You want to restore your computer to factory settings to fix a problem, but you're concerned that it will erase all your programs, including Microsoft Office, which you paid for. You're wondering if the product key will still work after a system restore, and if there's a way to keep Office intact. Is that correct?
When encountering similar cases, the best approach is to use a third-party PC transfer software to create a backup file of Microsoft Office in advance. This way, you can easily restore it after system restore, making it the safest and most efficient solution to keep Microsoft Office intact. Otherwise, you might need to do a clean install and purchase a new license, which is undesirable.
Qiling PC transfer software is a tool that allows for easy backup and restoration of Microsoft Office and other programs. This software can help you preserve Microsoft Office even after a system restore, making it a convenient option for users. By utilizing this software, you can transfer your programs and settings with minimal effort, ensuring that your Microsoft Office applications remain intact.
To backup Microsoft Office, download and install Qiling PC Transfer software on your PC, then follow the steps to start the backup process. This will allow you to keep your Microsoft Office software after system restore.
Step 1. Create a backup file of Microsoft on the flash drive.
1. Download and install Qiling Disk Master on both PCs. Connect the USB flash drive to the source PC, then launch Qiling Disk Master on the source computer and navigate to the "Backup & Restore" page.
2. Hover on "Data Backup" and choose "Next".
3. Set the backup file name according to your preference and click "Confirm" to save the backup file on your USB flash drive. Then, hover on "Applications" and select the applications you want to transfer, such as Microsoft Office, and click "Proceed".
Step 2. Restore the backup file on the new PC.
1. Connect the USB flash drive containing the backup file to the new PC, then launch Qiling Disk Master and navigate to the "Backup & Restore" page.
2. Hover on "Browse for recovery" and move to next step.
3. To proceed, hover over the backup file you just created and click "OK". If the backup file is not visible, click "Browse" to locate and select the backup file.
4. To restore Microsoft Office on your new PC, go to the "Applications" section, select Microsoft Office, and click "Finish". Then, click "Restore" to initiate the recovery process. Once complete, you can access and utilize Microsoft Office on your new device.