How to transfer Microsoft Office Suite to a new computer

Microsoft Office is one of the most used tools around the world, and comes bundled with applications to cover almost every aspect of your work.

In this article, we will explore how to move our Office to another device or transfer it to another user immediately.

I. Is moving Microsoft Office difficult?

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One of the policies of Microsoft that makes users extremely uncomfortable is not being allowed to switch Office to another computer or to another user, which makes it very inconvenient for anyone to pay for a premium copy of Microsoft Office.

This policy was applied by Microsoft since the 2013 version of Microsoft Office, but was soon canceled because the community of users spoke up. Although with the new policy it is possible to switch Office, but not everyone knows how, here are tips to help you move Office to a new computer or to another user very easily.

II. Ways to move Microsoft Office Suite to a new computer

1. Use a transform tool

If you are looking for the easiest, fastest and safest way to transfer Office to another PC / Laptop then we recommend you to use the dedicated transfer tool.

Laplink PCMover Professional can transfer any version of Office, other applications and accounts can also transfer easily.

All you need to do is install this tool on both the old and new computers, then follow the instructions in the software to initiate the transfer.

The software comes with a fee so make sure you have paid and activated the software and then start transferring.

Transfer any apps, files, settings or user profiles from one PC to another using this amazing software.

2. Perform the manual transfer

2.1. Deactivate Office

Sign in to your Microsoft Office account.
Under My Account, click Settings.
Next select Deactivate Install and confirm your action to deactivate Office.

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2.2. Uninstall Office from your computer

Click Start and open Control Panel.
Next, select Programs and Features.
Find Microsoft Office and click the Uninstall button.

2.3. Install Office

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Sign in to your Microsoft account on a new computer.
Go to My Account and select the Install button.
Office will start downloading.
Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installation.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install Office.

Those are all the steps you need to take to move your Office to another PC / Laptop.

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Lesley Montoya

Update 11 September 2020

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