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How to transfer ms office home to new laptop

Gert Savoy 0 Reputation points
2026-03-30T21:13:22.2966667+00:00

How to transfer ms office home to new laptop. My laptop was damaged and I’m about to buy a new one

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
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  1. Marcin Policht 85,420 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-30T21:35:41.6633333+00:00

    Follow https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-install-or-reinstall-microsoft-365-or-office-2024-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658

    Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac

    Ready to install Microsoft 365 or Office 2024? 

    Before you begin, make sure your PC or Mac meets the system requirements.

    If you already redeemed a product key, reinstalling the apps, or you have an assigned license through work or school, you can skip ahead and go to the section sign in to download and install Microsoft 365 or Office. However, if this is the first time you're installing Microsoft 365 or Office, you may have some steps to do first. Expand the Learn more section below for more info. 

    Sign in to download and install Microsoft 365 or Office 2024

    Install on a PCInstall on a MacNeed help?

    Sign in to download Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC

    Go to m365.cloud.microsoft/apps and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in.

    Sign in with the account you associated with this version of Microsoft 365. This account can be a Microsoft account, or a work or school account. I forgot the account I use with Office

    After signing in, follow the steps that match the type of account you signed in with.

    You signed in with a Microsoft account Seperator

    From the Microsoft 365__Apps__ page select Install apps.

    Screenshot of Office.com home page after signing in

      Select __**Install**__ (or depending on your version, __**Install apps>**__).
      
      __**You signed in with a work or school account**__ ![Seperator](https://support.microsoft.com/images/en-us/ee907d18-39a7-437c-9852-073694f74c84)
      
         From the home page select __**Install apps**__. (Or, you might need to select __**Apps**__ from the left navigation pane, and then select __**Install apps**__.)
         
         ![Screenshot of Office.com if signing in with a work or school account](https://support.microsoft.com/images/en-us/4d96bcbc-ed1b-41a7-a365-f71a41cab2bb)
         
            Select __**Microsoft 365 apps**__ to begin the installation.
            
            The 64-bit version is installed by default unless Microsoft 365 or Office detects you already have a 32-bit version of Microsoft 365 or Office (or a stand-alone app such as Project or Visio) installed. In this case, the 32-bit version of Microsoft 365 or Office will be installed instead.
            
            To change from a [32-bit version to a 64-bit version](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/choose-between-the-64-bit-or-32-bit-version-of-office-2dee7807-8f95-4d0c-b5fe-6c6f49b8d261?wt.mc_id=SCL_InstallOffice_Home#) or vice versa, you need to [uninstall](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/uninstall-microsoft-365-or-office-from-a-pc-9dd49b83-264a-477a-8fcc-2fdf5dbf61d8) Microsoft 365 first (including any stand-alone Microsoft 365 apps you have such as Project of Visio). Once the uninstall is complete, sign in again to [m365.cloud.microsoft/apps](https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps) and select Install apps. From the Install apps window select the language and version you want (64 or 32-bit), and then select __**Install**__. (See [Install Visio](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/install-visio-or-access-visio-for-the-web-f98f21e3-aa02-4827-9167-ddab5b025710) or [Install Project](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/install-project-7059249b-d9fe-4d61-ab96-5c5bf435f281) if you need to reinstall those stand-alone apps.)
            
            This completes the download of Microsoft 365 to your device. To complete the installation and activation steps, follow the prompts in the following install and activation sections.
            
            __**Tip:**__  __**Don't see an install option after signing in?**__ There could be an issue with your account. Select [Need help?](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-install-or-reinstall-microsoft-365-or-office-2024-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658#installsteps=need_help) from above and review the solutions under __**Account questions**__.
            
    

    Install Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC

    Depending on your browser, select Run (in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).

    If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? select Yes.

    The install begins.

    Your install is finished when you see the phrase, "You're all set! Office is installed now" and an animation plays to show you where to find Microsoft 365  applications on your computer. Select Close.

    Installation or sign in issues?

    Tip: For help with Microsoft 365 or ​​​​​​​Office installation issues on a PC, please go to Microsoft 365 troubleshooters and select the Microsoft 365 setup troubleshooter option.

    If you're having an installation issue such as Microsoft 365 taking long to install, try Need help? for a list of common issues.

    Activate Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC

    To open an app, select the Start button (lower-left corner of your screen) and type the name of an app, like Word.

    1. To open the app, select its icon in the search results.
    2. When the app opens, accept the license agreement. Microsoft 365 or Office is activated and ready to use. Note: The Activation Wizard appears if Microsoft 365 or Office has trouble activating. Complete the steps in the wizard to finish activation.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

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