Note: The path indicated above may vary between Program Files and Program Files (x86) directories depending on your installation.
Office 2016 and Microsoft 365: cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16.Office 2013: cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15.Office 2010: cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14.Execute the command corresponding to your Office version:.Tip: You can also use Windows PowerShell instead of the Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt with administrative permissions: go to Start > type ' cmd' > right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.To activate Office with CScript command follow these steps: Upon each startup, Office applications require a license key and continue to display a pop-up 'Product still requires activation, and the most features will be disabled by xx/xx/xxxx' after the correct license key is added.ĬScript commands which are run using the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell allow to remove old cached keys and correctly activate Office with a new product key.Every time you open an Office application, it prompts you to sign in to your Microsoft account to activate Office.You might need to use CScript commands to activate Office if you are unable to activate it through usual means, for example, in the following situations:
