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How to recover an OEM copy of MS Office (with Perpetual license) on a Windows 10 laptop, after formatting and reinstalling Windows from a Flash drive?

Anonymous
2023-01-17T01:55:52+00:00

Hi there

How to recover an OEM copy of MS Office on a Windows 10 laptop, after formatting and reinstalling Windows from a Flash drive?

(It had a perpetual license, without any need to pay monthly or annually).

Thanks.

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Anonymous
2023-01-20T14:46:20+00:00

Hi, yes, Office 2010 is no longer supported. If you still need to install this version, you'll need an Office 2010 installation disc and a product key for the version you're trying to install.

For reference to the instructions provided. You may check this link. https://support.microsoft.com//office/1b8f3c9b-bdd2-4a4f-8c88-aa756546529d

Find out what your options are here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/3a3e45de-51ac-4944-b2ba-c2e415432789

I hope this answered your question.

Best Regards, Myk

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-19T20:42:53+00:00

    Hi Myk,

    So, if it was Office 2010, then it cannot be recovered after formatting, and I need to buy a new license, right?

    Thanks.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-19T12:49:54+00:00

    Hi, what version of Office do you have? It should be associated with the Microsoft account you used to activate it. You might be logging in with a different email which is why is not showing.

    If this is Office 2010, the only way to reinstall it is through the installation CD and a product key.

    Best Regards, Myk

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-18T17:26:53+00:00

    Hi @Myk

    • I do not see my Office listed on https://account.microsoft.com/services/, instead, it is asking me to pay for the Office subscription.
    • The OEM Office copy I had before formatting was without any annual or monthly payment. Where can I download it without paying and see if my laptop accepts it without a product key?

    Thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-01-17T02:27:49+00:00

    Hi, thank you for coming to the forum. I will be happy to assist in the best way I can.

    Once you activated your Office product it gets associated with your Microsoft account. On your computer, please sign in to your Microsoft Account https://account.microsoft.com/services/ or Office.com/setup locate the Office and click Install.

    You can also follow the instruction here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/1144e0de-e849-496e-8e33-ed6fb1b34202#BKMK_Reinstall

    I hope this helps. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to get in contact. I will be more than happy to assist you further.

    Kind Regards Myk

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