How can I enter PIN to retrieve Product Key

Robert Tang 20 Reputation points
2026-06-14T01:33:01.9666667+00:00

I have a Microsoft Office University 2010 Instruction card with a 27-character PIN. How can I enter the PIN to get a 25-character Product key.

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Darren-Ng 12,775 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-06-14T03:15:32.2433333+00:00

Dear @Robert Tang,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Based on your description, you have a Microsoft Office University 2010 card with a 27-character PIN and would like to know how to redeem it to obtain a 25-character product key.

Unfortunately, the 27-character PIN for Office 2010 can no longer be redeemed to retrieve a 25-character product key.  Previously, this PIN could be entered on a Microsoft redemption site to generate a product key. However, this service has been retired, and Microsoft no longer supports converting unused PINs.  If the PIN was not redeemed in the past, there is no supported method to retrieve a product key, and installation/activation of Office 2010 will not be possible with the PIN alone.

For more information, please refer to this article Find your product key for Office 2010

In the meantime, if you have proof of purchase, you may try contacting Microsoft Support for possible assistance, you can use this link to find the appropriate contact number: Global Customer Service phone numbers - Microsoft Support  

However, please consider upgrading to a newer version of Microsoft Office, as Office 2010 is no longer supported.

I hope my information meet your expectations, feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.


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