Cannot activate Office 2013 on a new computer
Summary
When you enter a product key and then click Activate to active Microsoft Office 2013 for the first time on a new computer, you receive the following error message:
This product key is for Microsoft Office <Edition Name> 2013, which isn't currently installed
Cause
This issue may occur if you install KB2760624, KB2760621, or KB2752100 before you activate Office. If you do this, the following folder may be removed:
<system drive>\ProgramData\Microsoft\OEMOffice15
Resolution
To resolve this issue, reinstall Office from the Office website or from another media. To download and reinstall Office from the Office website, go to the following Microsoft website:
Applies to
This article applies to:
- Computers that have Office 2013 preinstalled, purchased and activated between January 29, 2013 and February 4, 2013.
- Computers that have Office 2013 preinstalled, on which KB2760624, KB2760621, or KB2752100 is installed before you try to activate Office.
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