Applies To
Office 2024 Office 2021 Office 2019 Office 2016

Here’s a list of solutions for common issues. If you have a specific error message or error code, one of these articles might help.

Issue

Solution

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Download & install   

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Activate and start Microsoft 365   

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Move Microsoft 365 to another computer   

  • Uninstall Office from the original computer.

  • On the new computer, sign in to your My Account page and click Install. After you finish installing, you may be asked to activate Microsoft 365 over the phone.

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Product key   

  • Looking for your product key? You don't need one anymore! Simply choose Install after you sign in to your account portal page while you're connected to the Internet and Microsoft 365 will install and activate automatically.

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