But then you recant in the text and mention Office 2010.
OK, MICROSOFT HOLDS ALL THE KEYS to this one. Let's find out.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-office_install/moving-office-2010-to-a-new-computer/9fd864c5-495e-4ba8-9799-1a2b24cd61e6
I see they answered how. Read the "magic" "bricked computer" to learn how.
Bob

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