Then, write down the product key for Office or another app , and keep it somewhere. To download Office or , visit this page on Microsoft. You should then be able to download an installer for Office and put it on any Windows system you like. Note that if your license is for only one computer, you should uninstall it on the original PC.
There's also a different page for Windows 8. After you've created your install disk, you can use it, along with your product code, to install the app. Laptop Mag. When you first try to use a feature that is not yet installed, Office usually installs the feature automatically.
If the feature that you want is not installed automatically, do the following:. Click the name of the Microsoft Office suite or program you want to change, and then click Change. Note: In Classic view, double-click Programs and Features. Note: In Classic view, double-click Add or Remove Programs , click the name of the Microsoft Office suite or program you want to change, and then click Change.
The symbol next to each feature indicates how that feature will be installed by default. You can change how the feature will be installed by clicking its symbol, and then selecting another symbol from the list that appears.
The symbols and their meanings are as follows:. Run from My Computer The feature will be installed and stored on your hard disk when you complete Setup.
Subfeatures won't be installed and stored on your hard disk. Run all from My Computer The feature and all of its subfeatures will be installed and stored on your hard disk when you complete Setup. Installed on First Use The feature will be installed on your hard disk when you use the feature for the first time.
At that time, you may need access to the CD or network server that you originally installed from. This option may not be available for all features. Not Available The feature won't be installed because it is not available.
If a feature has sub-features, a symbol with a white background indicates that the feature and all of its sub-features have the same installation method. A symbol with a gray background indicates that the feature and its sub-features have a combination of installation methods. You can also use the keyboard to browse through features and change feature options. When you are done choosing the custom installation options that you want, do one of the following:.
Click Upgrade. This button appears if Setup detects an earlier version of the same Office program on your computer. Click Install Now. This button appears if Setup does not detect an earlier version of the same Office program on your computer. Uninstall Office from a PC. Need more help? Expand your Office skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No.
