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How to transfer Microsoft Office Suite to a new computer
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Don’t you love it when companies listen to your complaints and when changes to their policies are made to suit your needs?
Such was the case with Microsoft and itsOfficeproducts – the 2013 edition. Many consumers were seriously angered by the fact that according to the latest policy change, they were not allowed to transfer Office to a different computer or users.
Finally, this has changed, and a feature that has always been in high demand is now available-Microsoftis letting us transfer the Office suite to a different PC or user.
For a step-by-step guide on how to transferOfficeto a different computer, keep on reading.
How can I transfer the Microsoft Office Suite to a new computer?
1. Use an easy transfer tool
If you are looking for the easiest, fastest, and most secure way to transfer Office on a differentPC, we suggest using a dedicated transfer tool.
Laplink PCMover Professionalis able to transfer any edition of Office, other applications and accounts as well.
All you need to do is install thetoolon bothPCs, the old one and the new one, and then follow the on-screen instructions for the transfer to start.
Make sure that you have the product key for the programs you need to move so that you can install them on the new devices once the transfer is completed.
Laplink PCMover Professional
2. Perform the transfer
However, if you want to haveOfficeinstalled on more than 1 computer, maybe you should check out one of theOffice 365subscriptions which will allow you to deploy your copy on up to 5 units that run Windows or Mac.
That’s about all the steps you need to do in order to transfer your Office to another PC. If you have additional suggestions or recommendations, feel free to list them in the comments section below.
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