Unlock Microsoft Office: An Exclusive Activation Guide

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Discover a straightforward approach to installing and activating Microsoft Office suites, including subscription-based versions, without licensing fees. This method focuses on utilizing a technique referred to as “Ohook” for activation. It’s important to note that this process activates Office on the device itself and does not grant server-side features tied to a licensed Microsoft account, such as expanded OneDrive storage (e.g., 5TB) or certain online functionalities. The activation procedure is generally consistent across various Office versions.

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Office Installation

Should you already have your desired Microsoft Office version installed, you may proceed to the activation section.

For Users in Russia:
Due to geoblocking by Microsoft, Office installers may not function directly. To circumvent this, open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following command:
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentConfigs\Ecs" /v "Country"

Obtaining Installation Media:
Genuine Office installation media can be found at (https://massgrave.dev/genuine-installation-media.html) in the Office section.

  • Office C2R Installers (Retail): This is often the simplest option, typically a single .exe file that installs Office upon execution. A list of products included in various editions can be referenced here: (https://www.coolhub.top/tech-articles/products.html) (Tip: Use CTRL+F to search).
  • Office C2R Custom Install (Retail / VL): This option provides greater control, allowing users to select specific applications for installation. While it involves more steps than the simple .exe download, carefully following the instructions will result in a successful Office installation.
  • For Windows 7 Users: Office installers compatible with Windows 7 are available at: (https://massgrave.dev/office_msi_links.html).

All download links provided on these pages source directly from Microsoft. While these links are typically accessible to paying customers, they can be shared.

Office Activation using Ohook (Windows 8, 10, and 11)

Once Office is installed, the activation process involves using a PowerShell script. Navigate to (https://massgrave.dev/index.html#Method_1_PowerShell) and adhere to the instructions for opening and running the script. This is the primary recommended method.

Alternative Activation: Online KMS (Windows 7 and Office 2010)

This method is generally not recommended unless essential.

  1. Visit (https://massgrave.dev/index.html#Method_2_-_Traditional) and follow the steps to open the script.
  2. From the script menu, select the “Online KMS” option. No setting changes are typically required; proceed with the activation.
  3. After completion, return to the Online KMS menu and choose the “Install Auto-Renewal” option to maintain activation.

Common Questions and Clarifications:

  • Scope of Activation: The Ohook method activates Office on the device, not the Microsoft account itself.
  • Subscription Features: Server-side benefits like extensive cloud storage are not included.
  • Safety and Open Source: The activation tool is presented as open-source, and installation links are directly from Microsoft. Users have reported successful use without security issues, though some antivirus software might flag the scripts (false positives). It’s advised to disable antivirus temporarily if it interferes, or preferably use Windows Defender.
  • Updates: Office should continue to receive updates automatically, and the activation is generally persistent through these updates.
  • Mondo Licenses vs. Ohook: While Mondo 2016 licenses can enable Office applications and support KMS activation, they might only be partially updated for newer Office versions, potentially leading to missing features. The Ohook method aims to use the correct license for the installed edition, ensuring all features function as intended, without altering the User Interface or feature set to an older version like Mondo.
  • Custom Installation/Uninstallation: The “Office C2R Custom Install” allows selection of apps during installation. Individual apps (except possibly Teams and OneDrive) generally cannot be uninstalled separately later without a full reinstallation or using tools like OfficeScrubber.
  • Troubleshooting Installation Issues:
    • Internet Connection Errors (e.g., Error code: 30183-2016): This might occur with online installers. Using an offline installer version (e.g., Offline x86-x64), which appears as a DVD drive after download, can resolve this.
    • PowerShell Restrictions: If PowerShell execution is restricted, these restrictions need to be undone. The command $ExecutionContext.SessionState.LanguageMode can check if it’s in FullLanguage mode.
    • Antivirus Blocking Scripts: Antivirus software might block the activation script. Temporarily disabling it or adding an exclusion is a common workaround.
    • Lingering .img Files: If an .img file (like “O365HomePremRetail.img”) cannot be deleted because it’s “open in System,” restarting the computer usually resolves this by unmounting the disc image.
    • Documents Opening in Wordpad: If Word documents default to Wordpad, search for “choose default apps by file type” in Windows settings and set the appropriate file types to open with Word. If issues persist, using OfficeScrubber (available at https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/OfficeScrubber_11.7z) and then reinstalling Office is recommended.
    • Activation Not Working/Asking for Key: Ensure the activation steps (Ohook method) were followed after installation. Users are not meant to enter product keys manually.
  • MacOS Activation: For activating Office on macOS (e.g., Office 2016 on El Capitan), refer to (https://massgrave.dev/office_for_mac). Methods for ChromeOS were also inquired about.
  • Existing Subscriptions: If you have an existing paid Microsoft 365 subscription, installing a version via C2R installers and activating with Ohook should generally work, and can be set up to be ready when the paid subscription ends.
  • Signing into Microsoft Account: Users can sign into their Microsoft account after activation if desired; it should not reverse the activation.
  • Activation Persistence After Reformat: The Ohook activation is device-based, not tied to the Microsoft account in the same way as a digital license for Windows (HWID). After a PC reformat and reinstalling the same Office version, the activation process would need to be repeated.
  • Copilot: It is generally understood that Copilot features require a paid Office subscription and cannot be enabled through these activation methods. There were inquiries about pirating Copilot.
  • Local Files: Locally stored Office files will not be affected by this installation or activation process.
  • Language Packs: If you need additional language proofing tools and encounter issues installing them (e.g., “This product cannot be installed on the selected update channel”), ensure your Office installation source and update channel are compatible with the language pack.
  • Confirmation of Successful Activation: Apart from the MAS script indicating success, checking the “Account” page within any Office application (e.g., Word, Excel) should show the product as activated (e.g., “Microsoft 365”). Office 365 is based on Office 2016 internally, so it might identify as “Office 16” in some system areas, which is normal.

This method has been widely reported by users as effective, often taking less than 10-30 minutes for both installation and activation. Users have found it particularly helpful for avoiding recurring subscription costs or dealing with deactivated licenses.

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