How to Remove a License Key from Microsoft Office
If you need to remove a Microsoft Office license key from your computer—whether to switch accounts, upgrade, or troubleshoot activation issues—follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
Step 2: Navigate to the Office Installation Directory
Depending on your Office version, enter one of the following commands and press Enter:
For 32-bit Office on a 64-bit Windows system:
For 64-bit Office or 32-bit Office on a 32-bit Windows system:
(Replace “Office16” with “Office15” for Office 2013, “Office14” for Office 2010, etc.)
Step 3: Remove the License Key
Run the following command to check the installed license:
Find the last five characters of the installed product key, then enter this command to remove it:
(Replace “XXXXX” with the last five characters of your product key.)
Step 4: Verify the License Removal
Check if the license has been successfully removed by running:
If no license is displayed, the removal was successful.
Final Step (Optional): Reactivate Office
If you plan to install a new license, enter:
Then, activate Office with:
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily remove an Office license key from your computer. This is useful when switching accounts, troubleshooting activation issues, or upgrading to a different edition.
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