I lost my activation key for Office 2010

Question

i have lost my product key for office 2010. How do I install it without the activate key?

Answer 1

Hi Michael Cron

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum and thank you for your question.

I understand how frustrating this is, especially with an older version like Office 2010.

Unfortunately, Office 2010 cannot be installed or activated without a valid product key. Microsoft does not provide replacement keys if the original one is lost.

There are still a few options that you can try, such as:

• Recover the key from a computer where Office 2010 is still installed, if you still have access to that device.
• Check your original proof of purchase (email receipt, product card, or box).
• If neither is available, the only supported path forward is to purchase a newer version of Office or switch to Microsoft 365.

Office 2010 is not supported anymore, please refer to End of support for Office 2010 .

Thank you for your understanding.