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How to activate Microsoft Office Professional OEM version

You already have the product on your computer and just want to activate it?

The installation file and product key must match! Since there are different versions of this software, a new installation with the installation file we offer for download may be necessary. We therefore ask you to follow the instructions below carefully to avoid possible errors. The download links can be found below. This installer will download the appropriate Microsoft Office directly from Microsoft.

Activation instructions

Step 1:

– If you have a Microsoft Office programme on your computer, please uninstall it.

– (If necessary, also delete the Microsoft Office folder on your computer, which can be found at: C:\Program Files\)

Note: Uninstalling Office will not remove your files or documents.

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Step 2:

Download the software you ordered. You can find the download link above.

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Step 3:

Click on ‘Install’.

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Step 4:

Please wait until the software has been completely downloaded and installed.

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Step 5:

After installation, go to Start > Microsoft Word.

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Step 6:

Now click on ‘Account’.

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Step 7:

Then click on ‘Change product key’.

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Step 8:

Enter your product key in the empty field and then click on ‘Activate Office’.

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Step 9:

Now click on Agree and Start Word.

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Step 10:

Then close the programme, open it again and navigate to the Account tab as you did in step 11.

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Step 11:

Now select I want to activate the software via the internet (recommended) and then click Next.

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Step 12:

– Close your Word document and then reopen it.

– Then check again under ‘Account’ to see if Office has been activated.

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Perfect! Your product has been successfully activated.

 

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