i bought an app for one mac and want it on another mac

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If you use your original disk, it will probably not work to activate in most cases (though you can get the program files installed on your computer).

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This week, Im getting the new MacBook because my Pro is old and slow now.

I was wondering how I get Microsoft Office on my new MacBook.

Would Time Machine do it Or can I use the same disc again (if I can find it) Sorry, Im not very knowledgeable on this, so any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks EDIT: Also, forgot to ask - is it worth upgrading to Office 2016 or should I stick with 2011 2011 always seems to have worked fine and Ive heard bad stuff about 2016.

If you can not find your Office 2011 CD then I might be able to help with a download link, but you will still need your original Product Key.

I believe it will go better if you do a fresh install of Office 2011.

I can not advise you on Office 2016 since I have not used it.

That said, if youre not using Migration Assistant you will need the installation file, its a PKG installer which makes it a little more difficult to just copy the installed applications over.

The Office activation is tied to your old MBP hardware and transferring it to the new MacBook will not work.

I think I might actually just get Office 2016 since Im upgrading everything else anyway.

I had Office 2011 when I installed a new SSD in my MBP, used Migration Assistant to move my apps and data to the new drive and only needed to re-enter my key, I have a Home Use Program license.

Just in case you havent bought 2016 yet, I also bought a new MBPro and using Migration Assistant had no problem with MS Office on my new mac.

You only need a MS user ID which you can create during registration.

Once you install the program, you would need your product ID activation code.

Not sure how it works in the MAC world but on Windows you can use tools like Magic Jelly Bean (if I remember that correctly) for that information.

I talked with a few Microsoft techs extensively about this issue and pieced together what they said and did not say.and figured out what they have done to capture more control over activation and distribution: Basically, you cannot just moved the files to another computer (or copy them) anymore, but now you will have to activate it by contacting them directly so they can put your Key code in their database, if you bought the program disk back in the day.

I Bought An App For One And Want It On Another How To Stop The

Hackers say, Great, but Microsoft have figured out how to stop the hacking now after 30 years.

Good for them finally).

If you try to activate with your original Key code, you probably will not be able too do this until you contact Microsoft and activate directly over phone or their portal.

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