--===============0150738418074082398==
--0000000000008ffb58062cb41aed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I don't think so but it is just the software she needs.
On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 16:25, Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Does Best Buy have stores in the UK?
>
> On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31=E2=80=AFAM, Jim Ryan via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
> Daniel,
>
> For people like that I always advise them to go to Best Buy and get a
> Chromebook. Inexpensive, easy to use, long battery life, and access to a=
ll
> the Google apps. You can usually find one on sale for 200-300 dollars. =
If
> she doesn't like it you can return it in 15 days. She would need a Googl=
e
> (gmail) account, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never had
> somebody not thank me for pointing them in that direction.
>
> On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Ron,
>>
>> I'll give that a try and if not I'll probably persuade her to buy
>> software - though she doesn't really us it enough to justify the outlay.
>> She is retired and living off a mixture of pension and savings so not fl=
ush
>> with money and has some savings for her really old age.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Daniel! So great to hear from you. I almost never check this email and
>>> glad I did. I asked AI for help. Here is the response:
>>>
>>> 1. Incompatibility with Windows 11:
>>> =E2=80=A2 Office 2010 is quite old and may have compatibility i=
ssues
>>> with Windows 11. Some features, including activation processes, might n=
ot
>>> work correctly on the newer OS.
>>> 2. Internet Activation Issues:
>>> =E2=80=A2 Sometimes, the software may not connect to Microsoft=
=E2=80=99s
>>> activation servers, which could be causing the missing activation code
>>> issue.
>>> 3. Key Already in Use:
>>> =E2=80=A2 If the Office 2010 license was used multiple times on=
other
>>> machines, it might have reached its activation limit, preventing a new =
code
>>> generation.
>>> 4. Installation of Different Versions:
>>> =E2=80=A2 Since you installed the 32-bit version, if the origin=
al key
>>> was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be causing validation probl=
ems.
>>>
>>> Potential Solutions:
>>>
>>> 1. Try the Office Activation Troubleshooter:
>>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft provides a troubleshooter that can diagnose=
and fix
>>> activation issues. Try running it from the Control Panel under
>>> =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.=E2=80=9D
>>> 2. Manual Phone Activation (Alternative Method):
>>> =E2=80=A2 If the software isn=E2=80=99t generating an activatio=
n code
>>> automatically, try running the command prompt as an administrator and u=
sing
>>> the following command to force manual activation:
>>>
>>> cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /ac=
t
>>>
>>> This might help initiate the process and generate a code.
>>>
>>> 3. Use the =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D Option:
>>> =E2=80=A2 Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D=
> =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Office and
>>> enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog.
>>> 4. Reinstall Office 2010:
>>> =E2=80=A2 If the original installation was corrupted or missing=
key
>>> components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you can find the 64-bit
>>> version) might resolve the issue.
>>> 5. Contacting Microsoft Support (Persistence Needed):
>>> =E2=80=A2 Although it may take time, contacting Microsoft suppo=
rt and
>>> explaining that the activation wizard is not providing an installation =
ID
>>> might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide activation assistance.
>>>
>>> Long-Term Solution:
>>>
>>> If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider
>>> alternatives such as:
>>>
>>> =E2=80=A2 Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Affordable with the=
latest
>>> features.
>>> =E2=80=A2 LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternatives that can ha=
ndle
>>> basic Office tasks.
>>> =E2=80=A2 Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License: If a newer ver=
sion is
>>> needed but without a subscription.
>>>
>>> If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be=
time for
>>> a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her n=
eeds.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ron Soave
>>>
>>> > On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > List,
>>> >
>>> > Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer
>>> related and waits for me to resolve her problems....
>>> >
>>> > Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her
>>> and it is running W11. Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that wa=
s
>>> family software (I think you could have 4 users on it). I installed Of=
fice
>>> 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or has l=
ost
>>> the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it.
>>> >
>>> > So far so good except I can't activate the software because it does
>>> not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by ph=
one
>>> either. After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and thought I
>>> would ask the list instead.
>>> >
>>> > The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a more
>>> recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't seem =
very
>>> likely in the near future. So any ideas why the software won't generat=
e an
>>> activation code and would spending time on a long call to Microsoft sim=
ply
>>> be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this kind of phone call=
)?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if
>>> the list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop was=
ting
>>> money on stuff she doesn't need . ..
