Welcome to the “Ultimate Cookbook for Activating Microsoft Office 365 with KMS”! Whether you’re a sysadmin, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who needs to manage multiple Office installations without breaking a sweat, this guide is your go-to resource. KMS (Key Management Service) provides a way to manage licenses centrally, making it a preferred choice for environments where multiple activations are a norm, not an exception. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through a detailed, step-by-step process of activating Microsoft Office 365 using KMS. Our goal is to simplify what might seem like a daunting task into manageable, bite-sized steps that anyone can follow.
Comprehensive Step-by-Step Activation Process of Microsoft Office 365 Using KMS
Launch Microsoft Word
- Begin by opening Microsoft Word on your computer. If you are prompted to sign in or activate, look for and click on the option that says I have a product key. This action allows you to proceed with manual activation rather than signing in with a Microsoft account.
Accept the License Agreement for Office 365
- You will be presented with the Microsoft Office License Agreement. Read through the agreement carefully, and click Accept to agree to the terms. This is essential to use the software legally.
Close the Privacy Notice
- Following the license agreement, a privacy notice will appear informing you about data processing by Microsoft. After reviewing, click Close to dismiss this notice and proceed.
Skip Product Key Entry
- Normally, you’d enter a product key here, but for KMS activation, close this window. You can do this by clicking the “X” at the top right corner of the window.
Check for the Activation of Office 365
Trigger the Activation Notice
- Open Microsoft Word, and you should see a notice stating that Word hasn’t been activated.
Access Account Settings
- In Word, go to File and then select Account. This section allows you to manage your product’s activation and subscription settings.
Get Administrative Privileges
Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Search for
cmdin the Windows search bar, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Running as administrator is necessary to execute system-level commands.
Approve Administrative Rights
- Windows will ask if you want the app to make changes to your device. Click Yes to continue. This permission allows the command prompt to run scripts that modify software settings.
Uninstall Office 365 Trial License
Remove Existing Product Keys
- In the command prompt, use the following command to remove any previously installed product keys:
cscript "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" /dstatusIf you see any error like in the image use the following:
cscript "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" /dstatusThis ensures that no conflicting keys are present, which might interfere with the new activation process.
Uninstall the License Key
- Use the following command to uninstall the existing license key completely:
cscript "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" /unpkey:VMFTKIf you get any error, use the following command:
cscript "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16\ospp.vbs" /unpkey:VMFTKThis ensures that no conflicting keys are present, which might interfere with the new activation process.
Install License Key
Navigate to Office 365 Directory and Install KMS Licenses
- Change to the directory where Office is installed using:
cd /d %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16If it fails, you will get an error, use the following command:
cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16This command directs all subsequent commands to the directory where Office scripts are located.
- Next, install the necessary KMS licenses by running:
for /f %x in ('dir /b ..\root\Licenses16\proplusvl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..\root\Licenses16\%x"This script automatically finds and installs all KMS license files needed for activation.
Activate Microsoft Office
Input New KMS Key
- Input the KMS client key with:
cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:XQNVK-8JYDB-WJ9W3-YJ8YR-WFG99If you have, replace XQNVK-8JYDB-WJ9W3-YJ8YR-WFG99 with any other KMS client key provided for your setup.
Remove if you have any Other Office 365 Keys
- Remove other keys by using:
cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:BTDRB >nul
cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:KHGM9 >nul
cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:CPQVG >nulConfigure KMS Service Address
- Set the KMS service address and port by executing:
cscript ospp.vbs /sethst:mskms.roosho.link
cscript ospp.vbs /setprt:1688These commands specify the network address and port number of your KMS server.
Activate Office
- Activate your Office installation by running:
cscript ospp.vbs /actShould you encounter the error code 0xC004F074, it typically indicates that there is an issue with your internet connection or that the server is currently busy. To resolve this, ensure that your device has a stable internet connection. Once confirmed, reattempt the act command until it successfully completes. Persistence is key here; sometimes all it takes is a little patience and a few retries to get everything working smoothly.
Confirm Activation of Office 365
Re-accept the License Agreement
Upon opening Office post-activation, you might be prompted again to accept the license agreement. Click “Accept” to confirm and fully access all Office features.
Confirm Activation Status
Finally, verify that Office is activated by going to File > Account. Under Product Information, it should state Product Activated.
Conclusion
Congratulations on reaching the end of this comprehensive guide! By now, you should have successfully activated Microsoft Office 365 using KMS, ready to tackle any task that comes your way in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and beyond. Remember, the key to a successful KMS activation lies in meticulous attention to detail and ensuring that all steps are followed accurately. With this “cookbook,” you’re not just activating software; you’re setting up a robust foundation for all your office productivity needs. Keep this guide handy for future activations and feel free to share it with colleagues who might benefit from this streamlined approach. Happy computing!
This guide aims to empower you to handle Office activations with ease and confidence, making the most out of the tools at your disposal. Thank you for following along, and here’s to many successful projects crafted with your newly activated Office suite!
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