Backup Office 2010 — Activation [updated]

Here’s a clear, step-by-step text you can use to guide someone through backing up their Office 2010 activation (useful when reinstalling Windows or moving to a new PC without losing the activated status). Before reinstalling Windows or moving Office to another computer, back up the activation files to avoid losing your license.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Office14\Office Setup Controller backup office 2010 activation