>>>
>>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets@autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets
>> http://autox.team.net/archive
>>
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan@jimryan.com
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Jim Ryan
>
> =C2=A9=C2=BF=C2=A9=C2=AC
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets@autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets
> http://autox.team.net/archive
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/refisk@chartermi.net
>
>
--0000000000008ffb58062cb41aed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
<div dir=3D"ltr">I don't think so but it is just the software she needs=
.</div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr=
" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 16:25, Rick Fisk <<a href=
=3D"mailto:refisk@chartermi.net";>refisk@chartermi.net</a>> wrote:<br></d=
iv><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;bord=
er-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"auto"><div=
dir=3D"ltr"></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Does Best Buy have stores in the UK?</d=
iv><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 27, 2025, at 8:31=
=E2=80=AFAM, Jim Ryan via Spridgets <<a href=3D"mailto:spridgets@autox.t=
eam.net" target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br><br><=
/blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div =
dir=3D"ltr">Daniel,=C2=A0<div><br></div><div>For people like that I always =
advise them to go to Best Buy and get a Chromebook.=C2=A0 Inexpensive,=C2=
=A0easy to use, long battery life, and access to all the Google apps.=C2=A0=
You can usually=C2=A0find one on sale for 200-300 dollars.=C2=A0 If she do=
esn't like it you can return it in 15 days.=C2=A0 She would need a Goog=
le (gmail) account, but that's easy and free to set up. I have never ha=
d somebody not thank me for pointing them in that direction.</div></div><br=
><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, J=
an 27, 2025 at 5:51=E2=80=AFAM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <<a href=3D"mai=
lto:spridgets@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net</a=
>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px=
0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">Thanks Ron,<div><br></div><div>I'll give that a try and i=
f not I'll probably persuade her to buy software - though she doesn'=
;t really us it enough to justify the outlay.=C2=A0 She is retired and livi=
ng off a mixture of pension and savings so not flush with money and has som=
e savings for her really old age.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards</div><di=
v><br></div><div>Daniel</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=
=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:04, Ron Soave <<=
a href=3D"mailto:soavero@yahoo.com"; target=3D"_blank">soavero@yahoo.com</a>=
> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px =
0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Dani=
el! So great to hear from you. I almost never check this email and glad I d=
id. I asked AI for help. Here is the response:<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Incompatibility with Win=
dows 11:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Office 2010 is quite old and may=
have compatibility issues with Windows 11. Some features, including activa=
tion processes, might not work correctly on the newer OS.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Internet Activation Issu=
es:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Sometimes, the software may not =
connect to Microsoft=E2=80=99s activation servers, which could be causing t=
he missing activation code issue.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Key Already in Use:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the Office 2010 license was u=
sed multiple times on other machines, it might have reached its activation =
limit, preventing a new code generation.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Installation of Differen=
t Versions:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Since you installed the 32-bit v=
ersion, if the original key was tied to a 64-bit installation, it might be =
causing validation problems.<br>
<br>
Potential Solutions:<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 1.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Try the Office Activatio=
n Troubleshooter:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft provides a troubleshoo=
ter that can diagnose and fix activation issues. Try running it from the Co=
ntrol Panel under =E2=80=9CTroubleshooting=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CPrograms.=
=E2=80=9D<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 2.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Manual Phone Activation =
(Alternative Method):<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the software isn=E2=80=99t ge=
nerating an activation code automatically, try running the command prompt a=
s an administrator and using the following command to force manual activati=
on:<br>
<br>
cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS&quo=
t; /act<br>
<br>
This might help initiate the process and generate a code.<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Use the =E2=80=9CChange =
Product Key=E2=80=9D Option:<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Go to =E2=80=9CFile=E2=80=9D >=
; =E2=80=9CHelp=E2=80=9D > =E2=80=9CChange Product Key=E2=80=9D in Offic=
