Can I transfer microsoft office software from one computer to another without an installation CD.?

Question

Purchasing a new computer but does not come loaded with MS office. No $$$ to purchase the software [$200-$300/pkg]. I have MS office 2007 my old tower; I want to transfer whatever system files are on the harddrive to the new computer. How would I do this. I have an external HP back-up harddrive...it backs up my current system & stores everything there. I'm working in poverty so I don't have $$ or resources to go out & get additional equipment or software. I work exclusively on freeware & MS office suite came with my current computer system which was donated to me through a service organization but the CPU is worn out & I must replace the whole computer. I do not have access to an installation CD from any other source. I did try a burned copy of MS office 2003 but it would not install despite official license key [burnt copy from an original disk]. I'm stuck on this one as it's imperative to have word processing software. I can't have a clone program because then none of my legal, political & business file attachments created on MS word 2007 would open.

Answer 1

Yes you can but you'd need to know how to copy registry keys. Here's the info and workaround for MS Office 2007:



http://pickmeapp.com/



Manual: http://www.pickmeapp.com/user_manual



MS Office 2007 workaround: http://www.pickmeapp.com/content/microsoft-office-2007-workaround



As you can see it's not straightforward but it can be done.

Answer 2

You need 2 things- the product key and installation media.



You can get the product key by installing the free Belarc Advisor on the old PC. This will also give you product keys for some other software on your computer.



You can use any installation media for that exact version of Office. This site has installation media. You must first enter your product key: http://www.microsoft.com/office/downloads/

Answer 3

For a temporary solution you can try virtuallizing your current machine and run it as a VM on your new machine. Then when you need to use it, start the VM and log in just like you do your old computer.

Answer 4

openoffice.org - THAT WILL OPEN AND CONVERT to open ms word 2007 files. Been using it to do just that for years.



No you cant install office onto another computer without a legitimate install media, and just because you can not afford office does not mean you have the right to STEAL it.



like WTF just because your poor *** u think u can burgle houses and rob stores too?



use openoffice its FREE and legitimate and it WILL open your files.