How to transfer Office 2016 using a product key to a new Windows 11 computer

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Introduction

If you've ever worried about moving your applications to a new computer, fear not – we understand the headache of transferring data to a new device and have a solution for you. While getting a new computer can be an exciting experience, the process can be time-consuming if not handled properly.

While we already know how to transfer documents, music, movies, and photos, moving apps can still be confusing. As one of the most important apps for Windows, Microsoft Office holds a lot of information. This guide will teach you how to move Office 2016 to your new Windows 11 PC using a product key.

Guide 1: Locate Your Office 2016 Product Key First

Before attempting to transfer your copy of MS Office to another system, you should locate your MS Office product key to avoid headaches later on. The following tips and tricks will help you rediscover your MS Office product key:

1. Backing Up Windows User Accounts and Passwords

Please make sure you are logged in as an administrator. You cannot create an admin account from a standard account.

Step 1: Go to the Start menu and choose Settings.

Step 2: The Display Settings page will appear. Your accounts should be listed in the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Click on “Family & other users” from the Accounts drop-down menu.

Step 4: To add additional users to this computer, select Add someone else to this PC. A new window will appear.

Step 5: To set up an administrator account on the local machine, scroll to the bottom of the window, and select “I don't have this person's sign-in information” from the menu.

Step 6: On the next page, at the bottom, select Add an account without a Microsoft account.

Step 7: Type the name and password for the secondary account, and it will be created automatically.

Step 8: The account you've created is a standard account by default. Go to the “Family & other users” tab and select the option to change it to an “Administrator” account.

Step 9: Click on the name of the new account, and then click Change account type to make it an administrator account for the organization.

2. Contact Office Support to find your product key

Your Office 365 or previous version product key might be on your computer. If you've tried everything else and still can't find it, your best bet is to contact Microsoft Support.

Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft 365 using your Microsoft 365 admin account.

Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select Support > Create Service Request.

Step 3: If you're in the Admin Center, go to Support > New Service Request, and fill out the form.

3. Utilize a key finder tool

You can easily use the Windows credentials feature of our Key Finder tool to scan and locate the Windows account that was used to activate your Microsoft Office 2016 product key right away.

Step 1. Click on "Applicatons" under "Registry Keys."

Step 2: Look at the right pane to view the Application Registry Keys. The tool Key Finder will display the keys of all installed software. Copy the target serial number you need. You can also click on “Print” or “Save.”

Guideline 2: Upgrading your PC? Here's how to move Office 2016 to Windows 11 using a product key

Todo PCTrans is a handy tool that lets you transfer data and applications without reinstalling. You can easily use this utility to transfer files from one PC to another. It also enables you to move user profiles from one computer to another.

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans and select the transfer direction.

Download and install Todo PCTrans on both computers. Launch Todo PCTrans on both computers and choose the transfer direction in the "PC to PC" interface.

"This is the old computer" - Migrate Office from the current, old computer to a new one.

"This is a new computer" - Transfer Office from an older device to the current new one.

Select Transfer Direction

Step 2: Connect the source computer to the target computer.

Select a way to connect to the remote computer: enter the account password or the verification code. You can view the verification code by clicking on the “View Code” button at the top of the “Computer-to-Computer” main screen on the target computer. Choose the transfer direction and click “Connect”.

Step 3: Choose the version of Office you want to transfer.

• Hover over "Apps," select Microsoft Office, and then click "Move."
• Wait for the transfer to complete, and then click "OK."

Step 4: Save the product key to activate Microsoft Office.

Back on the interface, click “Product Key.” In the list, click “Copy” to save the activation key.

It is compatible with the most popular apps and programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Photoshop, Adobe software, AutoCAD, and Dropbox. You can also use it to move installed programs to another drive in Windows 11. Without the need to install any additional software, users can transfer data directly from one device to another, boosting productivity.

"An Overview of the Main Functions of Todo PCTrans"

• Migrate Office over a LAN, WiFi, or image to another PC.
• Find keys for Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 365, and more.
• No activation errors when moving Office from C drive to local or external disk.

Migrating Office 2016 to Windows 11 while maintaining activation

Now that you've migrated to Windows 11, it's time to reactivate your MS Office 2016 with a few simple steps. Follow this guide:

Step 1: My account Sign in to your account to download the Office 2016 setup.exe file, and then choose **Install** from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Run the setup file first. From the drop-down menu, choose Next > Sign in. Sign in to your Microsoft Office account to verify.

Step 3: Sign in to the front end. (Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft credentials.)

Step 4: Write down your product key.

Note: After you go to the Microsoft account page and sign in to your Office account, continue reading. You can choose your product key from the drop-down menu to view it. If you don't want to use this method, look for your electronic receipt in an email.

Step 5: Launch your Office 2016 app and select Activate.

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Note: You can now use the Office apps on your new computer to edit Excel, Word, and other documents.

Conclusion: Migrating Office 2016 to a new Windows 11 computer is straightforward.

Now you should be aware of the options you have for transferring Microsoft Office to a new computer. So, the next time you upgrade your PC, don't just migrate your data – make the process of moving your programs easy and hassle-free, too!

Use Todo PCTrans to migrate Microsoft Office, as it's the most effective method. The blog also mentions other solutions, such as using an Office 365 subscription and manually re-entering license keys.