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We are trying to use Office 2021 on premise when we open any Office product we are asked to sign in to our Microsoft Account. We do not have microsoft accounts how do you disable this feature ?
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Under File>Options>Save, is the box checked for "Show additional places for saving even if sign-in may be required"?
What type of licence is being used for the 160 users.
Hi Stephen, if you do not have a Microsoft Account how did you install your Office? In any case at least make sure that you are using a local account>Windows settings>Accounts>Sign in with a local account (that is if you are not already signed in with local account) This is using Windows 10. There may be some differences with Windows 11.
Hi Stephen Bowen,
May I know if you have some updated information? Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
Sincerely,
Waqas Muhammad
Hi Ron,
I do have a Microsoft account and the product is for 160 users the other users do not have a Microsoft account. We have checked and they are set to use a local account
Dear Stephen Bowen,
Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.
As per your description, please don’t worry, we can work together to narrow down and resolve the situation.
First may I know does your Office 2021 is activated. Does your Office 2021 have product key? if yes, did you redeem your Office key in Microsoft account. If not, please follow the step in this article Where to enter your Office product key, Redeem your product key to redeem your product key in Microsoft account. Then try to sign-in with your associated Microsoft account to check the outcomes.
Meanwhile, could you please upload a screenshot of "when we open any Office product we are asked to sign in to our Microsoft Account." for your reference so we can understand your exact scenario and provide our suggestion in a productive manner, perhaps some related screenshots will be helpful.
Your understanding and patience will be highly appreciated. I hope that you are keeping safe and well!
Sincerely,
Waqas Muhammad
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