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How to Find Your Microsoft Office Product Key On Computer

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Product keys have become a rarity in today's software landscape but occasionally you may find yourself needing yours for reasons like reinstalling or transfer of ownership. If you're struggling to locate it, don't worry! This article will guide you through the process step-by-step.

Method 1: Using NirSoft’s ProduKey

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ProduKey is a lightweight tool developed by Nirsoft that can help extract product keys from various software installed on your computer including Microsoft Office and Windows. Here's how to use it:

1. Download and install 'NirSoft's ProduKeys'(https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/view-product-serial-key.html) from its official website.

2. Once the installation process is complete, double-click on 'ProduKey.exe' to launch the program.

3. In the main window of ProduKey, click on either 'File' or press 'F5' key depending upon your operating system (Windows/MS Office).

4. This will display a list of all installed programs along with their corresponding product keys under different categories such as Microsoft Office and Windows.

5. Simply navigate through these sections until you find the specific version(s) for which you're looking to retrieve the product code, then double-click on them to view further details including your desired key (s).

Solution 2: Recover MS Office Product Key from Registry Entries

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If method one doesn't work out or if your copy of Microsoft Office was pre-installed with Windows and not separately installed then you might be able to recover the product key by following these steps:

1. Press Win + R simultaneously on your keyboard.

2. Type 'regedit' in the search bar that appears, press Enter when finished typing.

3. In the Registry Editor window that opens up navigate through HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft Office\ followed by the specific version of MS Office you're trying to recover key for (e.g., 2010 or 365).

4. Within this folder look out for 'ProductKey' value under either 'Office16.' OR simply search directly within registry files using Ctrl + F keys and type in 'productkey'.

5. Once found double-click on it, then copy the long string of characters underneath as that should be your Product Key.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If after following these steps you still can't seem to find or recover your Microsoft Office product key from either method above try checking a few more places such as:

* The original installation media (CD/DVD/USB drive) if available.

* Your email inbox/spam folder for purchase confirmation messages that often contain activation keys.

Remember, having an active internet connection may be necessary to activate some versions of MS Office after recovering the product key. Good luck!

Find microsoft office product key on computer