How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 using the product key

In its package Microsoft Office 2010 has more than 30 software applications, without a part of which today it is impossible to imagine any computer. Of course, not all of them are needed by every user. Therefore , Microsoft has developed several versions of the package. This - "Start", "For home and business", "For home and study", "Standard", "Professional +", "Professional". Each of them contains applications in different numbers and variants.

The most complete is "Professional +". But whatever the version, after the installation, the product must be activated. This will be reminded from time to time by pop-up windows, and work with the programs themselves will be limited. How to activate Microsoft Office 2010, you can find out on the official website. This helps if the installed package is licensed.

How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 - licensed application package

In this case, there are two ways. The first of them is carried out by means of the Internet, the second - by phone. Whichever one is selected, it is better to do this while installing. If the Internet is connected to the computer, activation does not take much time.

1. Insert the installation disc into the computer.

2. On the disk menu, run the installation file.

3. Select the version of the package to be installed.

4. The next window that opens will contain a list. Select the "enter product key" line in it and click "continue".

5. Enter the product key and click Continue. Usually the key itself is on the label inside the package with the software disc. If the package is purchased via the Internet, then Office 2010 must be activated using the key indicated on the confirmation page or in the message sent by e-mail.

6. In response to the sent key, Microsoft will send an activation code. It's something to introduce in the next stage of installation.

The next way how to activate Microsoft Office 2010 is slightly different from the previous one, except for entering a key. At this point, the activation wizard will prompt you to select the country - the place of your stay. After that one or several phones will be displayed, as a rule, calls to them are free. Further:

• Call the support service for one of these phones.

• Inform the representative of the activation center of the code of the purchased product.

• Enter confirmation code.

At this stage it is necessary to say that trial versions of the product are not activated by phone.

If activation is not possible during the installation for some reason, how can I activate Office 2010 in this case?

1. Run any installed application (Word, Excel, etc.).

2. In the "File" menu, select the "Help" section.

3. Click on the "Activate product key" subsection.

4. Follow the instructions of the Activation Wizard.

5. Exit the program and run it again.

To find out whether the product was activated or not, go to the "File" - "Help" menu. If the activation is successful, the "Activate product key" subsection will not be displayed.

How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 - unlicensed application package

It's no secret that pirated products are very popular. It does not cause approval, but there is something that is. Copies of such Office can not be activated officially due to lack of the required key. But the network has a mass of artisanal activator programs that are downloaded, installed, launched and activated.