I have TimeMachine backups and I got an older version of this file, it didn't work. . Hard to say, there were no errors. Or anything else that can be done to help me out? I've contacted Microsoft themselves but they haven't been successful at helping me because there's no Microsoft account attached to my purchase 😟. Ars may earn compensation on sales from links on this site. After I moved the files, Office 2011 would not start nor did the program ask me to enter my product key again.
Hi, I hope this article can be helpful to you: How to locate your product key or obtain a new product key for Office for Mac Since this question is about Office for Mac, I suggest you post the question in Office for Mac forum: The reason why we recommend posting appropriately is you will get the most qualified pool of respondents, and other partners who read the forums regularly can either share their knowledge or learn from your interaction with us. I found a working solution that could be useful: copy the file com. Everything seemed fine until I tried to start Office 2011 and it is asking me to re-enter my product key. If it is Office 2011 for a retail version, refer to the link below to obtain your product key: When you still cannot find your key, contact your key provider to get more help. Though that would be a long shot.
However, you could expose yourself to serious and potentially harmful security risks. It's up to the user not to lose this information. I think now the only solution is to reinstall Office for Mac 2011. Anson records, edits, and publishes content for his site, provides technical and business services to clients and is an avid self-learner. I used SuperDuper to clone then on the new disk I get asked to register the product key.
Check here for your key. Not the answer you're looking for? Microsoft offers several methods for resolving this type of error. Upgrade to a newer version of Office so you can stay up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. Last but not less important is your own contribution to our cause. I have tried my best to fix whatever is possible. I don't think it's stored in plaintext anywhere, because I just Spotlighted the first 5 characters of the key, and it doesn't show up anywhere. All of your Office for Mac 2011 apps will continue to function.
If you are keeping the software and want to use it longer than its trial time, we strongly encourage you purchasing the license key from Microsoft official website. This is probably because they also did not put any mechanism in place to stop you from installing your version of Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac on as many computers as you want. Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 on this site the. I recently had my Macbook Pro repaired and it had to be wiped clean. I had to restore my iMac from a Time Machine backup. Not the answer you're looking for? That plist doesn't look like normal text, either. Once you have your product key, see.
Anson Alexander Anson Alexander is a blogger, author, educator and web conqueror. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs. Encountered a situation recently where I had to reenter my product key whenever I opened a Microsoft Office 2011 application, even though my software was already licensed. Also, the app support folder didn't seem to have what you're looking for either. Anyways I had my serial handy so I'll be telling the help desk guys that they need to locate the key before cloning a user's system. He has also authored several digital marketing and business courses for LinkedIn Learning previously Lynda. I recently had a MacBook crash and had all the data transferred from it to a new MacBook Air, including the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011.
Well it's asking for my product key again, so I must have done something to piss it off! However, when I try to open any of my Microsoft Office, it asks for a product key. Our intentions are not to harm Microsoft software company but to give the possibility to those who can not pay for any piece of software out there. I called the college but they're unfortunately no help in recovering the product key, especially since I graduated 2 years ago. But it's still something I'd like to know for the future. Thus, I do not have any confirmation email for the serial key, nor a disc box for the serial key. All the best, Mattia Ahhh, shit.
Go to your page and click Digital Content. Or anything that might be helpful? This helps the community, keeps the forums tidy, and recognises useful contributions. I have my clone and my old hard drive in storage, but I'm not happy there is no better way to retrieve my key. However, a problem is that my Microsoft Office came preinstalled on my Mac when I bought it. This article is for Office for Mac 2011. I have the old hard drive and clone in storage, so if there is a way to look up the key given the working install I'd like that. Nothing can stop us, we keep fighting for freedom despite all the difficulties we face each day.
This should contain your product key. Where do I find my Office for Mac 2011 product key? I tried copying plists from the Time Machine backup I also made. The product key should be in your email receipt. Word for Mac 2011 Excel for Mac 2011 Outlook for Mac 2011 PowerPoint for Mac 2011. Try logging into the site where you purchased Office to check your order details.
I am surprised that if I had a totally working install before recovering from back-up that this wasn't restored as well - do I have any options to find it hiding somewhere on my drive? Hi Did you mean you purchased Office 365 or Office 2011? I cloned my old drive with SuperDuper when I resetored I had this problem. When you install or reinstall Microsoft Office, you are prompted to enter the product key. Would you like to answer one of these instead? Does anyone know of any programs for Macs that can find the product key? Check your Order History page for information on how to contact Support. If you are having trouble accessing your product key, contact Microsoft Support. I had my hard drive replaced. Make sure all Office programs are closed.