Transfer license to a new computer

Anonymous
2011-01-11T21:39:53+00:00

Hello all,

I just purchased a new computer and want to transfer my Microsoft Office license to the new computer. How do I do that? Can someone send me step-by-step instructions?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Best regards

Pablo

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Anonymous
2011-01-14T00:53:41+00:00

Yes finding this info is searching for a needle in a haystack.

Convert a trial version of an Office 2010 suite or program to a full retail version -https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/convert-a-trial-version-of-an-office-2010-suite-or-program-to-a-full-retail-version-HA101886436.aspx#_Toc263312406

The activation process keeps track of number of times you have used a product key. If this is your 4th installation you may get message saying you can't use this product key. Make sure you uninstall from one of the other machines. If it won't allow you to activate, you will have to do a phone activation and tell the service rep that you have uninstalled from one of the previous machines.

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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/learn-where-menu-and-toolbar-commands-are-in-office-2010-HA101794130.aspx - Silverlight applets Mapping 2003 menu to 2010 ribbon for all Office apps.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx -Flash Applets mapping Office 2003 menus to 2007 ribbon.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-19T09:47:29+00:00

    No, its not legal and try using openoffice if you cant find the disc, its free and you can also create pdf's using it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-18T11:41:33+00:00
    1. An installation dvd/cd has no hidden/system file
    2. You will likely need a drive at some other stage
    3. The license is for 3 working PC's, not 3 installs. If a PC is dead there is no license in use

    You follow the link provided in the previous reply at 4)

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/download-back-up-restore-microsoft-office-products-FX103427465.aspx

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-18T10:09:34+00:00

    Asked and answered many times, various options;

    1. copy the entire dvd to a thumb drive, install from there.
    2. Network the PC and install from the PC with a disk drive
    3. Buy an external dvd/cd drive
    4. Verify your key then save the installation file, before running it http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/download-back-up-restore-microsoft-office-products-FX103427465.aspx

    PS ensure you first uninstall any preinstalled Office trial version

    Why are things made so difficult and troublesome for the majority who are simple users?

    Your so called "answered many times" but still left un-answered:

    1. DVD has system/hidden file. What do you mean by copy? Image it or just copy as in copy&paste? But it seems doesn't work by just copy&paste.
    2. How do you network a PC? Remember: simple user. Using at home. All machines not connected.
    3. I considered it crazy idea - just to install a software I bought on a new machine, I have to buy a new external drive?? Why not Microsoft provides everyone a external drive when we buy a MS software??
    4. Fyi, it maybe coincident, but it happens. My old PC can't even boot up now. Can't uninstall it.

    Just can't understand why make things so difficult.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-14T15:48:33+00:00

    Asked and answered many times, various options;

    1. copy the entire dvd to a thumb drive, install from there.
    2. Network the PC and install from the PC with a disk drive
    3. Buy an external dvd/cd drive
    4. Verify your key then save the installation file, before running it http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/download-back-up-restore-microsoft-office-products-FX103427465.aspx

    PS ensure you first uninstall any preinstalled Office trial version

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