Can I Find the MS Word CD Key After Reinstalling Windows XP?

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After formatting the C drive and reinstalling Windows XP, the user lost access to MS Word due to the missing product key. Suggestions for recovering the key include contacting Microsoft for assistance or attempting to use product keys from friends' copies, as multiple keys may work for a single disc. The discussion emphasizes the importance of exploring available resources, including online searches, for potential solutions.
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When I formatted my C drive and reinstalled windows XP my MS Word was, of course, wiped out too. But it turns out that I can't find the KEY for me to reinstall it. Is there a way to find this from perhaps some of the documents that I wrote with it? Is there anything I can do? I sure can't afford a new copy.

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Hi,
One of the 2 ways I can suggest is to contact Microsoft, and ask what should you do in this case...
The second way is to try the KEYs from some of your friends' copies. I think it may help as one disc can have several acceptable keys, not just one.
Don't know if any of these ways is usable... But let's try it! :)
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