If Office activation fails, you'll see Unlicensed Product or Non-commercial use / Unlicensed Product in the title bar of your Office apps, and most features of Office are disabled. To restore all features of Office, you'll need to fix the problem that's causing activation to fail.

Step 1: Sign in to Office with the right account
What is Product Activation? Due to piracy and other forms of unauthorized use, users cannot always be sure that they have a genuine copy of software. The goal of product activation is to reduce a form of piracy known as casual copying.
Product activation is the process of verifying that a product license is valid so that you can access the software. The verification method depends on your license type and where and how you download the software. Product activation is very different from product registration. Activation is free and anonymous; it requires no personal information to complete. Activation is required and ensures that each product is not installed on more than the limited number (usually one) of computers allowed in the software's end user license agreement. The activation process takes only a few minutes to complete. If Office activation fails, you'll see Unlicensed Product or Non-commercial use / Unlicensed Product in the title bar of your Office apps, and most features of Office are disabled. To restore all features of Office, you'll need to fix the problem that's causing activation to fail.
If Office asks you to sign in, enter the account you used to buy Office. You'll see 'We couldn't find any Office products' if you use the wrong address.
Try this: Sign in to Office
Step 2: Check for multiple copies of Office
You may not realize you have more than one copy installed. Having two installs can cause activation conflicts.
Try this: Check for multiple copies of Office
Step 3: Check your subscription status
If your subscription has expired, you'll see 'We couldn't find any Office products.' Renew your subscription to use Office 365.
Try this: Check your subscription status
Step 4: Troubleshoot activation
If Office still won't activate, choose your Office version for additional troubleshooting help.

Step 1: Sign in with the right account

Please try signing in using all your personal email addresses in case you bought Office using a different email address. If you're at work or school, you may need to log in using your work or school account instead of your personal email account.

To check if your Microsoft account is associated with Office, sign in to Services & subscriptions. Your Office product or Office 365 subscription should be listed there. If it's not, your email address won't work for signing in to Office.

Step 2: Check for multiple copies of Office

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.

  1. Open Control Panel using the steps below for your operating system:
    • Windows 10 On the Windows 10 task bar, type Control Panel in the Type here to search box, select Control Panel in the search results, and then select Programs and Features.
    • Windows 8.1 or 8 Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner), select Control Panel, and then select Programs and Features.
    • Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program.
  2. In the Search Programs and Features box (upper-right corner) of Programs and Features, search for the word office.
    You might see multiple versions installed, like this:
    If more than one version appears, right-click the version you aren't using and select Uninstall.
    If only one version is listed, you can go to Step 3: Check your Office 365 subscription status.
  3. When the uninstall is finished, restart your computer.
  4. Open an Office app and sign in, if prompted.
  5. If Office still won't activate, try running an online repair as described in Repair an Office application to fix up the remaining install of Office. If you still can't activate, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Check your Office 365 subscription status

If you have an Office 365 for home subscription, let's make sure it's still active and renew your subscription, if necessary.

If you don't have Office 365, you can skip to Step 4: Troubleshoot Office activation.

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. Go to your Services & subscriptions page.
  3. If prompted, choose Sign in and enter the Microsoft account email and password associated with your Office 365 subscription.
  4. Review the details under the Subscriptions heading or Cancelled subscriptions heading.
  5. If your subscription has expired, you can renew it by following the steps in Renew Office 365 for home.
  6. After you renew your subscription, you can restart your Office apps as needed. If Office still won't activate, continue to the next step

Step 4: Troubleshoot Office activation

Select your version of Office for troubleshooting steps:

Office 365: Use the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant runs on Windows PCs and can help you identify and fix activation issues with Office 365.

  1. Select the Download button below.
  2. Select your browser from the drop-down list to see how to save and then start the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.
    • Select your browser
    1. At the bottom of the browser window, select Save.
    2. In the next box that indicates SetupProd_Act.exe is finished downloading, select Run.
    1. At the bottom of the browser window, select Open to open the SetupProd_Act.exe file.
      If the file doesn’t open automatically, choose Save > Open Folder, and then double-click the file (it should start with 'SetupProd_Act.exe').
    1. In the lower-lower left corner select the SetupProd_Act.exe file and from the drop down, select Show in folder.
      Double-click the download, SetupProd_Act.exe.
    1. Select Save File, and then OK.
      In the upper-right browser window, select Show all downloads. In the Library, select Downloads > SetupProd_Act.exe, and then select the folder icon. Double-click SetupProd_Act.exe.
  3. The Application Install dialog box opens. Select Install to start the installation.
  4. The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant opens in a new window. Select I agree to accept the Microsoft Services Agreement.
  5. Select Yes to allow the app to make changes to your device.
  6. Follow the prompts to troubleshoot your Office activation issue.

