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Release/deactivate microsoft office 2010 license

jeff hunter 0 Reputation points
2026-01-05T19:04:39.8+00:00

I need to release/deactive microsoft office 2010 from none working laptop to transfer/load to a different laptop.

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    2026-01-05T19:04:45.91+00:00

    To deactivate or release a Microsoft Office 2010 license from a non-working laptop, you generally need to follow these steps:

    1. Uninstall Office 2010: If the laptop is operational, uninstall Office 2010 from the device. This can usually be done through the Control Panel under "Programs and Features."
    2. Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT): If you are using a volume license, you can use VAMT to manage your licenses and deactivate them. This tool allows you to manage activations and can help in transferring licenses.
    3. Contact Microsoft Support: If the laptop is not operational and you cannot uninstall Office, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for assistance in deactivating the license. They can help you release the license so that it can be activated on a new device.
    4. Install on New Laptop: Once the license is released, you can install Office 2010 on the new laptop using the same product key, if applicable.

    Keep in mind that if you are using a retail version of Office, you may need to enter the product key again on the new device. If you are using a volume license, ensure that you follow the appropriate procedures for your organization's licensing agreement.

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  2. Stefan Blom 342.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-01-05T19:34:35.2066667+00:00

    To install on a new PC, you will need your product key and installation media for Office 2010.

    If activation fails, use the phone number for your region from the article at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/-telephone-activation-is-no-longer-supported-for-your-product-error-when-activating-office-9b016cd2-0811-4cb3-b896-5a6a13177713 (even if you are not seeing the particular error which is mentioned in the article).

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