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How to put MSWin 2000 Word on Win XP without the key code

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by cbeal11

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I still have my MS Word disk from my old gateway computer. does anyone know how I can put it on Win XP and bypass the key code? when I put in the key code it says that the code is incorrect. Is there anyway to bypass the keycode?

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by thechas

I suspect that you are getting the code incorrect error because you are attempting to install OEM software on a system other than what it was originally licensed for.

Unlike retail versions of software, OEM version are often limited to just the original computer they were shipped with.

If fact, part of the key code on some Microsoft OEM software identifies the system manufacture as the support contact.

Thus, you cannot install a Gateway OEM copy of Microsoft software on a Dell or any other major manufactures computer.

You can verify this by reading the EULA for the Microsoft software that came with your Gateway.

My best recommendation for you is to use one of the free-ware or open source alternatives to Microsoft Office.

Open Office works very well.

Another option if the only part of Office that you need is Word would be to buy a copy of Microsoft Works. Some versions of Works include Word.

Chas

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