Re-download Office Home and Student 2010. I have a product key but no CD

Anonymous
2010-12-18T14:42:57+00:00

In March or April 2010, I purchased Office Home and Student 2010, online.  I have the product key.  I do not have a CD.

In October, the hard drive on the computer containing the software failed.  Now, with a new hard drive installed, I need to re-download the software.  I have searched the site extensively and have not found information about how to do this.  

Please provide detailed information about how to download the software.  Answers to an earlier question included a URL to a site for the trial version of software.  When I clicked on the link, however, I was redirected to a page for purchasing full versions of the software. 

Please help.  Thank you.

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Robert Sparnaaij [MVP] 18,401 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2010-12-18T15:43:20+00:00

While getting a new trial will work, a more direct link to obtain the download package again is;

http://www.office.com/backup

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-03T08:46:33+00:00

    Yes, but you havent edited your post, to remove the Key

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-04T07:15:50+00:00

    Well did not see a way to do it so "reported abuse" because of key and they took it down.

    It was the best. i could do.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-04T17:49:05+00:00

    Edit your post to remove the Key

    This is a public site, any Key posted will be abused and MS will eventually block it.

    Assuming you key is verified, download/save the installtion file, then copy that installtion file to external media, together with your Key

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-office-2010-backup-FX101853122.aspx

    Then run that installation file

    Microsoft is excellent these days in thwarting abused keys, they also keep track of hardware ID's which is quite effective counter measure to combat thieves. Even tho' there is a 3 install policy stated in the EULA, there's a good chance a enduser would have to call in and get issued another one time key and is logged by them.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-18T07:36:29+00:00

    i bought the student 3 users package years ago, i just formatted my laptop, and realized i have misplaced the CD, i tried to get the link to re-download but could not find one. i also tried the link https://www20.downloadoffice2010.microsoft.com/usa/registerkey.aspx?ref=backup&country\_id=US&culture=EN-US 

    still, unable to download, anyone out there can advice how to re-download? really need it urgent as my works require me to use excel and words alot.

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