"reduced functionality mode" in Office XP

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On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 10:43:09 -0700, Chris wrote:

> Hoping someone can help me with this problem!!! I
> purchased a used Dell Latitude Cpx laptop w/ XP Pro &
> Office XP installed. It did not come with the
> installation CD's. I installed AOL & added 128mb of RAM.
> When I went to use Word, I recieved a message that
> went something like this: "due to a significant change
> in your machine's configuration, Office is now in reduced
> functionality mode. Please insert your original Office CD
> and click next and follow the onscreen instructions to
> restore full functionality of your Office
> programs . . . ."
> Now I cannot create, modify, or save documents in Word,
> and I imagine the other Office programs are also going to
> be affected. Is there any way to restore Office to full
> functionality without the CD?
> I woulkd appreciate any help!!!!! Thanks!!!

Go online. Open Word and click on Help> Activate Product. If online
activation fails, follow the on screen directions or contact Dell for
further assistance.

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User