microsoft office Product key?

Question

I had to do a destructive recovery on my PC due to bugs and viruses and stuff (thanks to my boyfriend) and im in college. i have to use microsoft office word (nothing else is accepted, ive asked) but i lost my product key. it isnt where i put it. are there any sites where i can get a key or if someone has one theyre willing to share id appreciate it. help please?

Answer 1

Find My Product Key / CD Key

WinXP: http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/prodid.php
Office: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011508341033.aspx

Replace Lost Office Product Keys

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011508341033.aspx

Answer 2

Contact Microsoft.
You'll need the CD for a number in one of the folders.

Answer 3

You can use OpenOffice available at openoffice.org. It supports MS Office formats.

Answer 4

you will have to call the manufacturor of your machine to see if they kept a copy of your key!