Re install Office:mac 2008

Hi
I bought Office: mac 2008 student and home in 2010 and had no problems. I then had to get my MacBook Pro completly wiped so I lost the software. I still had the backup disc so loaded it up and went through the installation process, I had to ring Microsoft support for my office product key which they found from the codes on the disc. This all worked/indstalled fine. The logos for each programme apeared on the icon bar. I then click on word (for example) and then another window appears saying:
Activate Trial or Purchase
"If you have a product key for office 2008, enter it below to activate your trial or purchase now"
I have rung Microsoft again and they are now saying this is an absolete product and therefore can not assist me.
PLEASE HELP!!!!
Additional: When I re installed from the back up disc I entered the product key that I was re sent from Microsoft. Whilst installing I took down another product key that only includes numbers? I dont know what this is, but I have tried both product keys several times, in several ways
If anyone knows what I should do please dont hesitate to reply to this message.

Ask on the Microsoft Mac forums since it's their software you're having issues with:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac

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