Have the original disks but not the key, what do I do now?
RayInTrouble
original 6 green disks but no box or cases. I put the disks in a binder and
threw out the cases without realizing that I was discarding the key, stupid
me. I have many files that my wife created over the years and would like to
access them and continue using the program. The problem is my wifes computer
recently got hit with a virus and I had to re-install Windows XP and now when
I re-install home publishing it will no longer let me run or edit my files.
She likes the program and has many kid memories saved in files that we can't
access. Where do I go from here.
Please respond to this posting or send me email at ray_ga...@hotmail.com
Thanks.
John Inzer
What happens when you try to open your
.php project files?
I've installed MS HP2000 many times
and have never needed a product key.
6 disks? MS HP2000 has 3 disks...
maybe you have a copy of:
MS Works Suite 2000?
Here's some info on installing HP2000.
(245829) Works Suite 2000: How to Install
Individual Programs Included in Works Suite
2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=245829
(scroll down and begin at: Install Programs)
Just a suggestion....
Since MS Home Publishing is no longer
available and it's not unusual for the disks to
fail...it would be a good idea to make copies
of all the disks and save your originals in a
safe place.
--
John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience
Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer
Solutions that work for
me may not work for you
Proceed at your own risk
RayInTrouble
here at work and no key was asked for. I will have to ask my wife where the
problem lies. Looks like I may get my kids fond memories back after all.
thanks again - Ray
"John Inzer" wrote:
> RayInTrouble wrote:
> > I purchased Microsoft Home Publishing a few years back and still have
> > the original 6 green disks but no box or cases. I put the disks in a
> > binder and threw out the cases without realizing that I was
> > discarding the key, stupid me. I have many files that my wife created
> > over the years and would like to access them and continue using the
> > program. The problem is my wifes computer recently got hit with a
> > virus and I had to re-install Windows XP and now when I re-install
> > home publishing it will no longer let me run or edit my files. She
> > likes the program and has many kid memories saved in files that we
> > can't access. Where do I go from here.
> >
> > Please respond to this posting or send me email at
> > ray_ga...@hotmail.com Thanks.
> =============================
> What happens when you try to open your
> ..php project files?
RayInTrouble
Disk 4 is picture it and picruer art, disk 5 is additional art and disk 6 is
also additional art. The disks are lawn green and I seem to recall sending
for the additional disks as part of an upgrade or promotion but not sure.
John Inzer
> Oh, and there are 6 disks. The label reads Microsoft HomePublishing
> 2000. Disk 4 is picture it and picruer art, disk 5 is additional art
> and disk 6 is also additional art. The disks are lawn green and I
> seem to recall sending for the additional disks as part of an upgrade
> or promotion but not sure.
Interesting...my retail boxed version has three disks.
My three say:
Setup and Art Disc 1
Program, Designs, and Art Disc 2
Additional Art Disc 3
What do your first three disks say?
FWIW...it may be wise to make copies of all
the disks...there are no replacements available.
John Inzer
> RayInTrouble wrote:
>> Oh, and there are 6 disks. The label reads Microsoft HomePublishing
>> 2000. Disk 4 is picture it and picruer art, disk 5 is additional art
>> and disk 6 is also additional art. The disks are lawn green and I
>> seem to recall sending for the additional disks as part of an upgrade
>> or promotion but not sure.
> =======================================
> Interesting...my retail boxed version has three disks.
>
> My three say:
>
> Setup and Art Disc 1
> Program, Designs, and Art Disc 2
> Additional Art Disc 3
>
> What do your first three disks say?
>
> FWIW...it may be wise to make copies of all
> the disks...there are no replacements available.
There was another version called:
MS Home Publishing Suite 2000...
It also included MS Picture It!...
That version had 5 discs...since your
Disk 3 says Picture It!...that must be
the version you have.
Here's an article on it:
Microsoft Home Publishing Suite 2000
http://www.activewin.com/reviews/software/apps/ms/mshp2000/index.shtml
Cheers.