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Can someone read it to you. I don't think I have ever not gotten a wrong
code error, sure enough I typed something wrong but when someone reads it
off as I type it works every time.

Linda
 
Make sure you have good lighting - some of those letters/numbers can be
misread.
 
Byron

Microsoft codes are reproduced in such a way that the numbers are slightly
larger than letters.. in this way, one can't mistake a #8 for the letter B,
assuming that one knows this and doesn't just consider it be bad printing..

Check your code again..
 
Byron -

This is copied from Microsoft's knowledge base:

1. Verify that you are typing the product key and that you are not typing
the CD-set number, the disc assembly number, or the part number.

The product key is located inside the disc case or on the back of the disc
sleeve on a rectangular sticker, and appears in the following format:
PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

2.Retype the product key. Make sure that you type it correctly.

Make sure that you type the correct characters. The following characters are
often confused:
..B and 8
..G and 6
..U and V
..Q and O
..The letter O and the number 0 (zero)
..The letter L and the number 1

3.Verify that you are using the product key with the
 
See the Knowledge Base article ""Invalid product key" error message when you
start an Office 2003 program after you install Office Professional Edition
2003" at:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836178


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Hope this helps.

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services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP
 
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