal product key.

If there was a way of changing the embedded product key in a download version that would be a quicker solution than attempting to get a replacement disk. However, its knowing how to get to the embedded key and how to edit it ??

Thx & Rgds
 
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The Gloimel said:
Thanks for the replies.

I need to get it reinstalled sooner rather than later so I was thinking about a download from RS.

However, as Dazza points out some of them have the product key slipstreamed into them and I would like to use my own personal product key.

If there was a way of changing the embedded product key in a download version that would be a quicker solution than attempting to get a replacement disk. However, its knowing how to get to the embedded key and how to edit it ??

Thx & Rgds
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You can m8.

There are umpteen keychangers out there, gimme a minute :)
 
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Seedy,
Many thx.

I cannot download the file, I get page unavailable due to permissions, perhaps my posting count is too low to allow me a download ? My account is active as I can post but it says I do not have priveliges for the file download ??

I do not seem to have a PM facility either ??

Rgds
 
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search for magic jellybean and then look on page for keyfinder
 
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The Gloimel said:
Seedy,
Many thx.

I cannot download the file, I get page unavailable due to permissions, perhaps my posting count is too low to allow me a download ?

Rgds
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Quite possibly.

I was going to PM you the file, but can't for the same reason.

Best heading to Magical Jellybean Keyfinder

Version V1.5B2 is the one I use, as the newer one doesn't allow you to change the key.
 
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Seedy,

Many thx m8, I have downloaded the v1.5b2 from the Magic Jelly Bean site and will give it a go.

Out of interest was that the version you have uploaded to this thread ?

Thx once again, top man.

Rgds
 
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The Gloimel said:
Seedy,

Many thx m8, I have downloaded the v1.5b2 from the Magic Jelly Bean site and will give it a go.

Out of interest was that the version you have uploaded to this thread ?

Thx once again, top man.

Rgds
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It was indeed, it's a great little app if you need to change your XP Key to one you copied from a legit PC at work :)
 
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I have tried the Keyfinder v1.5b2 on my wifes PC and it only locates the Windows O/S key, it is not offering to find or change the Office 2003 key on her PC ? Is that keyfinder specific for a Windows O/S key or is it supposed to find office keys as well ?

Thx
 
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Seedy,

Thx for the info, I have downloaded v1.5b3 however, when I try to unzip the file my Anti Virus software is blocking it as a "HackTool" virus. Just to make sure it was not a false positive I tried it on 2 PC's both and both blocked it.

I suppose I could temporarily disable the Anti Virus software but am a bit nervous about it.

Its never a simple job..........

Many thx for all the help & your patience, most appreciated

Rhds
 
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OK, good news, temporarily disabling the anti virus allows unpacking the file and I can now see the office key on my wifes PC.

If I wish to change the key how do I go about it ? the change windows key option is greyed out in the Options menu ?

Thx & Rgds
 
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The Gloimel said:
OK, good news, temporarily disabling the anti virus allows unpacking the file and I can now see the office key on my wifes PC.

If I wish to change the key how do I go about it ? the change windows key option is greyed out in the Options menu ?

Thx & Rgds
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I'm at a loss now Gloimel, I could've sworn the Office key could be changed with this tool.

I'll keep looking though, I'm sure one of the other guys can find a "free" solution :proud:
 
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