how to use Office 2024

Question

I purchased Office 2024 today but when I try to open it I get the above message

Answer 1

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Your screenshot of the error you see when you try to use Office did not come through, please try providing the screenshot again so I can see the error.

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If you have purchased Office 2024, did you purchase that directly from Microsoft or from a 3rd party retailer, and if so, what version of Office (Home, Pro Plus... etc) of Office did you purchase and did you remove any previous version of Office that may be installed on your PC before installing Office 2024.

Answer 2

To use Office 2024 after purchasing it, follow these steps:

1. Uninstall Previous Versions: If you have any previous versions of Office installed (like Office 2021 or any trial versions), uninstall them first. You can do this by going to Settings > Apps > Installed apps on Windows 11.
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 2024.
3. Locate Your Product: Under the Services & subscriptions section, find Office 2024 listed. If you don’t see it, check if you might have redeemed the key under a different account.
4. Download the Installer: Click on Install next to Office 2024 to download the installer.
5. Run the Setup File: Open the downloaded file (usually named Setup.exe) and follow the prompts to install Office 2024.
6. Activate Office: After installation, open any Office app (like Word or Excel) and sign in with the same Microsoft account to activate your product.

If you encounter any error messages during this process, please provide more details about the specific message you are receiving for further assistance.

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References:

• I purchased Office Professional 2024 and downloaded it, but when I click on any of the Apps to update they say Office Pro 2021 - Microsoft Q&A
• How can I install Home Office 2024 with my Microsoft Account with your directions. - Microsoft Q&A