Re-installing lightroom onto a new computer

Hi
I've just got a new imac and I already have Lightrrom 4 on my old one. I'm sure to most this is a VERY simple question so sorry in adance but believe it or not I cannot find the answer in any forums. How do I reinstall Lightroom onto a new computer?
Can I do this somehow using the serial number? I'm sure the licence allows use on 2 machines so I dont think I have to purchase again.
When I go into order history on my adobe account page, I thought I might be able to download it from there again... but cant see this option.
PLease could any replies be in simple speak and not too technical.
Many thanks

sevenh wrote:
too late.
not impressed.
reference to: writing down serial numbers. Expect this from software in the 1980s.
as such, unable to use the software.
Office 365 on the other hand, no problem.
There's a pleasant surprise.
edit2: maybe i can copy it across from my old installation? Surely that is too easy.
Anthony - doing a fresh install and just been gutted by adobe. Time vampire like this is deprecated by me.
I guess I don't understand any of this, it's not even clear to me what your issue is. Please describe the problem more clearly without discussing Time vampires and Office 365.

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