Moving an existing Office installation to another computer can be a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. Microsoft has simplified the process with the latest Office iterations. However, transferring a Microsoft Office 2010 or Office 2013 license is not as intuitive as desired.
To move your Office installation to another computer, you must meet the following three conditions:
You must have the 25-digit product key that was provided when you purchased the license.
Your type of license must be transferable. Only the “retail” and “FPP” license types are transferable.
An installation medium (disk or file) for Office that matches your product key.
Note: Please note that the above conditions do not apply to new Office 365 subscriptions or Office 2016.
Below you will find three important steps to help you determine if you can transfer your Office license to a new computer. Look at them and see if you have permission to migrate your license to a new computer. If all is well, you can continue with the transfer guide to your Office license.
Note: As mentioned above, only the following steps of the Office 2010 and Office 2013 licenses. If you buy Office 2016 license or Office 365 , you can skip the following three steps because your license is permanently transferable.
Step 1: identify your type of Office license
If you buy microsoft office for pc, it does not mean that you can own it and work with it as you wish. The terms of the license clearly indicate that you are renting the Office software. Here is a quick guide to verify if your license is mobile:
Open the start menu (bottom left corner) and search for “cmd”. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. Now use the elevated command prompt to access the location of the Office installation folder.
3. When in the correct folder, type the following command at the raised command prompt and press Enter.
cscript ospp.vbs / dstatus
You will need some time to see the results. Then verify the name and description of the license. If they contain the word “Retail” or “FPP,” you can move it.
If you find that your license is transferable, go to step 2.
Step 2: Verify the number of simultaneous installations Verification allowed
Most types of Office licenses allow only one installation on a computer. Return. In addition, the Home and Student package allows users to activate the license on three different computers in the home.
If you have an Office 2010 license, you may be able to install it on another computer without having to transfer the license. However, as of Office 2013, the number of simultaneous installations for all retail packages has been reduced to 1.
Step 3: verify your right to transfer the license
If you only have one simultaneous installation, you probably have the option to transfer the license from one computer to another.
Transfer an Office 2010 / Office 2013 license
Each office facility has two steps that go hand in hand. The first part covers the configuration parameters necessary to run the Office programs. Once the installation is complete, you must prove to Microsoft that you are the legitimate owner of the license. This generally means that you enter the product key to activate your office suite.
The following is a quick guide to transfer your Microsoft Office license to another computer:
Uninstall the Office installation from your current computer. Remember to uninstall it completely (through programs and features). If you delete only the installation folder, the activation number will not be published.
Switch to your new computer and make sure you have not installed a free trial version of Office. If present, uninstall it before migrating your Office license.
When the installation is complete, open a program from the Office package. Then go to File> Account, click Activate product (change product key) and enter the same product key.
Transfer an Office 365 / Office 2016 license
If you purchased office 2016 it will be easier to transfer.
Log in to microsoft office and access the My Account page (here) through this link. When prompted, enter the credentials and click the Login button.
You should see a list of all your Microsoft products. Find an installation section and click on the corresponding Install button.
Under Installation Information, click the Disable Configuration button.
You will be asked for confirmation. When prompted, click Disable again and wait for the recording to complete.
Then switch to the new computer on which you want to transfer the license. Perform the same procedure as in step 1 and step 2. Click the Install button when you return to the Installation Information section of My Account.
When the installation is almost installed, you will be prompted to log in with your Microsoft account. All you have to do is wait a few seconds for the suite to download additional files in the background.
That’s! You have successfully migrated your installation of Office 365 / Office 2016 to a new computer.
