Office Setup

Office Setup

Stage 1. Download the already purchased Office subscription using the Microsoft Accounts Portal

Point To Remember: Just before you commence with the Office 365 Download process, ensure that you have purchased the legitimate product or the Office application that is compatible with your operating system. 

  • Start off the process by launching the newly installed internet browser that you commonly use on your device. After this, reach the official page of Office through the correct web address which is office.com. 
  • You will be taken to the desired web page where you will observe the Profile icon in the top right corner, tap on it. 
  • As soon as you click on this icon, you will be showcased with the Office Sign In page “portal.office.com“. Here, you have to mention the username or mobile number just by using which you have purchased your Office product. Choose the Next button. 
  • Thereafter, you have to add the password for the email address that you have inserted in the previous step. After inserting the password ensure that you are using the correct password and then tap on the Sign In. 

Note: For instance, you don’t have an account with Office before, you need to set up your account to proceed with the Office Setup. 

  • Next, you will be redirected to your Office account, go to the Services & Subscriptions section, and navigate for the Office product that you have purchased. 
  • When you got your product listed on the subscription page, you will also get the downloading link along with it. 
  • At last, you will get the Order Confirmation Mail on the above-registered email address, check your inbox, and open the mail regarding it. There you will find the downloading link just beside your product name. 
  • Finally, you are supposed to tap on the Install link. An then, look at the progress bar at the bottom of the screen to complete the downloading process.

Stage 2. Know more about how to install the online downloaded Office product

Know more about how to install the online downloaded Office product
  • Access the System’s Default Location– In the beginning, you first have to go to the downloads section where you have saved the online downloaded setup file. Generally, you will find that the online downloaded setup file is saved into the system’s default’s location which is the download folder. 
  • Open the online downloaded file- You are then supposed to tap on the file twice to launch it on your computer system. 
  • Presents Security Warning Dialogue Box-  As a result, it will lead you to the Security Warning Dialogue window where you have to press the Run option.
  • Get the User Account Control Window-  Afterwards, you will be displayed with the User Account Control window. Here, you have to grant permission so that the application can make the desired changes within your system. To do so, you have to tap on the Yes button.
  • Thoroughly Read the Software License Agreement–Next, you will be presented with the Office’s Software License Agreement. Read each and every term mentioned in the document attentively and then agree to the terms and conditions by tapping on the Agree tab. Then, move on by opting for the Continue button. .
  • Pursue the installation process for Office Setup- Immediately, it will begin the process of installation on your preferred Mac devices. In the interim, the Mac users might be prompted to add the Mac Admin credentials, enter the same correctly. Here, it completes the installation for Office Setup.

Stage 3. The explanatory process to renew the purchased Office activation key

The explanatory process to renew the purchased Office activation key
  • Use the already installed web explorer to reach the Office activation page. In short, you are supposed to put in the URL office.com/setup in the URL bar of your browser. 
  • When you reach the Office Activation page, you will be asked to sign in or to register with the Office Account. The users who already have an account are required to add the username and password affiliated with this account. And then opt for the Sign In tab.
  • Just after this, simply have to fill in the 25 digits encrypted activation code into the allotted text box. To search for the product key, look into your email confirmation mail or otherwise check the label pasted on the retail card. 
  • Once you have inserted the keycode, review it once again and hit the Continue tab. 
  • Finally, it concludes the activation of Office subscription, now you can use your Office productivity tool to make your work easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How to fix the error message Something went wrong that appears whenever you start the Office application? 

Ans. At times, whenever the users try to access the Office application on its computing device they get the error message Something went wrong. So as to get rid of this error message, you need to uninstall the application either through the control panel or with the help of the uninstaller tool. Despite this, you can also, try to reboot your computing device. Beyond this, you must ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate version of the Office product. 

Q2. How to resolve the installation issues faced while Office Setup? 

Ans. Below are the solutions that will assist you to overcome the installation issues of Office. 

  • Ensure that you have connected with a very strong internet network connection.
  • Do not split between the screens while the installation process is going on.
  • Always use the newly launched version of the web explorer on your device. 
  • Remove all the unneeded files, folders, including cookies to free up the storage space.