Have Office XP Pro 2002 and can't activate it.

Here are some links that should help you get a phone activation number:

Phone Activation Process in Photos Win XP-7 Office 2003-2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929

NOTE: you can find links to the specific activation instruction for Office or Windows in hyperlinks at the bottom of the article

If none of the other fixes work, do a phone activation. Do not enter anything until the phone system offers you the option to talk to a live service rep. Explain the problem to them. You are transferring the installation from a “dead” computer, or you are getting an invalid product key and would like to know the exact reason

Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx

Manually invoke Activation applet to get phone number

·         Click Start, or invoke Run dialog using <WIN> +< R>

·         in the Run Box type slui.exe 4   (you need to include the “4” to get to the right spot)

·         Select the appropriate location for an activation centre near you and call them. Except on weekends.

Activation and Registration info, phone numbers and links 

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326851

·         Telephone activation might take longer than activation through the Internet. You should be at your computer when you call, and you should have your software Product Key available.

1.     In the Activation Wizard, select the country/region where you reside and where you plan to use the product .

The wizard provides one or more telephone numbers appropriate for your selection. Use the number provided on your Activation Wizard screen to call the Microsoft Activation Center.

2.     Call the Activation Center .

The customer service representative asks you for your installation ID (displayed on your screen) and other relevant information. After your installation ID is verified, you receive a confirmation ID.

3.     In the Activation Wizard, type the confirmation ID in the spaces provided at the bottom of the screen, and then press ENTER .

Notes

·         Telephone activation is not available for Trial and Subscription versions.

Use Activation Wizard to get the “Installation ID” required by Phone and Chat Help lines

do the activation method below:

·         Open Word application.

·         Click on the round Office button in the upper left corner of the screen.

·         Select "Word Options" at the bottom of the menu.

·         Select "Resources" from the left menu.

·         Click "Activate" on the right side

·         Select "I want to activate the software over the Internet" and click "Next". This will usually complete successfully and activate the software.

·         If you were unable to automatically activate over the Internet, you may select "I want to activate the software by telephone" and click "Next."

The Microsoft Activation Wizard will show you three steps:

Step 1: Select your location

Step 2: Installation ID (This will be required by the chat/phone support team from you for activation. Please provide it to them immediately)

Step 3: Confirmation ID (This will be provided by the support to you that you need to enter from boxes A to H to proceed with the activation. You may click on Next after entering the ID to complete the activation.

Fixing Product Activation problems - *http://news.office-watch.com/t/n.aspx?a=1382*

What can you do if Office product activation is refused?

If phone activation fails you can ask the same person for help though most likely it’s a mix-up with the activation code.

If you don’t get an activation code, Microsoft staff should explain why authorization can’t be given. If they can’t, then ask to speak to a supervisor. Try to find out exactly what the problem is and ask about further appeals process.

Resources to help you activate a license in Microsoft Office 2002-2007 programs -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/828958