Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 - Reinstallation

Anonymous
2013-01-20T03:29:34+00:00

Hi, I installed a 2010 Professional Plus from my university but I have since left the university. I would like to reformat my laptop, and reinstall Microsoft 2010. May I know how I should go about it? I do not have any installation files because I handed my laptop to the university IT department who installed the software for me.

Hope someone would be able to assist me. Thank you.

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Anonymous
2013-01-20T08:23:15+00:00

GOOD! Since you have a product key you are ahead of the game. Try these other download links:

2010 Full Download

NOTE: if you do not have the installation file on an “official” MS installation disk, download and save it to your HD. Then you should burn it to one or more DVDs for future use. And at the same time, write down the product key on the DVD. You need both items for future installations, say after your computer crashes and you have re-installed windows. At that point you won’t be able to extract it from the registry and won’t remember where the online account is.

Note: If you buy an Online Download you have 30 days support from MS to get the download working

Note: if you buy an Online Download from MS or an authorized reseller, Digital River or a proxy linking to DR, the Product Key and download link are saved in an “Online Account” using on your email address as the log in ID.  The Product key is only kept in the account for 5 years! <snip http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-office_install/software-savings-world-claim-to-be-a-microsoft/1dc1c8e3-e7ad-4717-8d2b-60f68554db34 >

Office 2010 / 2007 Download locations -**http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office\_2010-office\_install/here-are-the-download-locations-for-office-2010/ac67aa2f-dc1c-46f4-8b1d-ca00b3f02a18******

https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/buy/using-the-product-key-card-FX101853163.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA101847520

  • Download 2010 using Product Key card PKC****

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

  • Download Backup Buy Backup disk 2010 using Product Key – FPP

http://www.office.com/backup 

  • Download Office 2010 Installation Backup. You will need your original Product Key, such as one from a Product Key Card.

www.office.com/downloadoffice

https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/buy/netbook-FX101850729.aspx - Download Office for Netbooks (H&S, H&B, PRO, Standalone Apps)

Direct downloads from Digital River of Trials (you need to have the Product Key already)

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75058.exe  Office 2010 Professional x86 (English) - X17-75058

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75161.exe  Office 2010 Professional x64 (English) - X17-75161

Pro Plus

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75238.exe  Office 2010 Professional Plus x86 (English) - X17-75238

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75612.exe  Office 2010 Professional Plus x64 (English) - X17-75612

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Microsoft-Office-Professional-Plus-2010-media/2108878.aspx

  • Pro Plus Installation Disk

http://www.downloadoffice2010.org/download-office2010 - Office 2010 Super Handbook, $10, include instructions on how to activate Pro Plus using Activation Tool

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/professional-plus/ - If you have a valid Pro Plus Product Key

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-20T01:12:48+00:00

    Yes, it is my understanding that the 2010 Academic license is "perpetual", so you should be able to install it on the new computer.  The 2010 Academic license is considered a "retail" license. That means you can install it on up to 2 computers at the same time AND to transfer those installations to new computers as required.

    FYI NOTE: the Office 365 (2013) University license IS NOT!  I repeat, the 2013 equivalent is a time limited license for 365. Maximum of 4 years.  (With option to do a 1 time extension for another 4 years by paying again if you are still a student.)  But I have learned MS checks your student status annually on your activation date. So, potentially, after you graduate and are no longer a student they MAY disable your University license at a time less than 4 years.  I have not been able to get positive confirmation from MS about this.

    Since you new computer does not have a DVD/CD reader there are a couple of options:

    • use another computer with a DVD reader to copy the installation disk to 4GB+ USB drive (NOTE: if it is a "flash" type drive, copy the files to your computer before starting the install)
    • download (and SAVE) the required installation file to your new computer

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    Your product key won't work on the new computer because it almost certainly has an Office 2013/365 trial. Product keys are year and bundle specific.  You have to uninstall that trial before installing and activating your copy of Pro Plus.  Having 2 unactivated copies of Office, ie the 365 trial and your installed Pro Plus causes the activation system to "get confused".

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    Pro Plus is a limited distribution version so it is hard to find downloads. Here are some links I've collected (I don't know if they still work):

    Pro Plus

    http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75238.exe  Office 2010 Prol Plus x86 (English) - X17-75238

    http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75612.exe  Office 2010 Pro Plus x64 (English) - X17-75612

    Pro Plus English 32-bit (x86): X16-32250.exe

    Pro Plus English 64-bit (x64): X16-32213.exe

    http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Microsoft-Office-Professional-Plus-2010-media/2108878.aspx

    • Pro Plus Installation Disk

    http://www.downloadoffice2010.org/download-office2010 - Office 2010 Super Handbook, $10, include instructions on how to activate Pro http://www.msoffice-tutorial-training.com/download-office-2010.html - 2010 Pro Plus Trial

    Pro Plus using Activation Tool

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/professional-plus/ - If you have a valid Pro Plus Product Key

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-20T06:41:46+00:00

    The most important part is that you need your unique 25 character Product Key. Do you still have the email purchase confirmation?  Do you still have access to the email address you originally used?

    In theory you should be able to return to the MS store site and use the university email address to log in to the online store account they have setup for you.

    Also from the FAQ page:

    </snip>

    Digital River Download Signin page - for downloads and Find your Order

    https://www.findmyorder.com

    Microsoft Store- Phone 1-877-696-7786 or login at

    http://store.microsoft.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-20T04:54:04+00:00

    Your copy of Office 2010 may have been licensed under Product Key Card terms and your eligibility may have lapsed as you've now left the university student body/faculty.

    From the FAQ for Microsoft Office University 2010 Frequently Asked Questions:

    "Office University 2010 is for higher-education students and higher-education faculty only" 

    I would recommend locating your original receipt and/or contacting the university IT department.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-20T07:22:47+00:00

    Hi, it was not a purchase by me; it was a free upgrade by the university, but I am aware of the Product Key. I tried this website http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-office-2010-backup-FX101853122.aspx, but it indicated that:

     The Office 2010 Product Key provided represents a product which is not eligible for free download. Please re-enter your Product Key and try again, or check the list of eligible products . If this does not work, you may be interested in downloading a free trial or purchasing Office 2010 products at http://buyoffice.microsoft.com

    Would you have any idea how I should go about it?

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