Hello. Thank you for this answer. I will print it out and put it with my computer information.
Based on what you've written I'm not going to do this now because there is nothing to be gained. I have the discs and if they will work today they will work if I have a serious problem.
I wish there was something that would have given me a bigger clue ... do not touch the D drive, but that is water under the bridge ... or it was there and I missed it.
I bought the cd versions of Office, so I don't think I need to worry about the key, but thank you for that helpful insight.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you; my internet usb drive died and it took me a while to find one I liked.
Thank you for your kind help.
r.