Publisher software not working-CD key problem

[humblehomeuser]

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version 9.00.2720 for
first time since purchased this PC (with it already loaded) 3 years ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25 character CD
Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code on the multi-color
sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand what the problem is.

HELP!

 

[Malke]

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version 9.00.2720
for first time since purchased this PC (with it already loaded) 3 years
ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25 character
CD
Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code on the multi-color
sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand what the problem is.

It is clear what the problem is - you are entering the Product Key for
Windows and not the Product Key for Office. The Product Key for Office will
be found on the CD case holding MS Office 2000 that came with your
computer.

Malke

 

[Elmo]

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version 9.00.2720 for
first time since purchased this PC (with it already loaded) 3 years ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25 character CD
Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code on the multi-color
sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand what the problem is.

HELP!

If you have nothing but the trial version of Office, you might try the
FREE "MS Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition".

http://www.microsoft.com/express/vwd/

 

[LetoII]

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version 9.00.2720 for
first time since purchased this PC (with it already loaded) 3 years ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25 character CD
Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code on the multi-color
sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand what the problem is.

HELP!

What does this have to do with XP?? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I'm trying to use Microsoft Publisher, Windows XP-Home version
9.00.2720 for first time since purchased this PC (with it already
loaded) 3 years ago.

Up pops a "Welcome to MS Office 2000" and after I enter the 25
character CD Key code it says it's an invalid code. It's the code
on the multi-color sticker on side of my PC, so I don't understand
what the problem is.

The problem is that the sticker on the side of your computer is clearly
marked as what it is for... Windows XP. You are trying to use that sticker
(or more to the point - the number it has on it) as a valid product key for
a different product (Microsoft Publisher.) That's not going to happen. Use
your product key for Microsoft Publisher for Microsoft Publisher. ;-)

Sounds like you got a trial version of the software and never actually
bought it.

 

[PD43]

What does this have to do with XP??  NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

Killfile this dweeb and you'll be doing everyone a favor.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

What does this have to do with XP?? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

NoConsequence?
Name change?

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

NoConsequence?
Name change?

You can always tell the trolls. They change their names to escape our
killfiles.

I don't mind. It only takes a second or two to put them back. It takes
them much longer to change their names.

 

[M.I.5¾]

What does this have to do with XP?? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

Another name change. Doesn't fool anyone.

You really need to seek professional help. This constant obsession with but
a single irrelevancy is a classic symptom of mental illness.

 

[M.I.5¾]

What does this have to do with XP?? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere

Killfile this dweeb and you'll be doing everyone a favor.

 

[LetoII]

You can always tell the trolls. They change their names to escape our
killfiles.

I don't mind. It only takes a second or two to put them back. It takes
them much longer to change their names.

No, actually it only takes a couple of seconds to change the name too.
More misinformation from a supposed MVP.