Step 1: Close all Office Applications
The first thing you need to do is close all the Office applications currently running on your computer. This ensures that there are no active processes interfering with the unblocking process.
Step 2: Open the Command Prompt
Once all the Office applications are closed, you will need to open the Command Prompt on your computer. To do this, press the Windows key + R, type ‘cmd’ in the Run dialog box, and hit Enter.
Step 3: Navigate to the Office Installation Folder
In the Command Prompt window, you need to navigate to the folder where Office 2016 is installed. Typically, this folder is located at ‘C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16’. To change the directory in the Command Prompt, use the ‘cd’ command followed by the path to the Office folder.
Step 4: Run the Microsoft Office License Removal Script
Once you are in the Office installation folder, it’s time to run the Microsoft Office License Removal Script. This script allows you to remove the existing license information and unblock the Office Suite. To run the script, type ‘cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus’ and hit Enter.
Step 5: Uninstall the Existing License
When you run the license removal script, it will display the license information. Take note of the last five characters of the ‘Product Key Channel’ section. These characters represent the existing license key that needs to be uninstalled. To uninstall the existing license key, type ‘cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:XXXXX’ (replace XXXXX with the last five characters of your license key) and hit Enter.
Step 6: Install a New License Key
Now it’s time to install a new license key to unblock the Office Suite. To do this, type ‘cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX’ (replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your new license key) and hit Enter. This will install the new license key and unblock the Office Suite.
Step 7: Verify the Activation Status
After installing the new license key, you need to verify the activation status to ensure that the Office Suite is correctly unblocked. To do this, type ‘cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus’ and hit Enter. You should see ‘LICENSE STATUS: —LICENSED—‘ if the activation was successful.
Step 8: Restart Office Applications
Finally, restart all the Office applications on your computer. The Office Suite should now be unlocked, allowing you to use all its features without any restrictions.
That’s it! You have successfully unlocked Office 2016. By following this step-by-step guide, you can overcome any limitations imposed on the Office Suite and enjoy its full functionality. We hope this article has been helpful, and if you have any further questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy unlocking!