This guide shows you how to install and activate Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business using your product key.
Step 1: Uninstall older Office versions
Before you begin, we recommend uninstalling any previous Office versions from your computer to avoid activation or installation issues.
Step 2: Activate and download Office
Click the button below to start the activation process:
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Sign in with your Microsoft account (or create one if needed).
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Enter your product key when prompted.
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Follow the instructions to associate the license and download Office.
Step 3: Install Office
Once the download is complete:
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Open the installation file.
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Follow the instructions on screen to finish the setup.
Note: The installer may be labeled as Microsoft 365. This is normal — it’s a shared setup file. After installation and activation, you’ll have the correct Office 2024 Home & Business edition linked to your Microsoft account.
Step 4: Confirm activation
To verify that Office is activated:
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Open Microsoft Word.
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Click Account at the bottom left corner.
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You should see the activation status and the correct version listed.