Removing License Key from Office 2008 for Mac

I figured out something today. I’m using one of works license keys for Office 2008 for Mac and accidently used the same key that one of our Sys Admins is using. I dreaded having to completely uninstall and reinstall office. I figured out a go around for removing the information about the keys so the next time you start Office 2008 (for Mac) you will be prompted again to insert a new license key.

There are two files on your Mac you will have to delete:

1. Library -> Preferences -> Microsoft -> Office 2008 -> Microsoft Office 2008 Settings.plist
2. HD -> Applications ->Microsoft Office 2008 -> OfficePID.plist

Now just start up any of the office apps and enter in your new key!

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  • bill1
    Thank you all so much! This has been a headache!
  • josteinkrogedal
    Thank You. just what i´ve looking for!!!
  • dongilbert
    Easiest way - Open Terminal and type in (or copy paste) the following and hit enter

    rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/Microsoft/Office\ 2008/Microsoft\ Office\ 2008\ Settings.plist ; rm -rf /Applications/Microsoft\ Office\ 2008/Office/OfficePID.plist

    That'll do it
  • MK
    Works nicely... Although the directory route for 1.. is:

    Macintosh HD, Users, John Smith example, Library, Preferences, Microsoft, Office 2008 (file is located in this folder)
  • You've just saved me the stress of either spending money on someone to fix it or messing my system up. Thanks
  • Sara
    This information is incorrect. The path for 2. is incorrect. It should be
    2. HD -> Applications ->Microsoft Office 2008 -> Office ->OfficePID.plist
    And I do not have a Microsoft folder in 1. ~/Library -> Preferences -> Microsoft -> Office 2008 -> Microsoft Office 2008 Settings.plist This file is in your users folder not in the root Library as was indicated by the given path.
  • VK
    Thanks a lot. worked like a charm.
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