How to Transfer an Office 2007 License

An Office 2007 license can generally be transferred to another computer. Before installing Office 2007 on another computer, check your End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) to see how many computers your license allows the software to be installed on. Some EULAs allow Office 2007 to be installed on one computer, while others allow Office 2007 to be installed on three. Registering Office 2007 isn’t required by Microsoft.

Instructions

Uninstall Software From Unwanted Computer

1. Go to the “Start” button in the lower left-hand side of your screen and then to Control Panel. Open “Add or Remove Programs” and let the list populate.

2. Scroll down until you find the software you want to uninstall. Click on it.

3. Click “Change/Remove” and a window will open asking “Are you sure you want to uninstall this program?” Click “Yes.” Follow the directions to remove the software from your computer.

Transfer Software To New Computer

1. Insert the Office 2007 CD into the CD drive to start the installation of the program onto another computer. Follow instructions and enter your valid Product Key, which will start the “Activation Wizard.” Choose “Activate by using the Internet” or “Activate by using the telephone.”

2. Choose “Activate by using the Internet” and the Activation Wizard will automatically contact Microsoft to verify the Product Key. Activation is usually immediate if the Product Key has not already been used on the allowed number of installations. Reboot your system and install any patches or updates.

3. Select “Activate by using the telephone” to activate your product through a customer service representative. Call the Microsoft Activation Center. Remain at your computer during activation and have your Product Key available. Select the country and region where you live. Give the customer service representative your installation ID, which will be displayed on the computer screen. Verification of the installation ID by the customer service representative is necessary for you to receive a confirmation ID. Enter the confirmation ID into the provided spaces and press “Enter.” Reboot your system and install any patches or updates.

4. Activate your software at a later date by clicking on the “Microsoft Office Button” and then on “Options” depending on the specific Office program you’re running. Choose “Resources” and then click “Activate.” Follow the instructions in the “Activation Wizard.” Reboot your system and install any patches or updates.

Tips & Warnings

• Activating any software multiple times may require you to “Activate by using the telephone." Activation over the telephone generally takes longer than activation over the Internet.

References

• Microsoft: Microsoft Software License Terms (MSLT) for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
• Microsoft Support: Activation and Registration of a Microsoft Product
• Microsoft Support: How to Troubleshoot Problems That You May Experience When You Try to Activate an Office Product
• Microsoft: How To Tell: What Is Activation?
• Microsoft Office: Activate Microsoft Office Programs