I think I may know the answer to this already, but on the off chance that I can still be pleasantly surprised, I'll ask the question anyway.
A couple of months ago my computer had a near-catastrophic hard drive error. I sent my PC off to a local repair centre who gave me a replacement hard drive and an SSD for added security and improved function. Fortunately I was able to salvage my data, but not the programs. While the repair centre reinstalled Windows 8, it was left to me to reinstall everything else, which is fair enough.
Here's where the problem starts: while sorting out the stack of CDs to reinstall, I misplaced my Microsoft Office 2010 CD and can no longer find it. I have no Product Code to show the Microsoft helpdesk, and they can't find my proof of purchase (I have the invoice file from Dell, but I can't show Microsoft because they aren't allowed to receive emails from the public).
So my question to the Dell forum is this: is there a way that I can reinstall Microsoft Office 2010 (originally purchased from Dell along with the computer) without the CD or the code? I'd rather not pay for something twice!
Thanks guys.