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Invitation by main family member

I need my family member to share the Microsoft 365 family plan

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asked 2026-10-07T23:21:49.5133333+00:00
Dolores Rodriguez 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-08T02:42:54.0733333+00:00
Dolores Rodriguez 20 Reputation points
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My PC is showing **“Product Activation Required.”** I’m unable to activate my Microsoft license even after signing in with my Microsoft account. Please help me fix this issue.

Hello, I am having an issue with Microsoft license activation on my PC. It is showing “Product Activation Required” and I am unable to activate/use Microsoft Office properly. I have signed in with my Microsoft account, but the license is still not being…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T16:58:19.41+00:00
Hafsa yafai 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-08T01:44:30.4+00:00
Norah-L 11,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Uninstalled Office 2021 and then installed Office 2024 and cannot activate it.

Office products open as 2021 version and my Microsoft account does not list me as having an Office 2024 license, even after providing a legit key.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T21:52:10.7066667+00:00
T M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T00:27:11.3666667+00:00
EmilyS726 271.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Office ev ve öğrenci 2021 tek seferlik lisansın Microsoft hesabını başka Microsoft hesabına devretmek

Merhaba, Office Ev ve Öğrenci 2021 tek seferlik lisansım şu anda eski eşimin Microsoft hesabına bağlı fakat kendi bilgisayarım satın alınırken lisans kuruldu. Artık iletişimimiz olmadığı için bu hesaba ileride erişim sağlayamayabilirim. Lisansı…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T13:46:24.6633333+00:00
Nida Muslu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T00:07:36.69+00:00
paulr0511 49,055 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sorry, we don't recognize the product key you entered. Please check that you typed it correctly.

At the moment I tried to Redeem Office 365 Family product key, I get this error message Sorry, we don't recognize the product key you entered. Please check that you typed it correctly. Error Code: TokenNotFound Correlation Id:…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T13:17:23.9666667+00:00
JJAyalaNieto 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T14:25:33.72+00:00
paulr0511 49,055 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I bought a lifetime home use program, Office Pro Plus and now I cannot get it installed in my new computer

New computer and I cannot get home use Office Professional Plus 2016 installed. Help

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T13:05:17.61+00:00
J p 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T13:18:45.3333333+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Unlicenced Product

Hi we bought 2003 MS Office years ago and it was installed on our desk top computer. Had to update windows to 10 and then 11. During this time I had free 365 but the original documents i set up on Word and Excel were (i thought) on 2003 version. I…

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asked 2026-10-07T10:01:41.24+00:00
Marshy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-07T12:00:40.57+00:00
Alexandr S 106.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My 3 free months of Office 365 with my Costco purchase of HP laptop Omnibook 3

I want my 3 free month subscription to Office 365, or I will return laptop to Costco for refund. What is a TAG?? This is ridiculous.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-07T04:04:12.9866667+00:00
stevenlysen-1004 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-07T09:29:58.31+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Why 2year old office deactivated on my laptop only

Why 2year old MS office deactivated on my laptop only

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T21:05:25.3266667+00:00
Stephen Checca 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T21:41:34.9733333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 89,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I'm trying to activate my Microsoft 365 after entering the PIN key, but every time I try to use any of my cards, I get an error and it won't let me activate my Microsoft 365.

I'm trying to activate my Microsoft 365 after entering the PIN key, but every time I try to use any of my cards, I get an error and it won't let me activate my Microsoft 365. Error Code:   PaymentAuthenticationVerificationFailed Correlation Id: …

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T10:53:24.48+00:00
Edison Moreno 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-06T19:13:12.9433333+00:00
Lucus-V 13,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I uninstall office 2019 from old laptop then to be re installed to a new laptop? Can I recover Product Key?

The old laptop cannot be repaired, but I was able to recover the mother board and drive C where the programs were installed. I understand I need to uninstall it first, before re installing the Office 2019. However, I cannot find the product key when I…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T18:03:08.5766667+00:00
Natz P 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T18:21:57.7866667+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

unable to use word

word is giving a message to activate Microsoft 365

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asked 2026-10-06T17:28:59.3+00:00
ana salazar alvarado 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T18:07:31.4633333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 86,010 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cannot subscribe to student offer

Hi, I've been trying to subscribe to microsoft 365 5€/month for students. There's no issue checking my student status/email address but as soon as I am about to effect the payment, may screen says "Sorry, this offer is no longer available"…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T07:38:43.3333333+00:00
Mia Bourhis 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-06T14:00:53.11+00:00
Vikki-T 11,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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uninstall and reinstall microsoft office professional plus 2010

I have HP Laptop windows 11. Now I can't use ms office at any cost. Can you help me to uninstall and reinstall the md office professional plus 2010?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-07-02T18:15:19.24+00:00
Arun M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T12:46:30.6033333+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Designer

I just tried to instal Microsoft Designer and was advised it is not available in this region. Is there any way around that? if not, what recommendations do you have for a replacement for Publisher? I've tried several options but not yet found one I like…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T00:41:18.09+00:00
Brian Rope 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-06T12:32:47.1+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Office automatic updates are not happening automatically and results in other issues

Microsoft Office 365 does not appear to be automatically updating on my Windows 11 Microsoft tablet. For me, it seems to be an ongoing issue. I am supposed to have automatic updates on. In Account in my Office apps, it shows "Microsoft 365 and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-14T17:55:15.48+00:00
Mark_in_VA 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-10-06T07:30:34.87+00:00
Xavier-D 13,840 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unlicensed Product

On The 11th of October a lot of features of word will be disabled and I need to get the unlicensed product removed from my word document

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-06T00:53:30.6433333+00:00
Adam Farrelly 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-06T01:31:09.91+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 46,745 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why did Microsoft Update Delete my Office365 Program?

I paid for Office365 that had a lifetime use but recently after an Update by "MICROSOFT" It was removed and When I enter the Product Key (again) it tells me I need to have the Administrator get involved BUT I am the Computer Owner and It Won't…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T19:55:46.4133333+00:00
Mike Meehan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-05T21:01:28.4733333+00:00
Mike Meehan 0 Reputation points
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office student 2016 uninstalled

Why did Microsoft uninstall my office student 2016 that were working fine with Windows 10? If I reinstall it from my account will I be charged for something I already paid for?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T20:15:01.42+00:00
Jean Horton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T20:56:08.8066667+00:00
Stefan Blom 353.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to transfer Office 365 subscription from one account to another

I accidentally installed my new Office 365 subscription onto the wrong MS account. How do I correct this?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
asked 2026-10-05T18:33:35.5866667+00:00
Richard Ma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-05T19:06:20.0366667+00:00
EmilyS726 271.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor