How to Save/Run Microsoft Office to/from External Hard Drive

**Q:** "Can I save the Microsoft Office installation to an external hard drive and run the application from it?"

A: "When you install the software, it creates registry entries within the Windows folders, which are typically located on the primary drive, usually the C drive. Therefore, if you attempt to run Office on different computers using the external hard drive, it may not work due to the absence of necessary registry contents. Unless you use a professional PC transfer software for assistance."

In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Office on an external hard drive. We will also highlight the precautions to prevent data loss. Please read carefully and pay attention to the bolded text.

View Important Instructions on Saving/Running Microsoft Office to/from External Hard Drive:

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Translate the following text into English, focusing only on translation: < a id="1" name="1">Use the Todo PCTrans tool to install Office on an external hard drive.

Since your Microsoft Office data resides within the Windows Registry and is difficult to run correctly through copying, a professional application migration tool becomes essential. With the assistance of an Office transfer software, you can easily install Office on an external hard drive.

It can迁移Microsoft Office to an external hard drive using the "App Migration" mode. This mode alters the installation of Office. Additionally, if you've forgotten your Microsoft Office product key, Todo PCTrans can retrieve it with a single click.

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How to Move Microsoft Office to an External Hard Drive or a USB Drive

Thus, if you want to install the heavy-sized Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, and Office 365 to another location rather than the local drive to save disk space and be able to run an application from an external hard drive, you can do it the other way around.

• Completely download and install the desired Office version on your computer using the regular method.
• Transfer the entire installation from your PC's storage to the desired location using Todo PCTrans tool.
• Do not uninstall Office from your PC/laptop after transferring. Keep it as is! (If you uninstall it, Office will not run anymore.)
• Finally, connect the external drive to your computer and open/run the Office application whenever needed.

Here's how to begin transferring your Office files from a PC to an external hard drive/USB drive:

First, download and install the Todo PCTrans tool. (Click the download button on the PC where Microsoft Office is installed. The tool transfer software is lightweight and compact, allowing you to install it quickly in just a few seconds.)

接下来，将您的Microsoft Office移动到外部存储设备上：

Step 1. Connect the external device and select the transfer mode.

Connect your external storage device (such as an external hard drive, USB, SD card, or other) to your PC. Launch the Todo PCTrans tool and navigate to "App Migration" > "Start".

Choose the transfer mode.

**Step 2. Choose Microsoft Office and set the storage location.**

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• Select the drive where Microsoft Office is installed and choose Microsoft Office.
• Click the "triangle icon" and select to transfer the application to your external storage device.
• Click "Transfer" to start moving Microsoft Office to an external storage medium.

Step 3. Wait for the transfer process to complete.

耐心等待过程完成。 完成后点击“确定”。

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Anyway, don't rely on the Office transfer tool to copy the download files to a portable drive. It won't work because you can't move the registry components.

The Todo PCTrans tool can accomplish more in transferring applications, files, folders, and even user accounts between multiple computers using a network connection and an image file. If you're interested in other methods to place Office wherever you desire, click for additional tutorials.

Frequently Asked Questions About Saving/Running Microsoft Office on an External Hard Drive

This section will provide additional questions concerning saving/running Microsoft Office from an external hard drive. If you're interested, please continue reading.

< strong > 1. Can I run Microsoft Office from a USB drive?

Yes, you can run Microsoft Office from a USB drive. First, you need to copy the Microsoft Office suite onto the USB device, and then you can launch the Office applications directly from the USB stick.

2. Can I install Microsoft on an external hard drive?

It's not possible to install Office on an external hard drive. Office can only be installed on Windows x86 or in the 'Program Files' folder located on the C drive of the local disk where Windows is installed. It requires a .dll file to run the programs. If you wish to move Microsoft Office to an external hard drive, you can utilize a professional transfer tool after installing Windows.

3. How to move Microsoft to an external hard drive?

Microsoft applications are installed on Windows with registry entries. If you wish to migrate software, including the registry, use a professional tool such as Todo PCTrans.

1. Download and install the Todo PCTrans tool. 2. Connect your external PC, and choose the APP Migration transfer mode. 3. Select Microsoft Office and specify the destination path to the external drive.