e and enter the key manually to see if it prompts an activation dialog.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 4.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Reinstall Office 2010:<b=
r>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0If the original installation was=
corrupted or missing key components, uninstalling and reinstalling (if you=
can find the 64-bit version) might resolve the issue.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 5.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Contacting Microsoft Sup=
port (Persistence Needed):<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Although it may take time, conta=
cting Microsoft support and explaining that the activation wizard is not pr=
oviding an installation ID might help. Sometimes, they can manually provide=
activation assistance.<br>
<br>
Long-Term Solution:<br>
<br>
If all else fails and activation proves to be a dead end, consider alternat=
ives such as:<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription: Aff=
ordable with the latest features.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0LibreOffice or OpenOffice: Free alternat=
ives that can handle basic Office tasks.<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0 =C2=A0Discounted Office 2021 Perpetual License=
: If a newer version is needed but without a subscription.<br>
<br>
If you think she=E2=80=99ll resist purchasing new software, it might be tim=
e for a gentle push to upgrade or switch to free alternatives that meet her=
needs.<br>
<br>
<br>
Ron Soave<br>
<br>
> On Jan 25, 2025, at 3:54=E2=80=AFPM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <<a =
href=3D"mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.=
team.net</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> List,<br>
> <br>
> Unlike myself, my wife never spends any money on anything computer rel=
ated and waits for me to resolve her problems....<br>
> <br>
> Currently she has a very nice Microsoft SurfacePro laptop I got her an=
d it is running W11.=C2=A0 Her old PC ran W1O and Home Office 2010 that was=
family software (I think you could have 4 users on it).=C2=A0 I installed =
Office 2010 ok but the 32 bit version because one of my daughters has or ha=
s lost the 64 bit disc and isn't owning up to it.<br>
> <br>
> So far so good except I can't activate the software because it doe=
s not generate an activation code which means you can't activate it by =
phone either.=C2=A0 After spending some time on hold to MS I gave up and th=
ought I would ask the list instead.<br>
> <br>
> The solution of course is for her to 'find' the money for a mo=
re recent copy of office just like I had to for myself, this doesn't se=
em very likely in the near future.=C2=A0 So any ideas why the software won&=
#39;t generate an activation code and would spending time on a long call to=
Microsoft simply be a waste of my time (yes, she isn't good with this =
kind of phone call)?<br>
> <br>
> Thanks and probably better than googling for an answer again and if th=
e list draws a blank I'll tell him to start saving up and to stop wasti=
ng money on stuff she doesn't need . .. <br>
<br>
</blockquote></div>
------------------------<br>
<br>
<a href=3D"mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">spridgets@aut=
ox.team.net</a><br>
<br>
et=3D"_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>
<br>
Archive: <a href=3D"http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets"; rel=3D"norefer=
rer" target=3D"_blank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets</a>=C2=A0 <a=
href=3D"http://autox.team.net/archive"; rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"_blank=
">http://autox.team.net/archive</a><br>
<br>
ets/ryan@jimryan.com" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">http://autox.tea=
m.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan@jimryan.com</a><br>
</blockquote></div><div><br clear=3D"all"></div><div><br></div><span class=
=3D"gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_s=
ignature"><div dir=3D"ltr"><p style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><span style=3D"fon=
t-size:10pt;color:navy">Jim Ryan<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style=3D"font-s=
ize:12.8px">=C2=A9=C2=BF=C2=A9=C2=AC</p></div></div>
<span>------------------------</span><br><span></span><br><span><a href=3D"=
mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">spridgets@autox.team.net=
</a></span><br><span></span><br><span>Donate: <a href=3D"http://www.team.ne=
t/donate.html" target=3D"_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a></span>=
<br><span>Suggested annual donation: $12.75</span><br><span></span><br><spa=
n>Archive: <a href=3D"http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets"; target=3D"_b=
lank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets</a> =C2=A0<a href=3D"http://a=
utox.team.net/archive" target=3D"_blank">http://autox.team.net/archive</a><=
/span><br><span></span><br><span>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href=3D"http://auto=
x.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/refisk@chartermi.net" target=3D"_blank=
">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/refisk@chartermi.net</a><=
/span><br></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div>
--0000000000008ffb58062cb41aed--
--===============0150738418074082398==
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Content-Disposition: inline
------------------------
spridgets@autox.team.net
Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets http://autox.team.net/archive
--===============0150738418074082398==--
|