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Lost Microsoft Works In Reformat

#1 Help Me 101

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Posted 31 October 2008 - 05:41 PM

Well I reformatted my Hard Drive and for some reason, Microsoft Works and a lot of other softwares disappeared.

I didn't have any CD's or Product Keys given so I don't know how to get it back :thumbsup:

Does anyone know what to do? Thanks

#2 garmanma

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Posted 01 November 2008 - 09:49 AM

When you reformat, you wipe the drive clean, nothing is saved
You can try Open Office, which is free, for your Office application needs:
http://download.openoffice.org/2.4.2/

To replace other software you lost, have a look at our Freeware Replacements forum:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html

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#3 Help Me 101

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Posted 01 November 2008 - 01:01 PM

^Thanks.

By the way, is it possible to copy the Microsoft Works from a different computer to mine? Or do you need a product key as well?

#4 garmanma

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Posted 01 November 2008 - 02:14 PM

Only if you have the product key, otherwise it's a violation

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#5 Help Me 101

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Posted 01 November 2008 - 07:30 PM

^Oh. Never mind then. I bought my computer about 4 years ago and I have no idea where I've put all those stuff. I don't even think I got a CD or Product Key since it was already installed in the computer.

Thanks anyways