Transfer Microsoft Office to New Computer [Full Guide]

"I have Microsoft Office Professional 2013 installed on my laptop. Now, I have bought a new computer and wish to transfer the application to the new one. Can I transfer Microsoft Office to the new PC? How can I move my MS Office 2013 to the new computer with or without product key?"

3 Ways to Transfer Microsoft Office to a New/Another Computer

When you buy a new computer and plan to replace the old one, you may want to move Microsoft Office to another computer. Unlike data transfer, it's a bit tricky to move programs to a new PC due to activation issues. On this page, you'll find 3 reliable solutions to help you with how to transfer Microsoft Office to another computer.

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Note: If you have an Office 365/2016 subscription on the old computer, you need to cancel that subscription before you can transfer and reactivate Microsoft Office on the new device. If your version of Office isn't a subscription, skip the cancellation step.

Deactivate your Office 365/2016 subscription on your old PC/computer:

1. Go to the official website and log in. 2. Select **My Account**. 3. In the Installations section, choose **Deactivate Installation**.

## Method 1: Transfer Microsoft Office (All Versions) with Software

Applies to: Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016/2019/365

For most MS Office users, the biggest concern is whether the Office license can be transferred to a new PC. A reliable PC transfer tool – Todo PCTrans Professional, can help with that.

Regardless of which version of Office you use, Todo PCTrans performs admirably in terms of speed of transfer – you won't have to redownload everything. This PC transfer tool also conveniently helps you locate your license/product keys.

Follow these steps to transfer Microsoft Office to your new computer.

Step 1: Run the Todo PCTrans tool on both computers

Download Todo PCTrans, and you'll see the PC-to-PC interface.

Step 2: Choose the transfer direction – from your old computer or to your new one.

"This is a new computer" - Transfer all data from the old computer to the new one remotely.

"Set up as old computer" - Transfer all data from the current old device to the new one.

Select transfer direction

Step 3: Connect the two computers

1. Select the target PC to connect to by IP address or device name, then click "Connect."

2. Type the target computer's login password, then click OK to confirm.

If the target PC is not listed, you can also click Add PC to manually connect to it by entering its IP address or device name.

Step 4: Select the applications, programs, and software to transfer to the target computer

1. You can choose what to transfer from this computer to the target computer.

2. After selecting the apps and data you want to transfer, tap on “Transfer” to start the process.

Select the apps to transfer from your computer to another one:

Please download this migration tool to easily and securely transfer MS Office between two computers.

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The tool Todo PCTrans has the capability to export the product key, but the subscription version is not included in the list. If you couldn't find your unique product key, you can seek assistance from More Tips.

Method 2: Move Microsoft Office with your 365 Subscription

Applies to: Microsoft 365 subscriptions

If you have a subscription to Microsoft Office, it's tied to your account. You just need to deactivate your Office 365 subscription on the first computer and then install and activate the subscription on the new system.

**Step 1: Unsubscribe from your old computer/laptop** First, you need to unsubscribe from the old computer or laptop that you're no longer using. Here's how to do it:

First, you need to unlink the previous computer from your Office 365 subscription. Go to the Microsoft account website on a web browser of the old PC where Microsoft Office was previously installed. Sign in to the Microsoft Store using your MS account. Click on "Install" > then click "Deactivate" under the "Installed" column > and then click "Deactivate."

Then go to “Control Panel” > “Add or Remove Programs,” and simply uninstall MS Office from your first machine.

Step 2: Install MS Office on the new computer/laptop

Tip: Be sure to download and install a compatible version of Microsoft Office that matches your product key. Then, follow these steps:

Go back to the Microsoft account website on your new computer and sign in with your MS account to the Microsoft Store. Click “Install” to download the installation file, then click the downloaded file to install it once it's done downloading.

• Click "Run" in the window that pops up, then click "Next" > "Next" to proceed.
• Sign in to verify your MS account, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install MS Office on your new computer.

Step 3: Verify your Office 365/2016 subscription

To complete the setup, you need to enter a product key to link it to your account. If you saved your product key earlier, activate it now. Otherwise, follow these steps to find the Microsoft Office product key that came with your purchase.

• For box versions, the product key is printed on the inside of the DVD sleeve. • For purchased digital versions, the product key is sent in the order confirmation email.

