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How to reinstall Microsoft Office 2013 or newer (including Office 365) - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>For one reason or another, you may find yourself needing to install Microsoft Office for a second (or third or fourth) time. It used to be that you had to track down your original CD, and re-enter the 25 character activation code to install again. If you lost your code, or had used it too many times, you had to buy it again.</p><p>But now Microsoft tracks your software licenses using a Microsoft live/Windows account. This newer system allows you to easily reinstall your product as many times as needed, and it automatically handles disabling older installs. To reinstall Office, just follow the directions below and if needed, how to uninstall Office in case you are doing a uninstall and re-install together.<p><br></p></p><p>Now if you are having issues with Office opening or giving errors, we would recommend trying a repair of Office first, you can view our guide for that process <a href="https://community.microcenter.com/kb/articles/96-how-to-repair-office-2019-or-office-365" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><strong>here</strong></a>. <p><br></p></p><h3 data-id="how-to-uninstall-office-from-your-computer-(if-necessary)%3A">How to uninstall Office from your computer (if necessary):</h3><p>If you need to uninstall Office first, please follow these simple steps. Otherwise, skip to the next part of the article!<p><br></p></p><p>1. Right click on the <strong>Start button</strong>, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, then click<strong> </strong>on <strong>Apps and Features</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/9r/l6o3xjtoqs1w.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/9r/l6o3xjtoqs1w.jpg" alt="l6o3xjtoqs1w.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>2. Locate the Office software in the list of apps, typically listed under Microsoft 365 or Office. Click on the Office app and select <strong>Uninstall.</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/OWT79UOB1IEV/duifafduauifa.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/OWT79UOB1IEV/duifafduauifa.png" alt="duifafduauifa.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>3. Confirm the uninstall by clicking <strong>Uninstall </strong>again on the confirmation window.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/XZQ1Q0CR6OLA/dfosidkafjkasfaskdf.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/XZQ1Q0CR6OLA/dfosidkafjkasfaskdf.png" alt="dfosidkafjkasfaskdf.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>Wait for the uninstall to finish. Once completed, Office will be removed from your computer. Restart your PC if prompted to by the uninstaller.<p><br></p></p><h3 data-id="how-to-reinstall-office%3A">How to reinstall Office:</h3><p>1. Open any web browser on your PC and go to Microsoft's website: <a href="https://account.microsoft.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://account.microsoft.com</a></p><p>2. Sign into the Microsoft account where you registered your copy of Office. Enter in your email address and password for your account on the website.<p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/5k/qq09saxaa4dr.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/5k/qq09saxaa4dr.jpg" alt="qq09saxaa4dr.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/cd/wahql0qbsmnu.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/cd/wahql0qbsmnu.jpg" alt="wahql0qbsmnu.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/9e/fx5v66oaq98v.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/9e/fx5v66oaq98v.jpg" alt="fx5v66oaq98v.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>3. Once signed in, select <strong>Services & Subscriptions</strong> at the top of the Microsoft Office window.<p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/w1/kqyp1cdyfzq9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/w1/kqyp1cdyfzq9.jpg" alt="kqyp1cdyfzq9.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>4. This page shows all your registered Office products. Locate the product you want to reinstall and click the <strong>Install</strong> button.<p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qd/sll00xb8x2tc.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qd/sll00xb8x2tc.jpg" alt="sll00xb8x2tc.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>5. A pop-up frame will give you the option to <strong>Cancel</strong> or <strong>Install</strong>. You can also select “Other Options” if you need to download in a different language or specifically select 32- or 64-bit. Click on<strong> Install</strong> when ready.<p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/gw/1gfa5a4ics7b.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/gw/1gfa5a4ics7b.png" alt="1gfa5a4ics7b.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>6. A file download will begin.</p><p>Depending on your browser you will have the option to <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Run</strong> the file. If saving, run/open the file after the download completes.<p><br></p></p><p>7. On the User Account Control window, select <strong>Yes</strong> to allow the program to make changes to your computer.<p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ld/ppsf30qr5ldc.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ld/ppsf30qr5ldc.jpg" alt="ppsf30qr5ldc.jpg"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>8. The installer will download and install your copy of Office.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/sn/xvulf7ymx79a.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/sn/xvulf7ymx79a.png" alt="xvulf7ymx79a.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ju/yd45c93c4izb.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ju/yd45c93c4izb.png" alt="yd45c93c4izb.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ro/f0oe03y2a0sl.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ro/f0oe03y2a0sl.png" alt="f0oe03y2a0sl.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><p><br></p></p><p>9. Once the installation has finished, check that Office is signed into your account by opening any Office program such as Word, Excel, etc.</p><p>Select <strong>File </strong>at the top left, then <strong>Account</strong> at the bottom. If you see a <strong>Sign in</strong> button, click it and sign into your Microsoft account. (This is the same account information as the earlier steps).</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/xr/dds7g83h2xeg.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/xr/dds7g83h2xeg.png" alt="dds7g83h2xeg.png"/> </a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
