The issue is also not uncommon for Microsoft 365<\/a> subscribers.<\/p>\n The message typically appears at the top of the title bar to report an unlicensed Office package. However, it can also show up in Office suites with genuine licenses.<\/p>\n Many people in this scenario simply click the large X icon to remove the error banner and go about their business. However, the error banner reappears each time an Office app is opened.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b>Excel Files Won\u2019t Open? Ultimate Guide How to Open Excel File<\/a><\/p>\n Eventually, users are stuck in read-only mode as editing and other functions are disabled.<\/p>\n This article will show you how to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b>How to Remove Read-Only Mode in PowerPoint Presentations?<\/a><\/p>\n Seeing the error message means Office recognizes you as a trial user. Depending on the type of warning you get, you may still have access to advanced features.<\/p>\n Your grace period will, however, run out if you don\u2019t act during the warning interval.<\/p>\n The product activation message appears in various ways. They include:<\/p>\n When you get these messages, you need to do something. Otherwise, you\u2019ll soon lose Office\u2019s creating and editing features. Let\u2019s show you the different steps to take.<\/p>\n If your Office trial period has expired and you have yet to reactivate it, many things can happen when using any of the applications. One of these issues happens if Microsoft Office is not activated or licensed:<\/p>\n An Office activation error is not something you wish to see if you\u2019re using a genuine license. There are some reasons why the bug can mistakenly occur for you.<\/p>\n Sometimes, an error on Microsoft\u2019s end incorrectly flags your Office copy as unlicensed.<\/p>\n Other times, the message appears because of problematic system configurations and other issues, such as malware<\/a>.<\/p>\n The LTSC editions of Office<\/a> come with Key Management System (KMS)<\/a> clients that find host computers to activate Office installations. That is because these editions are purchased by enterprises and require remote activation.<\/p>\n The KMS client triggers a 25-day grace period to allow activation before displaying the product activation message. Deploying an Office suite as part of a Windows image removes this grace period whether the installation is genuine or not.<\/p>\n Office users must r earm their installations to trigger the grace period again and allow their products to be reactivated. This process may be all you need to get Office to recognize your license. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n Now close everything, open an Office app, and check whether the error is gone.<\/p>\n You can also run the program using Command Prompt<\/a>. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n Use Program Files (x86) instead if you have a 32-bit version.<\/p>\n If this method doesn\u2019t work, here are other ways you can troubleshoot the issue.<\/p>\n Starting in Office 2016, Microsoft encouraged users to purchase a digital license for Office.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re currently signed in with a different Microsoft account from the one you bought Office with, you can get the \u201cThere\u2019s a problem with your license\u201d bug.<\/p>\n The simple remedy is signing in with the correct Microsoft account. Once your PC syncs with the Microsoft servers, the error banner in Office should go away.<\/p>\n You can switch accounts by clicking your profile name in the top-right corner of your Office application and selecting \u201cSign in with a different account.\u201d<\/p>\n Activation or license errors can arise if you have multiple copies of Microsoft Office on your computer. For example, you could have two versions of Office 2019 installed in two separate locations.<\/p>\n You could also simultaneously have Office 2021 and an old version like Office 2013 on your PC.<\/p>\n This can cause an issue like the \u201cThis Microsoft Office is not activated\u201d in Office 2013 because your license only covers one edition\/copy of Office.<\/p>\n Simply remove the older version of Office you have no further need of, and all will be well:<\/p>\n Also Read: <\/b>How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 10\/11?<\/a><\/p>\n This error can happen to Microsoft 365 users whose subscriptions have expired. There is usually a grace period to resubscribe before Office features are truncated.<\/p>\n Once you renew your expired subscription, you\u2019ll no longer have to deal with the error.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also possible that your current subscription plan only covers online Office apps and not the full desktop apps. So, recheck your Microsoft 365 package<\/a> to confirm whether you can use the desktop applications.<\/p>\n Some users eliminated the problem by running Office and its component programs as administrators. To check if this works for you, simply run an Office app in admin mode:<\/p>\n If this solves the error for you, simply set Word, Excel, etc., to always open in administrator mode.<\/p>\n To adjust an app to always run as administrator, follow these steps:<\/p>\n If your date or time is incorrect, the Microsoft servers may be unable to verify your Office license. Change your PC clock to the correct date and time<\/a> in your region.<\/p>\n The problem might be due to a glitch or bug that Microsoft has patched via a recent update. Apply all available updates and check if the error is gone.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to do that:<\/p>\n It\u2019s also advisable to download and install the latest updates for Windows<\/a> to apply patches, fixes, and feature updates that may help you resolve the problem.<\/p>\n![\"Microsoft](\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Microsoft-365-Word.png\")
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The Main Fix: Run the OSPPREARM.EXE File<\/h3>\n
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Fix 1: Check your active Microsoft account<\/h3>\n
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Fix 4: Run office in admin mode<\/h3>\n
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Fix 5: Check your date\/time settings.<\/h3>\n
Fix 6: Update office<\/h3>\n
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