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I recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. After I put all my data on an external hard disk, I wiped my computer clean: I upgraded to Windows 10 without carrying any of my leftover data from Windows 7. Nothing is left, no programs or data, and I don't have a backup of my old installation either.

Unfortunately, I was dumb enough to believe that Office was somehow connected to my Windows 7 key and that it would somehow be carried over. Nope. When it said it would delete all data, it really meant all data. So my old Office key, which was the Office 365 version I believe, seems to be lost.

The PC is pretty old (bought 2013 I believe) and it was pre-installed with Windows 7, and Office too, I think. So I don't have any installation discs, the only thing I have is the Windows 7 Home Premium key that is on a sticker on the side of my PC. Is it possible to get my Office license out of it somehow?

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  • You need to ask the manufacturer if they can give you an Office key that went with your license. Without a receipt, Microsoft probably will not be able to help
    – anon
    Commented Feb 6, 2020 at 22:17
  • If you had Ofice 365 installed then your license is connected to your Microsoft Account. As a side note, the manufacturer of your laptop absolutely does not know what your office key was.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Feb 6, 2020 at 22:18
  • "Is it possible to get my Office license out of it somehow?" - To answer this question directly, if you do not actually have Office 365, but Office 2013/2016/2019, and you didn't take note of the key before you reinstalled Windows then the key is lost. The manufacturer (OEM) of your laptop won't have that information.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Feb 6, 2020 at 22:27
  • Damn :( That's what I feared. Oh well, should've thought a little bit ahead.
    – user744427
    Commented Feb 6, 2020 at 22:30
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    If you really have lost all, an Office 365 subscription is reasonably priced and offers you 5 installs. If you do this, the license it held in the Microsoft licensing server.
    – anon
    Commented Feb 6, 2020 at 22:35

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