How to Activate MS Office | Activate MS Office 2021/365 for Free (Product Activation Failed)
TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers on how to activate Microsoft Office 2021/365 for free to avoid product activation errors. By using the command prompt and following a series of steps, users can successfully activate their Microsoft Office suite, enabling them to utilize the software indefinitely without encountering further errors.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Start by activating Microsoft Office 2021 using the command prompt.
- 🔍 Open Command Prompt by searching for 'CMD' and running it as an administrator.
- 📂 Navigate to the root directory of your Microsoft Office installation using the command 'CD' followed by the directory path.
- 📑 Copy the installation path to use later in the activation process.
- 🔑 Use the command 'cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus' to check the current license information and product keys.
- 🛠 Execute the commands 'OSPP VEX' and 'OSPP REARM' to activate Microsoft Office.
- 📋 Copy the SKU ID from the license information for use in the activation commands.
- 📈 Ensure there is a space between the commands and the SKU ID when pasting it into the Command Prompt.
- ✅ Wait for the 'Microsoft Office REM successful' message to confirm activation.
- 💡 The video provides commands that can be copied and pasted for ease of use.
- 🔄 If successful, you should no longer receive an error when opening Microsoft Office applications.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is how to activate Microsoft Office 2021/365 for free.
Why is it necessary to activate Microsoft Office?
-Activating Microsoft Office is necessary to use the software legally and without restrictions, as it confirms that you have a valid license.
What is the first step in the activation process described in the video?
-The first step is to open the Command Prompt by searching for CMD, right-clicking on it, and running it as an administrator.
How does one navigate to the Microsoft Office installation directory as described in the video?
-You navigate to the Microsoft Office installation directory by going to the local disk, opening the Program Files, and then double-clicking on the Microsoft Office folder.
What is the purpose of copying the installation path in the video?
-Copying the installation path is necessary to use it in the Command Prompt commands to correctly direct the activation process to the installed Microsoft Office version.
What command is used to display the license information of Microsoft Office?
-The command 'cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus' is used to display the license information of Microsoft Office.
What do the commands 'OSPP.REE' and 'VBA.5' do in the activation process?
-These commands are part of the activation process that manipulates the registry and license files to activate Microsoft Office.
What is the SKU ID in the context of the video?
-The SKU ID is a unique identifier for the specific edition of Microsoft Office installed on the computer, which is required for the activation process.
What message indicates that Microsoft Office has been successfully activated?
-The message 'Microsoft Office REM successful' indicates that the Office suite has been activated successfully.
What should a user do if they encounter an error after following the activation steps?
-If an error occurs after following the activation steps, the user should double-check the commands entered and ensure they have been executed correctly. If the problem persists, they may need to seek further assistance.
How can users benefit from the video if they found it helpful?
-If users found the video helpful, they can leave a like, subscribe for more similar content, and ask any questions in the comments section for further clarification.
Outlines
💻 Activating Microsoft Office 2021
This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to activate Microsoft Office 2021 using the command prompt. It begins by instructing the user to search for CMD and run it as an administrator. The user is then guided to navigate to the Microsoft Office installation directory by using the command prompt to change to the relevant path. The paragraph details the process of copying the installation path and pasting it into the command prompt. It proceeds to explain the use of specific commands to check the license information and product keys. The user is then shown how to input a particular command sequence to activate the software. The paragraph assures the user that upon seeing the message 'Microsoft Office REM successful', their Office is activated. It concludes by encouraging users to leave comments for any questions and to utilize the provided commands for easy activation.
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Keywords
💡Activate
💡Microsoft Office
💡Command Prompt
💡Product Activation Failed
💡Administrator
💡Local Disk
💡Program Files
💡Office 16
💡SKU ID
💡License Information
💡Activation Message
Highlights
Learn how to activate Microsoft Office 2021 for free
Use the command prompt for product activation
Open Command Prompt by running it as an administrator
Navigate to the Microsoft Office installation directory
Copy the installation path address as text
Paste the path in Command Prompt to access the installation directory
Run scripts to check license information and product keys
Activate Microsoft Office using specific commands
Copy SKU ID for the activation process
Wait for 'Microsoft Office REM successful' message to confirm activation
No more errors when opening Microsoft Office software
Detailed commands provided in the video description for easy copying
Fix Microsoft Office activation errors with this method
Subscribe for more helpful videos on software activation
Ask questions in the comments for further clarification
Enjoy uninterrupted use of Microsoft Office after successful activation