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+If you've tried the earlier troubleshooting steps and Office is still unlicensed, you can troubleshoot activation failures yourself. I do list a my troubleshooting steps in the original post, so check those out -I’m hoping someone can see the cause sticking out of [mailbox not updating on IMAP](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/richellej08024/how-to-fix-outlook-not-opening-today9416/issues/1) all these symptoms. In a nutshell, our Office 365 products are not activating.
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+All of my users are getting notices at the top of their office software saying (unlicensed product). By following these steps, you should be able to get your Office software activated and back to work without any issues. The tool can fix issues like invalid keys, expired subscriptions, or even corrupted installation files. If the key doesn’t match or you’re unsure, consult your purchase receipt or Microsoft account to find the correct product key.
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+Activation ensures compliance with Microsoft’s licensing terms and unlocks all features of the Office suite. If the product key seems correct, but you’re still encountering activation [send/receive error 0x800CCC0E fix](http://boiler.ttoslinux.org/jltrozella1066/repair-outlook-profile-online1695/-/issues/2) issues, use the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) tool. This tool can automatically  detect and fix activation errors for Microsoft Office.
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+If these settings aren't correct, Office activation might fail. The Microsoft 365 activation troubleshooter runs on Windows PCs and can help you identify and fix activation issues with Microsoft 365. Approx 50% of problems we’ve found with office 365 have been DNS issues when people call asking for advise on their 365 installs. Did you download Office from the portal while logged in as the user?
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+This article describes the error codes and corresponding descriptions of Microsoft Office activation process issues that can be repaired by using the Office Repair tool. If you use your device both at home and at work, try turning off the proxy settings in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer before you install Microsoft 365. If you're using a different browser, check their help to find out how to turn off proxy settings. For information about how to turn off your antivirus software, check your antivirus manufacturer's website. Don't forget to reinstall it after Office is finished installing and if you turned it off, be sure to turn it on again.
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+Sometimes, activation issues can be caused by corrupted Office files or an incomplete installation.Approx 50% of problems we’ve found with office 365 have been DNS issues when people call asking for advise on their 365 installs.Did you download Office from the portal while logged in as the user?However, activation errors can sometimes prevent users from accessing its full functionality.Fortunately, many common Office activation problems can be fixed with a few simple troubleshooting steps.Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent.Please try signing in using all your personal email addresses in case you bought Office using a different email address.Was very odd the only thing broken was the licensing.
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+If Office still won't activate after you run the troubleshooter, you can Fix Unlicensed Product errors yourself. Activation can fail if you have multiple copies of Office installed. Let's uninstall any versions of Office you aren't using before we continue to troubleshoot. I’m guessing there’s an issue with a protocol or cipher suite setup that’s tanking this function for our PCs.
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+You should immediately recieve a prompt to activate if this is your issue. Failure to activate Office can lead to limited functionality, with messages such as "Product Activation Failed" appearing on the screen. Was very odd the only thing broken was the licensing. It's possible that the reinstall added back the GVLK as suggested by seanpmassey. Environment has been stable for some time, I am now experiencing an Office Product Activation fail. After the repair process, try to activate Office again.
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+How to Fix Microsoft Office Activation Issues – 2025
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+I tested this with PCs that were never on our domain, and they worked just fine -as far as the accounts and licenses go. This is the only evidence I can see of a network issue. All PCs are working properly for all other functions that I can tell, and we are not getting notices from any other software indicating an issue with connectivity.
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+Sometimes, activation issues can be caused by corrupted Office files or an incomplete installation. This usually happens when a product key has already been linked [flush DNS and re-sync Outlook](https://network.musicdiffusion.com/read-blog/62348_office-activation-process-issues-microsoft-365-apps-microsoft-learn.html) to a Microsoft account in the past. The key can only be attached to one account, and once that’s done, it must always be activated by signing in with that same account. If you don’t remember which email was originally used, the system keeps looping because it’s trying to verify the key against the correct account.