How to Find the License Key for Microsoft Works 9.0

Microsoft Works is an office suite that is similar to Microsoft Office. The suite comes with a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar programs. Microsoft licenses Works Suite. The license key accompanies the software for activation and legal use purposes. There are several ways to locate your Microsoft Works 9.0 license key. The license label will say product key or product ID. You can contact Microsoft for a product replacement, in case you cannot find your license key.

Things You'll Need

• Original computer cardboard box
• Microsoft Works CD
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Web Browser
• Microsoft Works Word Processor

Instructions

CD Case

1. Open up the cardboard box that your computer or laptop came in.

2. Locate the CD case labeled "Microsoft Works Suite."

3. Find the sticker attached to the case. It should say "Microsoft Works Suite 9.0 Software" on the top of the sticker. The sticker may be blue or yellow.

4. Locate the product key on the bottom of the sticker. It will read "Product Key XXX-XXX-XXXX-XXXX."

5. See Resources for an example of a Microsoft Works Suite 9.0 product key sticker.

Certificate of Authenticity

1. Locate the Certificate of Authenticity paper in the computer's cardboard box. The certificate is usually stored in a cardboard or paper sleeve.

2. Pull the certificate out of its storage sleeve.

3. Confirm that the label says "Certificate of Authenticity" at the top. Confirm that it is a certificate for "Microsoft Works Suite 9.0," which should be printed in the middle of the label.

4. Read the product key listed on the bottom of the certificate. It will be labeled "Product Key XXX-XXX-XXXX-XXXX" and have a bar code underneath.

5. See Resources for an example of a Certificate of Authenticity.

Using Your Computer

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Click on the "Start" icon, located on the bottom of your computer screen and choose "All Programs."

3. Double click on the "Microsoft Works Word Processor" icon to open up a blank document.

4. Click on the "Help" button and choose "About Microsoft Works."

5. Read the Product ID displayed in the window. It should say "Product ID: XXX-XXX-XX-XXX," the numbers following Product ID text is your license key for Microsoft Works.

Contact Microsoft

1. Open up a web browser and type in "http://support.microsoft.com" in the address bar. Hit "Enter" to go to that web page.

2. Scroll down the Microsoft support site until you see the "Contact a Support Professional by Email, Online, or Phone" link. Click on the link to open it.

3. Select your country, such as United States, from the drop-down menu. A new web page will open up.

4. Click on the "Works 9" link, located under the "Personal or Home Finances" list of products.

5. Select the option "Media Replacement" and select how you purchased the product (if it was purchased in-store or online). A new web page will open. Follow the on-screen instructions for e-mailing the support desk, or call the phone number indicated on the website.

Tips & Warnings

• Never copy and paste product or license keys found on websites promoting illegal activities. Microsoft Works is a copyrighted and licensed software. Downloading it from any other website other than Microsoft.com or using keys found on warez websites is considered illegal.

References

• Support.microsoft.com: Media Replacement
• Support.microsoft.com: How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
• Support.microsoft.com: Product Activation Solution Center

Resources

• Supcontent.gateway.com: Microsoft Works Suite Product Key Sticker
• Pacificgeek.com: Microsoft Works Suite Certificate of Authenticity