I believe (and I cant be too sure) that she did a refresh. When it finished there was a list of programmes that were uninstalled and the office stuff was on there. I will have another look as I am sure they are hiding somewhere in the house. I think that Windows is fine (from what I have seen) just office that has disappeared (uncool)
Many thanks for your help, I will look again and hope they turn up, if not I will have to break the bank and get another copy. Do you know how this works with Vendors (in this case PC World) can I contact them a get a copy (are they obliged to check and send one?) I doubt it but worth asking (it cost enough).
L