If Office still won't activate after you run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant, you can Fix Unlicensed Product errors yourself.

Office 2019 and Office 2016: Use the Activation Troubleshooter (non-subscription Office products)

The Activation Troubleshooter runs on Windows PCs and can fix activation errors for Office Home & Student, Office Home & Business, Office Professional, and individual Office apps, like Visio, Project, Word, and Outlook.

  1. Select the Download button below.
  2. Select your browser from the drop-down list to see how to save and then launch the troubleshooter.
    • Select your browser
    1. At the bottom of the browser window, select Save.
    2. In the next box that indicates officeact.diagcab is finished downloading, select Open.
    3. The Activation Troubleshooter launches. Select Next and follow the prompts.
    1. At the bottom of the browser window, select Open to open the officeact.diagcab file.
      If the file doesn’t open automatically, choose Save > Open Folder, and then double-click the file (it should start with 'officeact.diagcab') to run the easy fix tool.
    2. The Activation Troubleshooter launches. Select Next and follow the prompts.
    1. In the lower-lower left corner select the officeact.diagcab file and from the drop down, select Show in folder.
      Double-click the download, officeact.diagcab to run the easy fix tool.
    2. The Activation Troubleshooter launches. Select Next and follow the prompts.
    1. Select Save File, and then OK.
      In the upper-right browser window, select Show all downloads. In the Library, select Downloads > officeact.diagcab, and then select the folder icon. Double-click the officeact.diagcab.
    2. The Activation Troubleshooter launches. Select Next and follow the prompts.

If Office still won't activate after you run the Activation Troubleshooter, you can Fix Unlicensed Product errors yourself.

Fix Unlicensed Product errors yourself

If you've tried the earlier troubleshooting steps and Office is still unlicensed, you can troubleshoot activation failures yourself.

Try these first

Check connectivity

Check your computer's date, time, and time zone

If these settings aren't correct, Office activation might fail. Follow the steps below for your operating system.

Windows 10

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. In the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, select the date or time.
  3. Select Date and time settings.
  4. Select Set time automatically and, if shown, Set time zone automatically. If you don't have the option to set the time zone automatically, make sure your local time zone is shown in Time zone.
  5. Restart any Office app.

Windows 8 or Windows 8.1

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. In the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, select the date or time.
  3. Select Change date and time settings.
  4. If the date or time is wrong, select Change date and time and correct the date and time settings.
  5. If the time zone is wrong, select Change time zone and select your local time zone.
  6. Restart any Office app.

Windows 7

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. In the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, select the date or time.
  3. Select Change date and time settings.
  4. If the date or time is wrong, select Change date and time and correct the date and time settings.
  5. If the time zone is wrong, select Change time zone and select your local time zone.
  6. Restart any Office app.
Tip: In Windows 7, you can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server to keep the computer clock up to date. To do this, select the date or time in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, and then select Change date and time settings. Select the Internet Time tab, select Change settings, select Synchronize with an Internet time server, and then select Update now.

Run Office as administrator

Running Office as administrator helps fix permission issues that might cause Office activation to fail. Follow the steps below for your operating system.

Windows 10

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. Press the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen.
  3. Type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results.
  4. Right-click the Word icon, and select Run as administrator.
  5. Select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.

Windows 8.1

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. In Windows 8.1, right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen, and then select Search.
  3. Type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results.
  4. Right-click the Word icon, and select Run as administrator.
  5. Select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.

Windows 8

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. In Windows 8, move your mouse to the upper-right corner of your screen to open the charms bar, and then select the Search icon.
  3. Type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results.
  4. Right-click the Word icon, and select Run as administrator.
  5. Select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.

Windows 7

  1. Close all Office apps.
  2. Press the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen.
  3. In the Search programs and files box, type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results.
  4. Right-click the Excel icon, and select Run as administrator.
  5. If prompted, select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.

