Activating Microsoft Office Professional 2024 via Command Prompt

Activating Microsoft Office Professional 2024 through Command Prompt (CMD) provides a streamlined approach, especially useful for users who prefer command-line operations or need to activate multiple installations. This detailed guide will help you activate Microsoft Office Professional 2024 using CMD.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

To start the activation process for Microsoft Office Professional 2024, you need to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges:

1. Open the Start Menu:
   • Press Win + S to bring up the search bar.
2. Search for Command Prompt:
   • Type cmd into the search bar.
3. Run as Administrator:
   • Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results.
   • Choose Run as administrator to open the Command Prompt window with the necessary privileges for activation.

Step 2: Navigate to the Office Installation Directory

Microsoft Office Professional 2024 is installed in a specific directory. You need to navigate to this directory to access the Office Software Protection Platform (OSPP) tool:

1. Change Directory:
   • In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command and press Enter:
     cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office24"


     Note: The path may vary depending on where you installed Microsoft Office Professional 2024. If Office is installed in a different location, adjust the path accordingly.

Step 3: Run the Office Software Protection Platform (OSPP) Tool

The OSPP tool is essential for managing the activation of Microsoft Office Professional 2024. Use the following commands:

1. Check Activation Status:
   • To view the current activation status of Microsoft Office Professional 2024, enter:
     cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

   • This command displays information about the activation state, including details about the product key and current status.
2. Enter Your Product Key:
   • Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your 25-character product key for Microsoft Office Professional 2024:
     cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

   • Ensure there are no spaces between key segments.

Step 4: Activate Microsoft Office Professional 2024

To complete the activation, use the following command:

1. Activate Online:
   • To activate Microsoft Office Professional 2024 over the internet, type:
     cscript ospp.vbs /act

   • This command starts the activation process and requires an active internet connection to verify the product key with Microsoft’s servers.

Step 5: Verify Activation

After initiating activation, confirm that Microsoft Office Professional 2024 is activated correctly:

1. Check Activation Status Again:
   • Run this command to verify the activation status:
     cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

   • This will provide updated details, including whether the activation was successful.

Additional Tips and Troubleshooting

• Offline Activation: If you cannot connect to the internet, Microsoft Office Professional 2024 may need offline activation. This usually involves contacting Microsoft Support for assistance.
• Ensure Valid Key: Verify that your product key for Microsoft Office Professional 2024 is valid and correctly entered to avoid activation issues.
• Administrative Rights: It is crucial to run Command Prompt as an administrator to ensure that activation commands execute properly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to activate Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus using Command Prompt. This method is ideal for those who prefer command-line solutions or need to manage multiple Office installations. If you encounter any issues, double-check your product key and ensure a stable internet connection for online activation.

For more information on the Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus release date and the latest updates, visit our detailed blog post.

For additional help or troubleshooting, visit Techlicense support website or contact our customer support team.

You can follow the same steps to activate office 2024 using cmd on windows 10