Transfer Hard Drive Contents

FatJackSprat

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I got Office Xp for free while I was in school. I got Office 2002 the same way. After uninstalling 2002, I gave it to my brother-in-law. When he tried to install it, it said that it was already installed on another computer and wouldn't let him use it.

I want to buy a new computer, but I don't want to lose that Office Xp. Does the software that moves your settings, etc. from computer to computer include installed programs like Office and games?
 

CalvinHobbes

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If the software requires activation then you can only install it on one system at a time. Once it's activated it can't be activated again unless you call Microsoft. They'll give you a new activation key so you can install the software on a new system.