Transferring MS office to a new macbook pro.

I am trying to transfer MS office 2010 from an old macbook pro to a new one.  on starting the apps it asks for a product key. when i enter the key from the original office 2004 disks,  it does not work.  Any ideas on how to get the apps to work.

Doesn't sound plausible - from 2004 to 2008 to 2011, all were 'paid' updates. There was no Office 2010 for Macs, only 2011 (which is the latest available at present).
You will need to either buy or 'rent' Office 2011 (by 'renting' I mean using Office 365 which allows you, for $99 per year, the ability to download and use Office on up to 5 devices at one time).
Good luck,
Clinton

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