Update Office

The latest Office updates might contain fixes to activation issues. To learn how to update Office, see Install Office updates.

Repair Office licensing (applies only to Office 2013)

If you’ve tried all of the other solutions but you’re still getting prompted to activate Office 2013, uninstall your product key and then sign in to activate Office.

  1. Select this easy fix to uninstall your product key in Office 2013.
  2. At the bottom of your browser, select Open.
  3. After the easy fix tool is done, open any Office application, like Word or Excel.
  4. When you’re prompted, sign in with the email and password that are associated with Office.

Check your firewall

If you're using a firewall from another manufacturer, visit the manufacturer's website for information about how to temporarily disable the firewall. For Windows Firewall, please see below.

Windows 10

Windows 8.1 and 7

Check your antivirus software

For information about how to turn off your antivirus software, check your antivirus manufacturer's website. Uninstalling your antivirus software may also help. Don't forget to reinstall it after Office is finished installing and if you turned it off, be sure to turn it on again.

If you're not sure which antivirus software you have, use the following instructions to get to Control Panel to find the name of your antivirus software.

Tip: Windows 10 comes with default antivirus software, Windows Defender. If you determine that you're using it, select the Start button > Settings > Update & Security, and then select Windows Defender on the left. Slide the button to Off. Remember to turn it On again.
  1. On the Start menu, enter Control Panel in the search box and select Control Panel from the results.
  2. Do one of the following:
If Windows can detect your antivirus software, it's listed under Virus protection.
  1. Go to the Control Panel by right-clicking the Start button (lower-left corner), and choosing Control Panel.
  2. Do one of the following:
If Windows can detect your antivirus software, it's listed under Virus protection.
  1. Go to Control Panel by choosing the Start button (lower-left corner), and choosing Control Panel.
  2. Do one of the following:
If Windows can detect your antivirus software, it's listed under Virus protection.

Check your proxy settings

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 Office. If you’re using a different browser, check their help to find out how to turn off proxy settings.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the Start button (lower-left corner), and choose Settings.
  2. Select Network & Internet, go to the bottom of the selections on the left side, and click Proxy.
  3. In Automatic proxy setup, automatically detect settings or use setup script, by sliding to On or Off.
  4. In Manual proxy setup, you can choose to use a proxy server. Generally, it will be off and if you slide it to On, be sure to select Save. And if it was off by default before you turned it on, be sure to slide back to Off when you've finished using it.

Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11

  1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools (upper-right corner) > Internet options.
  2. Click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN settings button.
  3. Under Proxy server, clear the option 'Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).'
  4. Click Apply and OK to save changes. Restart your computer.
Note: There might be more proxy settings that you need to bypass. If this doesn't work, and you’re installing Office from work or school, check with your IT department for more information. For IT administrators, please see Office 365 URLs and IP address ranges.

Still need help? Contact Support

If you’ve tried everything in this article and still need help, you can contact Office support.

Microsoft is a renowned provider of the best office suite software. Like other versions of Microsoft Office, you have to provide a genuine Microsoft Office 2010 product key to activate your copy of Office 2010.
To get a product key, you have purchase Microsoft Office 2010. However, not everyone can afford product keys for the software.
In this post, you will find free, working product keys.
You will also learn how to activate Office 2010 using free product keys.

Key features of Microsoft Office 2010

Unlike its previous versions, Office 2010 is more of a “role-based” program. It has many features that can be useful for research and development experts, human resources, and salespersons.
Some of the new features you’ll find in Microsoft Office 2010 include a background removal tool, author permissions, a screen capture tool, and SmartArt templates.
Also, Microsoft replaced the Office Button in the previous version with a menu button in Office 2010.
When you click this button, you will navigate to a full-window file menu named Backstage View. This window gives you quick access to functions, such as sharing and printing.
Office 2010 also comes with advanced media and picture editing tools. And with the improved paste button, there are several options to choose from, thus saving you time and effort.
In addition, PowerPoint 2010 comes with a new useful feature called Broadcast Slide Show that enables you to broadcast your presentations.
The goal was to create a product that will simplify office work.
The software includes all the office tools required to create documents, Excel sheets, presentations, notes, and more. These tools are useful in schools, offices, and businesses.
Product
It is therefore a vital program in handling any office-related work.
But to access all these features in Microsoft Office 2010, you need to provide a genuine product key.
Read on to find working Microsoft Office 2010 product keys.

Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key

A product key, or activation key, is a series of letters or numbers you need to provide to activate a program.
The Microsoft Office 2010 product key activates your copy of Office 2010 to its premium version. After providing the product key, Microsoft will try to verify its authenticity, after which it will either accept or reject the key.
An Office 2010 product key is a 25-digit code.
It looks like this: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Where you’ll find your Microsoft Office 2016 product key depends on the method you used to get your copy of MS Office. If you purchased your copy, there are a few ways to get the product key:
Loss of a Microsoft Office 2010 product key means you will not be able to install it, rendering it useless. When you reinstall the software, you will only get a free trial period of one month.
After this period, you will have to enter a valid product key to continue using the software. It is therefore important to ensure that you keep your product key safe.
However, if you cannot find your Microsoft Office 2010 product key, and you are unable to activate your copy, you don’t have to worry. We have a complete list of free product keys you can use, including keys for Office 2010 Standard.

Why you need a genuine Microsoft Office 2010 product key

Microsoft Office is a paid program; therefore, only those who pay can access the advanced features of the program.
A Microsoft Office 2010 product key gives you access rights. You must enter a genuine key during the installation process to verify and activate your copy of Office 2016.
You will find a wide range of product keys on this page. Just grab one key and use it. If it doesn’t work, try another one. Someone else might have used it.
We update the keys regularly, so you can be sure you will find a working key anytime you visit this page.

Get your product keys in this post

Many people want to be able to use Microsoft Office 2010, but they don’t have a genuine product key to activate the software.
But the good news is that you can find reputable sites like this one that provide genuine product keys.
All the keys listed on this page are genuine. Most importantly, we add new keys to this list every day to ensure you have constant access to working keys.
Here are working Microsoft Office 2010 product keys you should try:
MS Office64-Bit32-Bit
Microsoft Office 2010 Activation Key4983Y-W3D73-QY6TX-K7FQD-V7Y8QHYRWT-T9RWG-43TFB-4X7HQ-T2TTQ
Microsoft Office 2010 Product KeyBHUG6-UYTXN-89KH7-HSTR3-MNZX7DDY79-433JV-2RXGX-MQFQP-PFDH8
Microsoft Office 2010 Serial Key76XCJ-TDQ49-3MW8D-4FFCT-KPTT6FJKSL-CNMXZ-BNVBS-DHFAS-JFWPEI
Microsoft Office 2010 Genuine KeyW4D2C-3YK88-KMYP2-2QTXY-28CCYOR859-85EWP-EWUTI-UYADK-FLXNV
Here are more updated product keys:
Office 2010 32-bit keyOffice 2010 64-bit keyOffice 2010 Product key (STD.)
WWRDS-3YYX11-KPO5P-YXSD5-2CCVCVZWRP-C9HMB-PV487-R7GTR-VFDG3PTD4T-F6MTH-B7G7Q-2QCX2-6Y829
65XRT-YGH2D-TXX9L-YYTR5-OLPW4MRPB7-8CBBK-YGPHK-F9JWW-D9KYB8GLOY-XVCRT-HGTRD-KHY5F-TD6KG
VYSDJ-LOSYR-VBHFU-FHUT6-KOTJHGM3C4-HQQJV-4TQMX-3R8CP-G928QP8TFP-JGFMM-XPV3X-3FQM2-8K4RP
YQMQM-9KV3J-97G7V-8CK38-346GWBQHWD-TGT8T-QC7WW-86HWT-RCT6TXHG6Q-DMJWD-97PYB-Y4CMG-MQ2CG
65XRT-YGH2D-TXX9L-YYTR5-OLPW4MRPB7-8CBBK-YGPHK-F9JWW-D9KYB1QAZM-NCBVH-FDJSK-ALOPQ-SWDEE
MB8VG-KB3VC-D236C-H82YB-KYRY6YQYVG-FR8DB-29J6H-3KBF7-BX286TTK27-44W3B-PVC8K-XJQW8-KJMVG
TTK27-44W3B-PVC8K-XJQW8-KJMVGXF9HV-MG4CV-KCK8F-T39WK-XW3QRIUWQP-IUEIOP-WQURI-OWETH-GSDJH
W4D2C-3YK88-KMYP2-2QTXY-28CCYTVFJ7-76TR7-HHCKT-QQFJR-8KTTDMNXZV-NXZNV-XVJLS-DHFUI-AXMVZ
DLHF8-ERYT8-749YT-3RJKE-WJHF89GVVR-X6VJT-WDDXD-YB4M2-RQ7CV8GLOY-XVCRT-HGTRD-KHY5F-TD6KG

