2 Safe ways to Transfer Office 2016 to New Computer?

Can I Transfer Office 2016 to a New Computer Without Reinstalling?

"I've nearly transferred all essential files to my new computer. However, applications and programs like Microsoft Office 2016 and Photoshop don't function, despite copying their installation files to the new device. So, is it feasible to迁移 and move Office 2016 to my new PC? If so, how?"

Want to transfer installed programs to a new PC without reinstalling them? In this case, we'll show you two solutions for transferring Office 2016 to a new computer. For a time-saving and highly efficient method, we highly recommend using the tool Todo PCTrans instead of following manual steps.

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Before you start the transfer, find out if you can transfer Office 2016 to another computer.

Deactivate Office 2016 License on the Old PC First

Can I transfer the Office 2016 license to another PC? You can refer to the license terms provided by Microsoft: You may also transfer the software to a device owned by someone else if (i) you are the first licensed user of the software and (ii) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement.

However, Office 2016 comes with an OEM license that cannot be transferred to a new computer. Therefore, you need to deactivate the Office license on your current PC, then move Office 2016 to the new computer and activate it on the new machine using a unique 25-character product key.

To deactivate the Office 2016 license on the old PC:

Step 1. Sign in to your Microsoft Office account and go to the My Account page.

Step 2. Your Office 2016 will be displayed on this page. Proceed to the Install option and select "Deactivate Install." (Using Office 365 as an example)

Step 3. Confirm that you want to deactivate your account.

Method 1: Transfer Office 2016 to a New Computer in 5 Steps

As a robust PC Transfer software, Todo PCTrans enables you to directly transfer games from one PC to another in Windows 11/10/8/7 with just a few simple clicks.

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To transfer Office 2016 to a new computer using activation keys, follow these steps:

Step 1. Launch the Todo PCTrans tool and select the transfer direction.

• Download and install Todo PCTrans on both of your computers.
• Launch Todo PCTrans on both PCs and choose the transfer direction on the PC to PC interface.

"This is Old PC" - Transfer Office from the current old computer to a new one.

"This is New PC" - Migrate Office from the old device to the current new one.

Step 2. Connect the source PC and the target PC.

Select one method to connect the current PC to the target PC: enter the target computer's account password or its verification code. You can click to view the verification code in the top-right corner of the "PC to PC" main screen on the target computer. Select the transfer direction and click "Connect".

Step 3. Select the Office to transfer.

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• Hover over "Applications" and select Microsoft Office, then click "Transfer."
• Wait for the transfer process to complete, and then click "OK."

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

• Return to the interface and click "Product Key."
• In the list, click "Copy" to save the activation key.

Method 2: Manually Transfer Microsoft Office 2016 to Another Computer

Office 2016 comes with an OEM license, which does not allow transfer to another computer. Therefore, you need to deactivate and uninstall the Office 2016 license from the current PC before installing and activating it on the new one.

1 - Uninstall Office 2016 from the Old Computer

Step 1. Click on "Microsoft Office website > My Account > Sign In."

Step 2. Navigate to the "Install section" > Click on the "Install button" > Choose "Deactivate Install."

Step 3. Uninstall Microsoft Office 2016 from the old computer.

2 - Reinstall Office 2016 on the new computer.

< strong >Step 1. < /strong>My Account page > Sign in > Choose to Install to download the Office 2016 setup.exe file

Step 2. Run the setup file > Click Next > Sign in to verify your Microsoft Office account > Complete Installation.

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3 - Activation Steps for Office 2016

Step 1. Sign in to Office. (Make sure to use your Microsoft account to sign in.)

Step 2. Remember your product key.

Upon visiting the Microsoft Account website, log into your Office account. You can click on "View product key." Alternatively, you can also check your digital receipt in your email inbox.

Activation: Run the Office 2016 application > click "Activate"

Following this, you can continue using your Office application to edit Excel, Word, etc., documents on your new PC.

Comparison - Which Method Suits Me Best

If you're unsure how to select a suitable method, refer to the comparison table. If you have limited technical knowledge, opt for Method 1. If you're proficient in DIY approaches, choose Method 2.

Conclusion

There are two methods to transfer Office 2016 to a new computer. If you wish to ensure that your Microsoft Office runs without any activation issues, Method 1 is the most appropriate choice. If you prefer to manually transfer Office, then Method 2 is a good option.