Install Office Pro + purchased at Walmart

Question

I purchased Office 2021 Pro + from Walmart. The package came with a CD, but I do not have a CD drive, can I download the product from Microsoft and use the 25 character activation code that cam with the product?

Answer 1

Official Download & Installation Method

Go to Microsoft's Office download page:

https://setup.office.com

Sign in with your Microsoft account (or create one if needed)

Enter your 25-character product key (from Walmart packaging)

Download the installer:

The website will detect your Windows version (32-bit or 64-bit)

Download size is ~4-5GB for Office Pro Plus 2021

Run the installer:

Double-click the downloaded OfficeSetup.exe

Installation takes 10-20 minutes depending on your system

Activation Tips

Activate within Office:

Open any Office app (Word, Excel)

Go to File > Account

Click "Activate Product"

Enter your 25-character key when prompted

If activation fails:

powershell

cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16"

cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

cscript ospp.vbs /act

(Replace XXXXX... with your actual key)

Important Notes

Your Walmart purchase includes:

Full retail license (transferable between computers)

Support directly from Microsoft

Keep your product key safe - Write it down/store digitally in case you need to reinstall

No subscription required - Office 2021 is a one-time purchase

Verify authenticity - Ensure your package has Microsoft's holographic sticker