So, what happens when the confirmation code is "abcdefg"? This particular code has been reported by many users to be a generic code that appears when the software is unable to verify the product key or when there are issues with the installation.

A: No. Volume license keys exist for enterprise versions, but they are unique per organization and require a KMS server. They will not activate a retail copy.

To get a confirmation code, you generally follow a two-step handshake between your computer and Microsoft: Installation ID : When you enter your 25-character Product Key

If automatic internet activation fails, you can use the telephone method: Launch the Wizard : Open an Office 2007 app (like Word), click the Office Button Select Phone Activation