ML, I would think the key you need would be included somewhere in the paperwork that came with the computer. There is also a chance that it may be on a sticker somewhere on the computer tower (one for Windows and one for Office). Peace, G "The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked" ----- Original Message ----- From: "ml" <my2punkin@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:36 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: ,pps > welllllllllllllll no matter that it's supposed to be free I STILL get > product key requirement to open .pps it's driving me nutx.... --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------