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On occasion, after installing Outlook, you may be prompted to activate your license. However, after clicking 'activate' and logging in with your NetID/Technology Solutions common password, nothing appears to happen.


Occasionally, after installing Outlook, you may be prompted to activate your license. However, after clicking 'activate' and logging in with your NetID/Technology Solutions common password, nothing appears to happen, or you may receive a different activation error altogether. Some common issues and there solutions are as follows:

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Microsoft released Office 2016 on July 9, 2015, for Mac OS and for Windows OS on September 22, 2015, for all Office 365 subscribers. It is the best word processor for students and teachers. The premium version of Microsoft Office 2016 offers a variety of cool features. They include: Wide variety of themes to choose from; New and expanded icons. Fusion io drivers windows 10.

'You need to activate Office for Mac within X days' after activating already.

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NOTE: Microsoft is aware of and currently working on this issue.
  • You can activate Office from any of the included Office apps, such as Microsoft Word. To open Word, open Finder, select the Applications folder, and then double-click Microsoft Word in the 'Microsoft Office' section. 3 Click Get Started on the 'What's New' screen.
  • Type Microsoft Office in the search. Click Microsoft Office to launch the application. Select Activate. Enter your product key as found on the MPI card. Click Continue to start installation of Office Home & Student. While Office installs you can continue to use your device.
  • Remove Office from your old Mac. Now that Office is activated on the new Mac, it'll no longer work on the old one. To uninstall Office on the old Mac: Click the Finder icon (the two-toned smiley face) on the Dock. Double-click the Applications folder.
  • Microsoft Office 2015 free download - Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010, and many more programs.
If you've activated Office 2016 for Mac, but are still seeing a message that says, 'You need to activate Office for Mac within X days,' please try these steps to resolve your issue:
  1. Run the License Removal Tool

  2. In Spotlight Search (the magnifying glass) on your Mac, search for and open Keychain Access.
  3. In Keychain Access, delete the following files:
Note: You will need local admin privileges to make changes to your Keychain Access.

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  • Microsoft Office Identities Cache 3
  • Microsoft Office Identities Settings 3
  • Microsoft Office Ticket Cache
4. Restart your Mac and open any Microsoft Office app to reactivate.

Can't activate Office after installation.

  1. Check to make sure your internet is working on the Mac you're trying to install on. You can do this by opening your internet browser and going to www.microsoft.com. If the page loads, your internet connection is working.
  2. Reset your credentials:
  1. Open Spotlight by selecting the magnifying glass at the top right of your desktop.
  2. Search for and open Keychain.
  3. Type in Office and then delete the data license file.
3. Test your user account to rule out local profile corruption.

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Owner:Scott R.Group:University of Illinois Chicago Technology Solutions
Created:2018-11-29 15:17 CSTUpdated:2020-10-13 10:32 CST
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