Why isn't my Microsoft Word 2007 program working?

Question

I have recently been using Microsoft Word 2007 on my computer and today it has stopped working! I can open files but I can't type or do anything else. I ran diagnostics and everything is fine. I also did a system update and had no problems there. It asks me for a key code but I don't believe I have one. Also, this software came with the computer when I bought it. Am I missing something? Was this just a trial and now I have no way of typing up documents? Or is there a key code I am missing in the computer manuel? Please help! I desperately need to type up some written works and resumes for a job I am applying for. And if this was a trial do you know of any free programs I can download (like Works, ETC) for free or if there is another program on my computer to create documents? All help is appreciated! Thank you!

Answer 1

That sounds like a free trial copy of Microsoft Office that was good for 25 uses (of all Office programs combined) or 60 days. At the end of that time it stops letting you edit your files or create new ones. You have to purchase Microsoft Office 2010, or at least Word 2010, to do that.



Note: The 25-character product key on the computer case or laptop bottom is NOT the key for MS Office. It’s only for the Windows operating system.



Here are some of your options for legally paying less than full price for Microsoft Office 2010:



First, if you're a student, you may qualify for the Office 2010 Professional Academic edition at a pretty good price ($79.95):



http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/default.aspx#discounts



Second, if you’re interested in buying just Word, check out this URL, especially the second group of listings.



http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/buy/office-2010-pricing-information-HA101810737.aspx



Also, if you have files that are locked up in the new Word 2010 file format (.docx), here’s a possibility for salvaging them. Microsoft offers a free Compatibility pack that allows earlier versions of Word (and Microsoft Works) to read and write Word 2010 files. If you have access to an earlier version, this can at least give you back your documents. Some new features of Word 2010 will be lost or converted to straight text in the conversion to the earlier version.



Good luck.

Answer 2

I'm almost certain that it was a trial, and now it's asking you to activate. But not to fear! There is a great free program similar to Microsoft Office, and you can even create Microsoft Office files with it. The link for it is below:



http://www.openoffice.org/

Answer 3

As others have pointed out, your free trial has run out. Eligible students can get Office at a huge discount from their educational institution or from Microsoft here:

http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-us/default.aspx





Basic Microsoft Office is free from Microsoft at the Microsoft SkyDrive site:

http://www.skydrive.com/



You don't download the free version of Office. You use it on line in your web browser. It takes up no disc space on your hard drive and your files are available to you on every internet connected computer wherever you go. You also get free 25 gig of on-line storage and free file sharing. Microsoft Office saves in standard XML open file format based on open standards, unlike like OpenOffice, which saves in deprecated (discontinued, obsolete) file formats.

Answer 4

My Microsoft Word was also not working properly, I tried a lot to fix that but unable to fix. At last I got this link http://microsoft-office.customer-supports.com I just visited and made a call on their toll free. I got instant help from a certified technician to fix my MS Word problem.