Re: Publisher software not working-CD key problem

humblehomeuser wrote:

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version 9.00.2720
for first time since purchased this PC (with it already loaded) 3 years
ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25 character
CD
Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code on the multi-color
sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand what the problem is.

It is clear what the problem is - you are entering the Product Key for
Windows and not the Product Key for Office. The Product Key for Office will
be found on the CD case holding MS Office 2000 that came with your
computer.

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!
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