How to Activate Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus through CMD

Prerequisites for CMD Activation

Before attempting to activate Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus using Command Prompt, make sure you have the following:

Locating Your Microsoft Office Installation

Before running activation commands, you need to know the exact location of your Office installation. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is typically installed in one of these locations:

The typical file path for Microsoft Office 2024 installation

If you’re unsure about your Office installation location, you can find it by:

Step-by-Step CMD Activation Process

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

Right-click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”

Step 2: Navigate to the Office Installation Directory

Navigating to the Office installation directory using the CD command

Type the following command and press Enter to navigate to your Office installation directory:

If your Office is installed in a different location, replace the path with your actual Office installation path.

Step 3: Check Current Activation Status

Before proceeding with activation, it’s a good idea to check the current status of your Office installation:

Checking the current activation status of Office

This command will display information about your Office installation, including whether it’s activated or not.

Step 4: Enter Your Product Key

To input your product key, use the following command:

Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your actual 25-character product key. Make sure to include the hyphens between each group of characters.

Entering your product key using the /inpkey parameter

Step 5: Activate Microsoft Office

After entering your product key, run the activation command:

Activating Office with the /act parameter

This command initiates the activation process. If successful, you’ll see a message confirming that the product was activated successfully.

Step 6: Verify Activation Status

To confirm that your Office has been successfully activated, run the status check command again:

Look for “LICENSE STATUS: —LICENSED—” in the output, which indicates that your Office is now properly activated.

Troubleshooting Common Activation Issues

Common activation issues can usually be resolved with the right approach

If you encounter issues during the activation process, here are solutions to some common problems:

Error Code 0xC004F017 (The Software Licensing Service Reported That The License Is Not Installed)

Error Code 0xC004F074 (The Software Licensing Service Reported That The Computer Could Not Be Activated)

“Access Denied” or “Permission Denied” Errors

Useful Additional CMD Commands for Office Management

Beyond the basic activation commands, here are some additional useful commands for managing your Office installation:

Additional commands can help manage your Office installation

View All Installed Product Keys

This command displays all installed product keys on the system.

Remove a Product Key

Replace XXXXX with the last 5 characters of the product key you want to remove. You can find these characters in the output of the /dstatus command.

Set KMS Host

This command is useful for enterprise environments that use a Key Management Service (KMS) for activation.

Force Online Activation

This command forces Office to attempt online activation, which can be helpful if the standard /act command isn’t working.

Legal Considerations and Best Practices

Always use legally purchased Microsoft Office licenses

Best Practices for Office Activation

Conclusion

Enjoy your fully activated Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus

Activating Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus through Command Prompt is an efficient method that gives you more control over the activation process. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully activate your Office installation without hassle.

Remember to always use legally purchased product keys and keep them secure for future reference. If you encounter any issues during the activation process, refer to the troubleshooting section or contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

With your Office now properly activated, you can enjoy the full range of features and capabilities that Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus has to offer for your productivity needs.