MS Office doesn't work after changing hard disc. Why?

[TChurch]

I have windows XP. Using hard disc software I transferred all data to new
hard disc.
The only problem I'm having is with Office. It's trying to re-install and
needs a source? XXXXXXX.MSP file.

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

What happens when you put the CD in and let it complete the installation?

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After furious head scratching, TChurch asked:

[garfield-n-odie]

Office does not like to be copied from one hard drive to another,
because that is one method a software pirate might use in order
to bypass the Office activation process. If you have your Office
CD and the 25-digit product key, then:
1. Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290301 and install it.
2. Use the utility to delete the Windows Installer registry
entry for Office.
3. Reboot.
4. Uninstall Office by clicking on Start | Control Panel |
Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft Office | Remove.
5. Reinstall Office from the original CD.