I recently bought Office 2024 Pro Plus online and installed it on my Windows 11 machine. However, when I check the product key in the command prompt, it's not the new key I purchased. Instead, it seems to show an old or dummy key that might expire later. I followed some instructions to change the key in Excel and other apps, but the command prompt still shows the old key. I'm not very experienced with this, so any guidance on how to properly update my product key would be greatly appreciated!
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There's a good chance that following the link for activating Office via CMD that someone shared earlier will help. Just make sure you follow the instructions carefully. It’s pretty common for Office to hide the actual key to prevent it from being stolen, so seeing a generic one is normal if it’s correctly activated.
It sounds like you might have encountered a display issue with Office showing a default key after installation. Usually, if it shows 'unlicensed', there’s a problem with the activation. You should be able to find the correct step-by-step process to activate Office through CMD. Just ensure you purchase from a reputable source, as some places sell invalid licenses. If possible, verify the key with who you bought it from.
I experienced something similar. I confirmed my key using CMD, and it eventually updated. Just be patient as it might take a few moments to reflect the correct license.
If you bought from a reputable seller, you should be fine. Sometimes, Office licenses take a bit of time to sync up properly, but it looks like you’re on the right track with the CMD steps. Just keep checking the account settings in any Office app to confirm.
Thanks for your reassurance! After following the CMD guide, I confirmed my key is active now. Appreciate it!
That link really helped me out, too! After running the commands, I verified my new key. Glad to hear you got it sorted!