Temporary turn off Windows Defender or other antivirus software, as they often block activation scripts [5.15]. Detailed Activation Guide (KMS/Ohook Method)
To make sure you get the best method for your setup, are you using: (ProPlus)? Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 / 2021 ? Windows 10 or 11 ?
Set the KMS server: cscript ospp.vbs /setkms:kms7.office.com (or another active KMS server) [5.20]. Activate the key: cscript ospp.vbs /act [5.17]. Important Considerations
This method typically involves running a script that tricks Office into connecting to a local emulator instead of Microsoft servers.
Navigate to the Office directory: cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office16" or cd /d "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office16" [5.17].