Microsoft Office 2011 Installation Disk Keeps Ejecting

Hi, I am trying to install the Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac on my Mac Pro but it keeps ejecting. I have searched everywhere but I can't find a solution (including the Microsoft site.) I have installed it on my Macbook Pro with no problem but I need to install it on my main computer as well.

Anyone have any ideas? I appreciate your help.

Buy a can of compressed air at your local computer store and blow a couple of blasts in the disk drive of your Mac Pro. If the disk worked OK in your MBP, the optical drive in the Pro machine may either have a dirty lens or it's acting up mechanically.

Thank you! I'll give it a try and let you know if it works.

Hello,

For those folks who may run into a similar problem, I contacted Microsoft via email and they provided several solutions but none worked. They suggested I download the trial version and then input the product key code and now I finally have it on my computer.... Although the disk problem was never resolved, but at least the application is installed.

You can also try a lens cleaning disk for the DVD drive. I've had them work more than a few times, especially with slot-loading drives.

Good on MS for providing a reasonable solution though.

Great idea - thanks!

And be aware Macbooks, Minis and iMacs have a problem with failed optical drives. Do a search of these forums and Google. Sounds like you have a deceased optical drive.