Applies To
Microsoft 365 for home Microsoft 365 for Mac

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 Office   

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Install Office on another computer or device   

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Office on iPads & iPhones   

  • On your iPhone or iPad    Download Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint from the Apple app store.

  • Ready to use Office on your device?    After you install the apps you want, sign in with the same email account that’s associated with Office. This is the account you used to sign in to My Account. Check out Install and set up Office on an iPhone or iPad.

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Office on Android phones & tablets, or Chromebooks   

  • On your Android phone or tablet    Download Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook from the Google Play store.

  • On your Chromebook    You can't install the desktop PC or Mac versions of Office on your Chromebook, but depending on your Chromebook you may be able to install the Office mobile apps. See How to install and run Microsoft Office on a Chromebook.

  • Ready to use Office on your device?    After you install the apps you want, sign in with the same email account that’s associated with Office. This is the same account you use to sign in to My Account. Check out Set up Office apps and email on Android.

Error codes and messages

Here's an example of an error message with an error code:

Error code 0-3

Error code 30174-4, 30125-4, 30038-4, or 30125-1011 when installing Office

Error code 3-4, 12002-4, 12007-4, or 12152-4 when installing Office

Error code 0-3 when installing Office

"…Another installation is in progress…" error when installing Office

"The account isn't associated with this Office product" message when I try to sign in to my account

"…we can't sign you in right now" error when installing Office

Error code 30169-22 when installing Office

Error code 30033-27 when installing Office

Error code 30094-4 when installing Office

Error code 30145-4 when installing Office

"We're sorry…we can't install Office without modern Windows" error

Can’t switch from Microsoft 365 to Office

Error code 0-1011, 30088-1015, or 0-1005 when installing Office

Error when installing Office for two different countries

Error code 30015-6 when installing Office

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