Hi community! I’ve done some searching on this issue, but could not find a satisfactory thread. I had my MBP SSD corrupted a week back, and had to reformat and re-install OSX. Feature used to see edits made to a text document on pages for mac. I then used my Time Machine backup to restore all my data and programs.

A Product Key is a unique 25-character alpha-numeric code used to redeem and activate your Office product. You cannot use a product key for an older Office product (or a different product) to redeem your new copy of Office. Sign in with an Office 365 subscription. If you have an Office 365 subscription, you can’t use your product key to activate Mac 2011. Instead, sign in with the email address that’s associated with Office.

But now, MS Office 2011 is asking for me re-enter my Authentication Key. While I have the Office disk; here is my issue.

The disk is a family pack (3 licenses). But it had only 1 Auth Key (alpha numeric).

The infinitely annoying Office activation requires entering that key and then using the generated Activation Code (numeric only), to activate the program. I tried using the numeric Activation Code, but that is not working. The program insists on the longer Auth Key. But I’m afraid if I re-enter that, I’ll lose an additional license on the same Mac. (I’ve been saving the others for an upcoming MBA purchase, and the third for my sister’s MB when she visits this summer).

What can I do restore my first license? Thanks in advance! Ok, I haven't dealt with any of MS's latest activation stuff, but I remember back with Office XP and Windows XP you could just call up a number and let them know you had to install a new hard drive or had to reinstall Windows and they would give you a new activation key. Is this not how it is anymore?

At startup hold down the Command+Option/Alt+r keys until you see a globe on the screen. Then use disk utility to partition and format the drive HSF+ and then select Reinstall Mac OS X. Whatever version of OS X that originally came on your system will be installed and then you can upgrade back to Mountain Lion.

I remember it being a pain but at least, in the end, I was able to get everything taken care of. Just curious, and I hate to hijack the thread, but is this how it is with Adobe stuff too? Best cloud backup for mac 2015.

I'm looking to purchase an old/used copy of Photoshop for just messing around with. Will I have issues if it's not uninstalled properly? No need to buy a new license. During the activation process (i.e., when you are entering the unique activation code), there is an option to activate by telephone. Select your country and dial that number. DO NOT try doing this using the automated process (it won't work); instead, select the option to speak to a CSR.

You can simply explain that you are having difficulty activating after a restore/upgrade/whatever and they will ask you to: a) read the product code on the screen (it is not the same as the activation code you are trying to use). B) enter a one-time activation code that they will read to you over the phone. I've done this twice for Office 2011 for MAC - very easy process.

Office for mac save as pdf large file. I know I can merge the files later.

I had to restore my iMac from a Time Machine backup. Everything seemed fine until I tried to start Office 2011 and it is asking me to re-enter my product key. I am trying to locate my key (I believe I downloaded this version originally and it should be in my email but I can't find it) I tried a program that is supposed to 'find the keys for products installed on your computer' (Mac Product Key Finder) and it found my very old Office 2008 key, but not 2011. 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?