Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 - Reinstallation

Yes, it is my understanding that the 2010 Academic license is "perpetual", so you should be able to install it on the new computer.  The 2010 Academic license is considered a "retail" license. That means you can install it on up to 2 computers at the same time AND to transfer those installations to new computers as required.

FYI NOTE: the Office 365 (2013) University license IS NOT!  I repeat, the 2013 equivalent is a time limited license for 365. Maximum of 4 years.  (With option to do a 1 time extension for another 4 years by paying again if you are still a student.)  But I have learned MS checks your student status annually on your activation date. So, potentially, after you graduate and are no longer a student they MAY disable your University license at a time less than 4 years.  I have not been able to get positive confirmation from MS about this.

Since you new computer does not have a DVD/CD reader there are a couple of options:

• use another computer with a DVD reader to copy the installation disk to 4GB+ USB drive (NOTE: if it is a "flash" type drive, copy the files to your computer before starting the install)
• download (and SAVE) the required installation file to your new computer

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Your product key won't work on the new computer because it almost certainly has an Office 2013/365 trial. Product keys are year and bundle specific.  You have to uninstall that trial before installing and activating your copy of Pro Plus.  Having 2 unactivated copies of Office, ie the 365 trial and your installed Pro Plus causes the activation system to "get confused".

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Pro Plus is a limited distribution version so it is hard to find downloads. Here are some links I've collected (I don't know if they still work):

Pro Plus

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75238.exe  Office 2010 Prol Plus x86 (English) - X17-75238

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/office2010/X17-75612.exe  Office 2010 Pro Plus x64 (English) - X17-75612

Pro Plus English 32-bit (x86): X16-32250.exe

Pro Plus English 64-bit (x64): X16-32213.exe

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Microsoft-Office-Professional-Plus-2010-media/2108878.aspx

• Pro Plus Installation Disk

http://www.downloadoffice2010.org/download-office2010 - Office 2010 Super Handbook, $10, include instructions on how to activate Pro http://www.msoffice-tutorial-training.com/download-office-2010.html - 2010 Pro Plus Trial

Pro Plus using Activation Tool

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/professional-plus/ - If you have a valid Pro Plus Product Key

I don't know how this posting system works, but I hope you do get a message informing you of this late November 2013 query. Queries actually, some relating to Windows 7, but more on that later.

I own a desktop with an OEM Windows 7 OS which has been behaving oddly these past few weeks so I'm thinking of reformatting the hard disk and starting from scratch. I also run Office Professional Plus 2010 on that PC. Unfortunately, I can't locate any CD/DVD which I may have received or made myself after the purchase (I also bought a MAC version, for which I do have a disk I made myself).

I do have the the Home Use Program invoice which includes the Product Keys for both the Pro Plus and the Office 2008 for Mac. Both Product Keys are labelled (FPP).

I have visited Microsoft download websites such as the following:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-office-2010-backup-FX101853122.aspx

But Office Professional Plus does not appear to be a selection. I don't want to risk a problem by entering my PK.

The last link you suggest http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/professional-plus/ seems to only offer Pro Plus 2013.

I have therefore downloaded to my hard disk the Digital River Pro Plus Trial (X17-75238). I'm hoping that you can confirm that I don't need the separate Pro Plus installation disk you refer to in your Jan 2013 response.

If I have the x86 .exe file you provided the link to, do I really need a separate installation disk to load it?

Assuming I can simply double click the .exe file to load Office Pro Plus on my PC, will I be limited to a "Trial" version of the Pro Plus software, even though I posses a legitimate Product Key? I am assuming that once the software is installed on my PC, it will ask me to enter my Product Key and "convert" the software from Trial to Permanent.

If your responses tell me I can go ahead, can I first copy the ,exe file (X17-75238) to a DVD so that once I've settled my OS issues, I can simply install the Office Pro Plus from the DVD to the hard drive? Does that DVD become my Installation Disk?

Which brings me to my Win 7 issues. I have an OEM Home Premium version on my desktop and since Win 7 is being discontinued I'm looking at buying a full retail version (Prp or Ultimate) which will include CDs or DVDs. Can you please direct me to the appropriate "Community" section where I can ask about some of the odd behavior I'm noticing and the possible issues to consider when reformatting a Hard drive and then installing a new full, not upgrade, version of Windows.

Sorry for the long-winded message.

Your help and responses are greatly appreciated.

Your copy of Office 2010 may have been licensed under Product Key Card terms and your eligibility may have lapsed as you've now left the university student body/faculty.

From the FAQ for Microsoft Office University 2010 Frequently Asked Questions:

"Office University 2010 is for higher-education students and higher-education faculty only" 

I would recommend locating your original receipt and/or contacting the university IT department.

The most important part is that you need your unique 25 character Product Key. Do you still have the email purchase confirmation?  Do you still have access to the email address you originally used?

In theory you should be able to return to the MS store site and use the university email address to log in to the online store account they have setup for you.

Also from the FAQ page:

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Digital River Download Signin page - for downloads and Find your Order

https://www.findmyorder.com

Microsoft Store- Phone 1-877-696-7786 or login at

http://store.microsoft.com