Application Software (example Microsoft Office) does or does not migrate to the new computer

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Application Software (example Microsoft Office) does or does not migrate to the new computer

From a software standpoint, when you use data migration Mac to Mac or PC to MAC, why application software, like Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop, sometime are able to move (migrate) to the new computer without any issues and sometimes the user must BUY again the software?

Technicians told me that sometimes the Migration Data is capable to migrate the Software Serial Number of the software and sometimes does not.

But, what is the real techincal answer? What happens to the serial number when you migrate?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jul 26, 2013 6:09 AM

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Answer 1

Barney-15E

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Jul 26, 2013 6:12 AM in response to fabio168

Depends on how the App stores the serial number. Some apps fail when the file that holds the serial number gets moved and must be reinstalled.

None of that requires you to purchase it again. You just have to install it using the key you were provided with the software.

No apps will be migrated from a PC as they will not work with OS X.

Office 2004 will not Migrate as it doesn't work in Mountain Lion.

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Csound1

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Jul 26, 2013 6:53 AM in response to fabio168

Office will detect the change of hardware and require re-activation, no new purchase required.

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