recover office software

[danny-o1]

start button was frozen so I ran multiple system recoveries. In the process, my office software that came with the computer disappeared.

Can I recover it?

[Dragon-Fur]

@danny-o1 

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@danny-o1 wrote:

start button was frozen so I ran multiple system recoveries. In the process, my office software that came with the computer disappeared.

Can I recover it?

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I doubt it.

In almost every single case the Office software that comes with the computer is Trial software.

From one of the CTO product numbers in this series:

Software - Productivity & Finance

1 month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers

You need a license for Office Software - Office 365 is a subscription based service, there are also older "stand alone" versions that might still be available for purchase.

IF you have a license key for the Office software, activate your Office using your license.

Microsoft Office - Product and License Information 

Unless you purchased Microsoft Office when you purchased your computer, the “pre-installed” Office software is likely a “Trial” version that does require that you purchase the software to use Office.

How-to

Microsoft - Activate Office

With Key - Install Office on your PC or Mac

Calls / links to:

Where to enter your Office product key

 Where to enter your Office product key

          To see help options:  Scroll down to the middle of the page and select product

          Need more help?  Scroll down a bit more to find out how to contact Microsoft

Purchase Options

Microsoft Office Products - Choose your Office

Life is possible without Office

5 free open source alternatives to Microsoft Office

Device Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Device - Solve Problems

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP Notebook 15t-dy100 CTO 

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[danny-o1]

Thanks Dragon-Fur

I feel so stupid

[Dragon-Fur]

@danny-o1 

You are welcome.

Never stupid, Danny.

So many people think that trial software is the real thing.

In a very few cases, there is a "subscription for a year" offer with the notebook - but these offers are outlined in the purchase (and) so not as easily confused.

Stay Safe.

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