Installing and Activating Microsoft Office

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This article covers how to install and uninstall Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 on Windows 10, specifically:

• Uninstalling Office LTSC 2024 using Apps & Features.
• Installing Office LTSC 2024 through the Software Center, including what to do if you see a Retry option.
• Activating Microsoft Office by installing the Activate Office JCU application and verifying activation through an Office app like Word.
• When to contact Pro Staff/service desk, such as when administrator permissions are required or activation issues persist.

Uninstalling Microsoft Office

Please proceed with this step only if you have the older version of Microsoft Office installed. Otherwise, start with Step 2.

1. Click the Start Menu and open Settings, then click Apps & Features.
2. In the Apps & Features window, find Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024.
3. Click on it, then press the Uninstall button.
4. A pop-up will ask you to confirm. Click Uninstall again to continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish removing the program. *If you need administrator permission, contact a Pro Staff member at the IT Service Desk.

Installing Microsoft Office

1. Search for Software Center in the search bar next to the Start Menu.
2. Open the Software Center and go to Applications on the left side. Find Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024.
3. Click on the app and select Install.

*If you see a Retry button instead of Install, click Retry to start the installation again.

*If the installer asks for administrator permission, contact a Pro Staff member at the IT Service Desk.

Activating Microsoft Office

1. Go back to the Applications window in the Software Center to see all available apps.
2. Look for Activate Office JCU and click Install or Retry.

If it says the installation failed, this is normal. Try opening an app like Word to see if you can edit a blank document. If it doesn’t work, repeat this step.