How can I download of Microsoft Office 2003 without the CD?

Question

I have the product key but not the original CD. I read about slipstreaming and wanted to try it. Can anyone give me the files for Microsoft Office 2003 Home and Student or Professional edition or where can I get it for free? I have Office Professional edition 2003 product key but not the CD.

Answer 1

If you have lost, broken, or misplaced your original Microsoft Office or Microsoft Publisher installation CD, you can order replacement media from Microsoft.



Order a replacement CD U.S. customers can contact the Microsoft Order Desk at the following phone number: [phone], Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific time. Canadian customers can contact the Canadian Order Desk at the following number: [phone], Monday through Friday, 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific time. Check the status of your order To view the status of your order on the Microsoft Web site, visit the following Web site: http://status.microsoft.upgrade.com To obtain order status, enter the order number and zip code or postal code.



You can also check the status of your order by calling one of the phone numbers listed earlier in this article. APPLIES TO Microsoft Publisher 2002 Standard Edition Microsoft Office XP, All Editions Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003 Microsoft Office Access 2003 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003

Answer 2

There a couple options:



1. You can contact Microsoft support in order to get a replacement DVD: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246



2. Another option is to test out the new Office 2010 Beta for free, as it has many new features since the 2003 version: http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/default.aspx



Cheers,



Bryn

MSFT Office Outreach

Answer 3

Hoping that Microsoft still supports this version and if you purchased it legally (thus the Product Key) you can probably call their toll free number and explain your situation, provide a proof of purchase and they can probably send you a replacement media. Otherwise, you may have more luck going to eBay and search for it there. By the way, there is a difference between retail and OEM versions so if you know which one you purchased, search for the correct version before purchasing it. Product key codes from retail will not work with OEM version and vice versa. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 4

I would just use Open Office since it's free. It looks the same as 2003 but has more features and can save to and open all MS Office formats.

Answer 5

have had lots of luck with this site for years used with absolutly no problems downloads.com



about anything you need some free some pay, so use your product code when prompted



what i do is when asking for item. once they show you on the top right will say relevence or most downloads i go for the most downloads shows must be good that many people used.

Answer 6

why dont you contact Microsoft support, i think they will surely help you.

Answer 7

google it with torrent at the end, if you have a valid license key then it is not illegal