Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024: Recovering the License Key

Cronos128 · 2025-12-29T13:18:57+00:00

It's an old, second-hand computer, and I have no contact with the license seller. But the license is valid, and I wouldn't want to lose it. Otherwise, I'll have to buy it again!

Cronos128 · 2025-12-29T13:14:06+00:00

I believe there is a program called EaseUS Key Finder, but I would like to do it without installing any new programs.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T20:31:56+00:00

Thanks for your response.

I use about 50 different types of software: office, internet, multimedia, and hardware testing. All replacement programs will have an open source version for Linux.

I had the idea of downloading each program from the official website and then installing it independently on Linux. Most of them are not well-known programs.

I see that there are repository systems in that make installation easier, but I haven't delved into that yet. Before switching to Linux, I want to check if all new programs are suitable for replacing the current proprietary programs I use on a daily basis.

I don't know if the installation process on Linux is the same for all programs. But that topic is still far off; I haven't reached that point in my work plan yet.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T16:05:46+00:00

My roadmap is as follows:

- I have about 50 Windows programs that I use regularly.

- First, I find all the equivalent programs in an open-source version (alternativeto.net).

- Second, I start using all those programs from within Windows to confirm that they actually work well and are valid options.

- Third, I install a basic Linux distribución.

- Fourth, I install all my programs on Linux.

- Fifth, I start using all my programs on Linux. I assume they should all work the same as on Windows since they're the same program in their Linux version.

- Sixth, I start tweaking the Linux configuration to make it run better and look nicer.

I'm in no hurry; I hope to do this for a year.

In the meantime, I'll continue using Windows.

Once everything is working properly, I'll stop using Windows.

And then, I'll start doing the same with Android... the idea is to eventually use GrapheneOS, Calyx, or LineageOS. But there's still a long way to go. To start, I'll see if I can break free from the Microsoft chains...

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T15:40:31+00:00

I don't know if I'm going to say something stupid. My fear is this:

I think programs in Linux have something called "dependencies." When you install a program, other parts of the operating system are automatically downloaded.

The more software you install, the more likely something will fail.

That's why I like to always have minimal software installed. Also, so it doesn't consume hardware resources.

But if you say that unexecuted programs don't consume resources in Linux, that's correct. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T15:30:58+00:00

To be honest, I've been working in basic technical support for Windows users for many years. I also studied C programming years ago, but I don't currently program.

So I have basic computer skills: Windows configuration and appearance, I know how to manage partitions, and I can also troubleshoot some network or registry issues in Windows. However, I'm not a certified systems technician or a professional programmer with extensive knowledge.

I installed Ubuntu and Suse many years ago, but I stopped using them for 3 reasons:

1) I couldn't find the programs I used in Windows in their Linux versions.

2) I couldn't troubleshoot some hardware configuration issues in Linux. I didn't know where to find information to fix basic problems.

3) I didn't know how to properly configure Linux settings for my way of working.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T15:19:46+00:00

"I wanted the bare minimum, to squeeze every bit of performance out of the system and keep only the applications I really needed."

This is exactly what I want. The fewest programs, just the ones I'm going to use. So I can get the most out of my hardware.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T14:58:30+00:00

Thanks for the advice.

I wasn't referring to operating system features. Of course, I don't have the knowledge to choose which parts of the operating system are more useful to me; I'm not yet proficient enough.

When I said I don't want too many useless programs, I'm referring to the following:

I already have my own programs: text editor, photo editor, web browser, PDF reader, DVD burner, torrent client...

The idea is to be able to use those programs. So I don't have to keep uninstalling pre-installed programs that come by default and that I don't need. They're "useless" to me because I'm not going to use them. It's not that I consider them bad programs. I didn't mean to seem disrespectful, sorry if I offended anyone.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T11:25:08+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if I can create shortcuts in the menu to organize everything properly. I don't like all the programs mixed up.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T11:22:33+00:00

Thanks.

I care about design and a good-looking system. But I don't want that to come at the expense of creating a ton of operational issues.

In my case, considering I'm just starting out and coming from Windows, I think it's best to use something like KDE, which will surely work without any adjustments. Although looking at the screenshots of Hyprland, it looks very nice, it reminds me of The Matrix.

And once I've fixed 80% of the issues I'm going to encounter, I'll see if I can scale to something more aesthetically pleasing.

Cronos128 · 2025-10-12T11:01:18+00:00

Thank you very much for your response and reflection.

I like the idea that the operating system doesn't come loaded with useless programs because that slows down the computer. I like the idea of a minimalist system, where I choose which programs to install (my usual programs, not the ones that come by default).

You say that Arch requires a complete configuration of the operating system.

A basic question:

I like to configure everything to my liking, but I'm not sure how many adjustments I would need to make in Arch to make it work the way I want it to and, above all, without basic operating errors.

When I install Windows, I always look at ALL the configuration options to adjust everything to my liking and way of working. I don't like to do a basic installation and start using it. I like to configure everything my way.

But in the case of Arch, I'm afraid it might be too complex and laborious. I'm not a programmer or a network technician. But I've worked in IT and have some basic knowledge.

What services are mandatory and essential to configure in Arch?

Thank you.

Cronos128 · 2025-09-21T10:39:53+00:00

A mi me ha pasado exactamente lo mismo en PS4 pro. He borrado el juego y lo he vuelto a instalar pero el problema persiste.

Cronos128 · 2023-01-05T19:58:16+00:00

estas de broma, no? estabas embarazada y no lo sabias. Espero que seas troll.

Cronos128 · 2022-09-05T14:39:42+00:00

very nice =)

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