Well, it's odd that it didn't find the Key. Get to cleaning - hopefully it'll turn up
And yes, purchasing Office that's not part of a hardware bundle is super expensive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...E&DEPA=0&Description=microsoft+office&x=0&y=0 Those are 2k7 versions, but when it first debuted, 2k3 was in the same range, barring the Complimentary CD's MS gave out at certain venues.
I can't find the CD or the Product Key for the Microsoft Office 2007 software that was factory installed on my Dell hardrive.
Not sure if this is against Forum Policy, but I don't think it is, so... http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
Mods please remove link if it is in-fact a no-no.