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How to activate Office Home 2024 rather than 365

Jeffrey Bipes-Timm 0 Reputation points
2026-02-01T20:49:39.83+00:00

I'm prompted to activate 365 although I purchased and installed Office Home 2024. I don't have editing or creating privileges.

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  1. EmilyS726 205.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-01T21:29:10.09+00:00

    Hello,

    Uninstall the app.

    Then please use the instruction here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/how-to-remove-office-license-files-on-a-mac-b032c0f6-a431-4dad-83a9-6b727c03b193 Download and run the license removal tool to clear the cached old license. Then reinstall the app and try again.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-01T20:49:48.5466667+00:00
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    To activate Office Home 2024 instead of Microsoft 365, you need to ensure that you have the correct version installed and that you are using the right Microsoft account associated with your purchase. Here are the steps you can follow:

    1. Uninstall any existing versions: If you have Microsoft 365 or any other version of Office installed, uninstall them first.
      • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps (on Windows) and remove any Office-related applications.
    2. Sign in to your Microsoft account: Go to the Microsoft account services page and sign in with the account you used to purchase Office Home 2024.
      • Check under the "Services & subscriptions" section to confirm that Office Home 2024 is listed.
    3. Download the correct installer: Next to Office Home 2024, click on "Install" to download the installer for the one-time purchase version.
    4. Run the setup file: Open the downloaded file (usually named Setup.exe) and follow the prompts to install Office Home 2024.
    5. Activate Office: After installation, open Word or Excel. When prompted, sign in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase Office Home 2024. This should activate your product without needing a Microsoft 365 subscription.

    If you still encounter issues, ensure that you are not trying to use a license that is tied to a different Microsoft account or subscription type.

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