How to Transfer Office Home & Student 2019 to a Replacement Device
Question details
The user wants to know how to install and activate an existing Office Home & Student 2019 license on a new or replacement computer.
- Product
- Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Transferring an existing Office 2019 license after obtaining a replacement computer and locating the proper installation executable.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to find the correct download executable and successfully activate the software on the new device using their previously purchased license.
Before attempting to transfer your license, ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account or the organization portal originally used to purchase or redeem Office 2019.
Transfer a Retail Office 2019 License
Follow these steps if you purchased Office Home & Student 2019 for personal use and linked it to a Microsoft account.
Retail licenses are tied to your personal Microsoft account. You must manage the installation directly from the account dashboard rather than searching for a generic download link.
If your old device is still functional, open the Control Panel or system Settings, find Microsoft Office 2019 in the installed applications list, and uninstall it to free up the license for the new computer.
On the new replacement device, open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft account page. Sign in using the exact account credentials used to redeem the original product key.
Navigate to the 'Services and subscriptions' section. Scroll down until you find your Office Home & Student 2019 license listed.
Click the 'Install' button next to your Office 2019 product. This will download the correct executable installer file. Once downloaded, double-click the file and follow the on-screen prompts to install.
Open any installed application, such as Word or Excel, on the new device. When prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account to successfully activate the software.
Install Office 2019 via a Volume Licensing Portal
Use this method if your Office 2019 license was provided by an organization, school, or charity.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installer for your operating system.
- 2. Install the software: Run the downloaded executable file on your replacement device and follow the quick installation steps.
- 3. Open your files: Launch WPS Office and open your existing Microsoft Office documents directly without needing a product key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Office Home & Student 2019 product key on two computers at the same time?
No. Office Home & Student 2019 is licensed for installation on a single computer at a time. You must uninstall it from the previous device before activating it on a new replacement device.
Where can I find the download file if I lost my original installation CD?
You can download the digital installer directly from Microsoft. Sign in to your Microsoft account online, navigate to 'Services and subscriptions', find your Office 2019 purchase, and download the executable file from there.
What should I do if my old computer is broken and I cannot uninstall Office?
If the old computer is dead and you cannot uninstall the software, install Office on the new PC and attempt to activate it online. If online activation fails due to device limits, you will need to activate it via the telephone option in the activation wizard to confirm the previous device is no longer functional.