Microsoft Office 2010 Product Keys — 32-bit

W4D2C-3YK88-KMYP2-2QTXY-28CCY
BDD3G-XM7FB-BD2HM-YK63V-VQFDK
TVFJ7-76TR7-HHCKT-QQFJR-8KTTD
TTK27-44W3B-PVC8K-XJQW8-KJMVG
76XCJ-YMH2W-YQQV6-XX76X-QK3K7
VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB

Microsoft Office 2010 Product Keys — 64-bit

OR859-85EWP-EWUTI-UYADK-FLXNV
IUWQP-IUEIOP-WQURI-OWETH-GSDJH
WWRDS-3YYX11-KPO5P-YXSD5-2CCVC
DLHF8-ERYT8-749YT-3RJKE-WJHF8
72D2Y-R2D7F-HG6TM-H8W4M-CHCB4
65XRT-YGH2D-TXX9L-YYTR5-OLPW4
NOTE: Make sure you choose the right bit version of Microsoft Office. That’s because keys meant for 32-bit systems do not work on 64-bit systems.

How to tell the bit version of your Microsoft Office 2010

If you are not sure about the bit version of the MS Office on your computer, there is a simple way to tell. This information will help you to know which product key to use.
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Locate the installation folder of MS Office on your PC
Step 2: Right-click on the executable file and choose Properties
Step 3: Click on Details to find out the Office version. You will be able to tell whether it is a 32-bit or 64-bit version

How to activate Microsoft Office 2010 using free product keys

The MS Office set up wizard will prompt you to provide a product key. Just enter your product key and choose the activation method you prefer.
There are two activation methods:
Choose one of the ways and proceed to activate your copy of MS Office. We’ll explain the two methods below.

Method 1: Through the internet

If you have a reliable internet connection, you can activate your MS Office using this method. In this method, the software takes you to the licensing setup wizard services.
The setup wizard will verify the authenticity of the product key. If the key is genuine, you will be able to activate the software; otherwise, you will get an error.
To fix this error, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: The setup wizard will prompt you to provide a product key again, or you can start the process all over again.
Step 2: Enter a Microsoft Office 2010 product key from this page.
Step 3: Give the wizard some time to verify your copy of Office 2010 Professional, Standard, or any other edition.
If you experience any issues during the activation process, you can choose the phone method.
Read on to learn how…

Method 2: By phone

This method involves calling the Microsoft Activation Center.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Find the Microsoft product activation number on the product. Call the number to speak to Microsoft support representatives in your region.
Step 2: The support will provide you with a confirmation ID.
Step 3: Go to your Microsoft Office 2016 and open the installation wizard.
Product Activation Software
Step 4: Select your preferred activation method as telephonic.
Step 5: Enter the confirmation ID you’ve received and follow the on-screen instructions.
That’s all.

What happens if I don’t provide a genuine Microsoft Office 2010 product key?

You need to enter a valid Microsoft Office 2010 product key when installing your copy of Office to activate it. If you don’t have a genuine key or you enter a fake key, you will not be able to install the software.

Office 2010 Product Activation Required

If you install Microsoft Office 2010 as a trial version, you will have to enter a valid serial key after the trial period.
Failure to provide a product key means the software will remain inactive and you won’t be able to use it.
So, you can provide your product key while installing Microsoft Office 2010 or after the trial period.
Conclusion
Microsoft Office 2010 has many great features. The helpful features are accessible to everyone, including people who are physically challenged.
The software has made it a lot easier for anyone to create documents, presentations, and other office materials.
Hopefully, the methods we’ve highlighted in this post have enabled you to activate your copy of Microsoft Office 2010.
You don’t have to be tech-savvy to activate the software using free product keys on this page. Just follow the simple steps we have covered here and you won’t experience any issues.
As soon as you provide a genuine product key and activate your Office 2010 Standard, you can enjoy all the benefits that come with using the activated Office program.
Grab a key and activate it now!

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