Installing Windows 11 on new PC after System Failure

J K 20 Reputation points
2026-06-15T01:17:49.82+00:00

I need direction as to how to install Office Home and Student 2021 on a new computer. Former PC crashed and is no longer usable. Most of my searching provides advice on how to uninstall Office and then reinstall, which is impossible in my case.

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GsN5034 - IA 77,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-06-15T02:05:16.9233333+00:00

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

  1. May I please know how you originally purchased or activated your Office Home & Student 2021 license? Was it preinstalled on your previous device, or did you purchase the license separately from the Microsoft Store or an authorized retailer?
  2. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on the Services & Subscriptions page, do you see your Office Home & Student 2021 license listed there as shown in the screenshot?

https://account.microsoft.com/services

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  1. J K 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-15T03:12:07.48+00:00

    I did purchase it separately.

    I was able to follow the instructions on the Subscriptions page. Installed!

    Thank you!

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