It's a tricky task to transfer Office to a new computer, but no impossible, says Rick Maybury
By Rick Maybury
My Del desktop computer came with Microsoft Office 2010 preinstalled. I have no disc but I do have the licence. I am purchasing a laptop to replace the desktop and wonder if it is possible to transfer Office to the new computer?
Liz Norsworthy, by email
Probably not, but there is an easy way to check. The three most common types of licence for Microsoft Office are designated FPP, OEM and MLK. FPP or Full Packaged Product covers the boxed, retail version. OEM or Original Equipment Manufacturer is for licensed pre-installed software, bundled by system builders and most likely the one that you have. Lastly there is MLK or Medial Licensing Kit, which is for the trial version of Office also pre-installed by system builders and unlocked when the license fee is paid. Only FPP licenses can be transferred, but to see which one you have check the code on the Product Key Label sticker, which should be on the back of the case. If by some chance you have the FPP version all you have to do is download the correct trial version of Office 2010 from here, then for instructions on how to transfer your licence here.
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