Alternatively, you can check your Office product key by visiting this Microsoft Account website(https://account.microsoft.com/services) and signing in with your MS account. Lastly, click on “View product key” to overview your 25-character key.

Verify the Office 365/2016 subscription on a new PC/laptop

After obtaining the product key, run any Microsoft Office application – such as Word or Excel – click on “Activate,” and then enter your 25-character product key. If prompted, sign in with your MS account.

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Method 3: Transfer Retail Versions of Microsoft Office Manually

If you have a Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 license that isn't associated with an Office 365 subscription, the process is a little different. You'll need to check what kind of license you have first.

Step 1: Check the type of your MS Office license

This is the most important thing to do before transferring your copy of MS Office to any other computer.

• Type in CMD, and run it as an administrator. • Input the command to retrieve the information. For 32-bit, type cd c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16\. For 64-bit, type cd c:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16\. • Type cscript OSPP.VBS" /dstatus, then press "Enter."

Step 2: Uninstall Microsoft Office from your old computer

On older computers, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > right-click on MS Office, and select Uninstall. Follow the automatic prompts to uninstall the program.

Step 3: Install and activate Microsoft Office on your new computer/laptop

Now install MS Office 2010/2013 on your new computer. If it came with a trial version of MS Office, remove that first. You can then install MS Office on the new computer using the setup program (or CD).

• Run the installer and locate the product key to activate it. • Then complete the activation process online, following the on-screen instructions.

This way, you can reuse your MS Office on the new computer and continue working where you left off.

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Additional Tips to Move Microsoft Office in Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7

For more questions about migrating Microsoft Office between two computers, see the issues listed here for a quick overview. If your issue isn't listed, go to the PC-Transfer page or use the search option on the tool's site to find more solutions.

Is there any way to transfer MS Office using a USB drive?

If you copy an MS installation package to a new computer via a USB flash drive, it may not work due to Microsoft Office's protection mechanisms. Thankfully, third-party transfer software, such as Todo PCTrans, can help you convert your MS Office apps for transfer to a USB drive and easily move them to the new computer.

How to Transfer MS Office to Another Computer with a Flash Drive?

On this page, you'll learn two ways to correctly transfer Office from one computer to another.

Microsoft (MS) offers various license types, including but not limited to: 1. **Retail**: Standalone product keys usually purchased in stores, allowing permanent activation on one device. 2. **Volume Licensing**: Suited for businesses or organizations, which purchase a certain number of licenses based on size and needs. Examples include the "Select," "Select Plus," and "Software Assurance" programs. 3. **Subscription**: Like Microsoft 365, users access software through regular subscription payments rather than a one-time purchase. 4. **OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)**: Operating systems pre-installed on new computers, bound to that specific device. 5. **Academic**: Discounted versions for educational institutions and students. 6. **Home & Student**: Designed for personal and family use, often without commercial rights. 7. **Enterprise Agreement**: Large corporations gain access to Microsoft products and services through long-term agreements. Please note that these license types may change according to Microsoft's policies. For the most up-to-date information, it's recommended to visit Microsoft's official website or contact their support directly.

Here is a PARTIAL list of the license types that Microsoft uses for Office:

• FPP - Full Packaged Product, also known as the "big yellow plastic CD box," or "Retail," and can also be purchased online. • HUP - Home Use Program, a variant of FPP with volume licensing discounts for companies (if you can get it, this is often the best deal). • OEM - Preinstalled by the manufacturer at the factory, no CD included. • POSA (2010) - Point of Sale Activation, includes a product key but no media; obtained from a qualifying retail store or online shop. • NFR - Not For Resale. The disk is not meant for retail resale. Usually given away for promotional purposes. • ACADEMIC - Sold to specific higher education students (no longer available).

The only license type that matters for someone who wants to transfer a license is a “Retail” or “FPP” license. It has two key licensing terms: the number of allowed concurrent installations, and the transferability of the license.

How do I find the product key for Microsoft Office?

Find your product key in an email or document. Go to the official Microsoft website. (https://login.live.com/login.srf) Contact Microsoft to get your Office product key.

How to change the workplace?

Microsoft does not offer any simple mechanism for transferring licenses. As a result, the process is entirely manual:

• Uninstall from the current computer

Conclusions

After reading this guide on how to migrate Microsoft Office to another computer, you'll be able to fulfill your needs. For me, Method 1 was the most effective. It involves fewer manual steps, making the transfer of Microsoft Office straightforward and quick.