Microsoft KB Archive/820940

= You receive an &quot;Invalid product key&quot; error message when you install Office 2000 =

Article ID: 820940

Article Last Modified on 1/6/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office 2000 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to install Microsoft Office 2000, you receive the following error message:

Invalid product key.



CAUSE
This behavior may occur if the Product Key and Part Number you are using are a mix of OEM and Retail codes.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, contact the vendor where you purchased Office 2000 and request a new Product Key or new media.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbtshoot kbsetup kbprb KB820940

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