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
    2011-01-12T11:29:59+00:00

    Check the link below to know more about the license terms of office 2010 product:

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-software-license-terms-for-microsoft-office-2010-HA101817777.aspx

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-01-11T21:54:43+00:00

    It depends on how you bought Office for the old computer.

    Only one one type of MS license is transferable to new computer. It is known as a FPP license. Typically you get a FPP license by buying the Retail (big ugly ecologically insensitive, mind bending) Yellow Plastic box With the CD in it. You can also get FPP licenses electronically, but you have to ask for them specifically and pay a little more.

    Other MS licenses include:

    • MLK (Medialess Key) ie electronic download,
    • OEM, preinstalled by manufacturer.
    • PKC, Product Key Card

    These licenses are typically sold at at discount from the retail price.

    You have to figure out what type of license you have.

    If you have a FPP license, to transfer it, you simply uninstall it from the old machine and install it on the new machine. In theory, internet activation should be automatic, but you may have to phone activation and explain to the service rep. During install and activation you are given option of doing internet or phone activation.

    So without further investigation you could simply do the uninstall, install and see what happens. If you have to do the phone activation the SR will explain to you that the product key does not quality for transfer.

    If you want more info on the types of product keys check out this link:

    Product Key Card vs “Traditional” Retail disk -http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/products/office/Pages/office\_2010\_sell.aspx

    <update 2017 Apr 07>

    Office 365/2016

    Please note that this is a VERY OLD reply originally written for Office 2010 and earlier. If you are looking for instructions on how to "transfer" or simply "install" an Office 365 license things have changed quite a bit.  Office 365 "license management" is now handled/controlled by you the user/license owner through the "MyAccount" web page. For example, to install Office 365:

    • Go to the My Account page at https://office.com/myaccount
    • sign in using your Microsoft Account/Email ,
    • click the install button to start the installation process.
    • Depending on your browser  go to the install pop up that appears and click Run (in Internet Explorer)  Setup (in Chrome)  or Save File (in Firefox).
    • Your install is finished when you see the phrase  "You're all set! Office is installed now" and an animation plays to show you where to find Office applications on your computer.

    Install Office 365 / Manage Office 365 Wiki / Install 365

    See this Wiki for more detailed instructions, with pictures, and additional related links:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/wiki/msoffice_install-mso_win10/stuff-you-can-do-in-myaccount-install-deactivate/3018f88b-d838-4cbf-afa4-e40e5a4f21cc

    Install Office 2016 (including Office 365)

    The MS 365 Home "FAQ" page has more information:

    https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-office-for-home-and-school-faq

    Office 365 install and setup Help:

    https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Office-365-install-and-setup-Help-afb38ee0-1679-4548-9e68-7730cb36991d

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