Fix Microsoft Office Activation using OSPPREARM

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Press Windows Key
2. Search cmd
3. Right-click Command Prompt
4. Click Run as Administrator

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Step 2: Open Office Installation Folder

1. Open File Explorer
2. Navigate to:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16

3. Copy the folder path from the address bar.

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Step 3: Navigate to Office Folder in CMD

In Command Prompt type:

cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16"

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Step 4: Check Office License Status

Run the following command:

cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

This command will display the license information.

Look for the line:

SKU ID: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Copy the SKU ID.

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Step 5: Rearm Office

Run the following command using the copied SKU ID:

OSPPREARM <SKU_ID>

Example:

OSPPREARM 6912a74b-a5fb-401a-bfdb-2e3ab46f4b02

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Step 6: Successful Message

If successful, you will see:

Microsoft Office rearm successful.

Restart Microsoft Office applications.

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Notes

• Works for Office Volume License (KMS Client) versions.
• Rearm resets the Office activation grace period.
• Rearm can only be used a limited number of times.