In its package, Microsoft Office 2010 has more than 30 software applications, without which today it is impossible to imagine a single computer. Of course, not all of them are needed by each user. Therefore , Microsoft has developed several versions of the package. These are “Start-up”, “For home and business”, “For home and study”, “Standard”, “Professional +”, “Professional”. Each of them contains applications in different quantities and variants.
The most comprehensive is Professional +. But whatever the version, after installing it, the product must be activated. This will be reminded from time to time by
pop-ups, and work with the programs themselves will be limited. How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on the official website. Such a hint will help 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 via the Internet, the second - by telephone. Whichever one is selected, it is better to do this during installation. If the Internet is connected to the computer, then activation will not take much time.
1. Insert the installation disc into the computer.
2. In the disc menu, run the installation file.
3. Select the version of the package to install.
4. The next window that opens will contain a list. Select the line “enter product key” in it and click “continue”.
5. Enter the product key and click continue. Typically, the key itself is located on a sticker inside the package with the software disc. If the package was purchased over the Internet, then Office 2010 must be activated using the key specified on the confirmation page or in the message sent by e-mail.
6. In response to the key sent, Microsoft will send an activation code. This is what you must enter at the next stage of installation.
The next way to activate Microsoft Office 2010 is slightly different from the previous one, except for entering the key. At this stage, the activation wizard will offer you to choose the country - the place of your stay. After which one or more phones will be displayed, as a rule, calls on them are free. Further:
At this stage it is necessary to say that trial versions of the product are not activated by telephone.
If during installation for any reason activation is not possible, how to activate Office 2010 in this case?
Launch any installed application (Word, Excel, etc.).
From the File menu, select the Help section.
Click on the “Activate Product Key” subsection.
Follow the instructions in the activation wizard.
Exit the program and run it again.
To find out whether the product has been activated or not, go to the “File” - “Help” menu. Upon successful activation, the “Activate Product Key” subsection will not be displayed.
How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 - unlicensed application package
It is no secret that pirated products are especially popular. This does not cause approval, but there is what it is. Copies of such Office cannot be officially activated due to the lack of the necessary key. But the network has a lot of artisanal activator programs that are downloaded, installed, launched and activated.