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Installing and activating Microsoft Office: step-by-step instructions

Would you like to install and activate Microsoft Office on your computer? With these simple step-by-step instructions, the installation will go smoothly. Follow the individual steps to set up Microsoft Office optimally and get started right away.


Step 1: Remove old Office versions

Before you reinstall Microsoft Office, check whether you have older versions installed on your computer.

  • Open the settings via the gear icon in the start menu.
  • Navigate to Apps & Features and look for existing versions of Office.
  • If you have Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office 2019 , click Uninstall .

This step prevents installation conflicts and ensures a smooth setup.


Step 2: Prepare installation files

  • Download the installation file from Microsoft and navigate to your Downloads folder .
  • If the file is in ZIP format, right- click it and select Extract All .
  • This will provide all the necessary installation files.

Step 3: Start installation

  • Open the extracted folder and locate the Click-To-Run file.
  • Start the installation by double-clicking .
  • Confirm any security prompts to start the installation process.

Step 4: Install Office

  • A Microsoft installation window appears and shows the progress of the installation .
  • The duration depends on the internet speed and the performance of your PC .
  • Allow the installation to run undisturbed and avoid shutting down the PC during it.

Step 5: Check installation

  • After installation, open the Start menu and search for Word .
  • If Microsoft Word starts successfully, the installation was successful.

Step 6: Activate Office

  • Open Word and click Account at the bottom left.
  • Select the Enter Product Key option to start the activation process.

Step 7: Enter product key

  • Enter your Microsoft Office product key .
  • Make sure you enter the information correctly to avoid activation errors .
  • Click Activate Office to activate the license.

Step 8: Confirm license terms

  • Read the Microsoft license terms carefully.
  • Confirm the conditions by clicking Agree and start Word .

Step 9: Use the activation wizard (if necessary)

  • If Office is not activated immediately, the Microsoft Office Activation Wizard opens.
  • Select I want to activate the software over the Internet and click Next .
  • This process enables quick and secure activation online.


Step 10: Complete the installation

After successful activation, you can use all Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook without any problems. Your Office package is now fully operational!

This guide will help you install and activate Microsoft Office quickly and efficiently. If you have any questions, please visit the Microsoft support page or contact customer service.

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