Windows 11 update software problems

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Windows 11 update software problems

Allie Burchell 1

I recently upgraded to Windows 11 but I now keep getting an error message saying my Microsoft Office software needs a product key within 3 days - even though in settings it says the digital key is active - not sure what to do as the error message is really annoying!

Reza-Ameri 45,821 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2022-02-14T16:28:58.463+00:00

Are you using Microsoft 365?
The issue is related to your Microsoft Office, your Windows is activated but your Office might need activation.
In some cases, devices will come with trial version of Microsoft Office.
Emi Zhang-MSFT 30,196 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2022-02-21T09:35:29.527+00:00

Hi,
Just checking in to see if the information was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

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Reza-Ameri 45,821 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2022-02-14T16:28:58.463+00:00

Are you using Microsoft 365?
The issue is related to your Microsoft Office, your Windows is activated but your Office might need activation.
In some cases, devices will come with trial version of Microsoft Office.
Emi Zhang-MSFT 30,196 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2022-02-21T09:35:29.527+00:00

Hi,
Just checking in to see if the information was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

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Limitless Technology 40,106

Hello @Allie Burchell

In this case, changing the version of Windows may indicate to Office like the computer has changed. For this you should log out from any of the office applications then sign-in again with your Microsoft Account to reactivate it.

Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/activate-office-5bd38f38-db92-448b-a982-ad170b1e187e#bkmk_afo

Hope this helps with your query,

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