How to Download Office 2019 Home and Student Without a Disc Drive
Question details
The user needs to install Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student on a computer that does not have an optical CD or DVD drive.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Installing Office on a modern computer lacking a disc drive using a legitimate product key.
- Observed behavior
- The user wants to find a secure way to download the setup files online or transfer physical media files to complete the installation.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection for downloading the setup files and keep your 25-character genuine product key ready.
Download and Install Online via Microsoft Account
Redeem your product key online to link it to your Microsoft account and download the installer directly.
This is the most secure and reliable method for installing Office 2019 on modern PCs without optical drives. By linking your genuine product key to your Microsoft account, you can easily reinstall the software in the future without needing the original media.
Go to the official Microsoft Office setup website (setup.office.com) using your web browser.
Sign in with your existing Microsoft account, or create a new one if you do not have one yet.
Enter your 25-character product key when prompted. Select your country and language, then click 'Next'.
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the Office installer file to your computer.
Locate the downloaded setup file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to begin the installation process.
Transfer Installation Files to a USB Drive
If you only have physical media and cannot download the installer online, copy the installation files using another computer.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS website and click the 'Free Download' button.
- 2. Run Setup: Open the downloaded lightweight installer file and follow the quick setup wizard.
- 3. Start Working: Launch WPS Office and instantly start creating or editing your documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install Office 2019 Home and Student on multiple computers?
No. Office 2019 Home and Student is typically licensed for a single PC or Mac. You cannot install and activate it on multiple devices simultaneously with the same license key.
What should I do if my product key says it is already in use?
If you receive an 'already in use' error, it means the key has previously been linked to a Microsoft account. You must sign in to the official Office portal with that specific account to download and reinstall the software.
Are cheap Office 2019 Professional Plus keys legitimate?
Usually, extremely cheap keys for Professional Plus versions are unauthorized volume licenses or scams. Retail versions of Office are more expensive, and Microsoft does not sell Pro Plus at heavy discounts to general consumers.
