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June 24, 2022September 19, 2022

How to Resolve the Microsoft product activation failure error?

Users face the Microsoft Product Activation Failure Error because of the various reasons. The common reason is that there license has ended. They also face this issue, when they have open multiple MS Account, hence they should log in to Active MS Account via www.office.com/myaccount. In this blog, you will read the method to fix Microsoft Product Activation Failure Error.

Method to Fix Microsoft product activation failure error:

1. Switch to Active Microsoft account:

The users should switch to their active MS Account via office.com/myaccount. Or for switching to active MS account, you should press the Windows key or hit on Start button in order to open the Start Menu. Now in search bar, you should Type the program in question. Then, you should hit on the Program from the search results. Here, from the upper-right side of the screen, you should hit on the Accounts button. At last, you should switch to your MS Account with an active subscription.

2. Update your Subscription:

To update, you should tap on the Windows key or Start button in order to open the Start Menu. Now in the search bar, you should type the program in question and then hit on the top result. After this, you should tap on Sign in and then fill in your credentials.

At last, your product license will get updated automatically. In case, it is a paid product, then you should make a payment. Now, the error message will automatically disappear.

3. Delete other copies of Office from your Computer:

First, you should tap on Windows+ R in order to launch the Run window. Now, you need to type Control in the open prompt and press Enter or OK button. After this, under Programs you should tap on Uninstall a program. Here in search bar, you should type the program’s name in question which is located in the top-right side of the window. If you find multiple program, then right-click on the version which you are not using and then tap on Uninstall option. Then, you should tap on Windows + F4keys in order to open the Window Shut Down prompt. At last, you should tap on the drop-down menu and then choose Restart option and press Enter.

4. Run Program with Administrator Privileges:

You should close all instances of the program. After this, press Windows key or Start button in order to open the Start Menu. Now in search bar, type the program in question. Here, you should right-tap on the program and then hit on Run as administrator. At last, press Yes button in the security prompt.

5. Update Program in question:

The user should open the program in question. Now, you should locate and hit on Account. Then under Product Information, you should tap on Update Options and then press Update Now button.

6. Reset Microsoft settings:

For this, you need to close all programs. Now, you should hit the Windows key or Start button. Then, you have to locate and press Settings. After this, you should click on Update & Security in the Settings window. Here, you should tap on Recovery option, which is located in the left-side menu. At last under Reset this PC, you should tap on Get Started.

With this above method, the user can resolve the issue of Microsoft Product Activation Failure Error. For help, the user can visit to MS Office via office.com/setup.

March 8, 2022September 19, 2022

How To Troubleshoot Update Error 0x800f0988 in Window 11&10?

Sometimes, the user faces Update Error 0x800f0988 in Window 11 &10, while installing updates. This error usually occurs when your update files are corrupted, hence you should remove it, and so you should recreate it. In this blog, you will read the method to update error 0x800f0988 in Window 11&10. For more info, visit to office.com/myaccount.

Method To Troubleshoot Update Error 0x800f0988 in Window 11&10:

1. Clean up WinSxS Folder:

First, you should open Windows 10’s search tool just by pressing the Win key + S key at the same time. After this, you should enter the cmd keyword in the search box which opens up on your screen. Here, you have to right-tap on the Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator. At this point, you should enter the command in the Prompt:

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup and then tap on the Return key. At the end, you should Restart your system when the command has clean up the WinSxS folder.

2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:

To run the troubleshooter, you should open the search utility. After this, you should enter troubleshoot keyword in the search box. Then, you should tap on Troubleshoot settings in order to open the window. At this point, you should choose Windows Update and then tap on Run the troubleshooter in order to launch it. At last, you should implement the fixes which the troubleshooter gives.

3. Reset Windows Update Components:

To reset Window Update Components, you should open the Command Prompt as an administrator. After this, you should enter the separate commands in the Prompt’s window:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

Now, you should enter ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old in the Command Prompt and then tap on Return button.

At this point, you should enter ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old in the Prompt and then tap on the Enter key.

At last, you need to Restart the services just by entering the below commands:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

Reset Window Update Component can fix the issue.

4. Reset Windows 10:

To reset Window 10, you should enter reset this PC in Windows 10’s search utility. After this, you should tap on Reset this PC option to open the window. Now, you should tap on the Get started button. At this point, you should choose the Keep my Files option. At last, you should tap on the Next and Reset option.

Through this way, the user can easily fix the problem of Update Error 0x800f0988 in Window 11&10. For more details related to problem, tap on www.office.com/setup.

December 2, 2021September 19, 2022

If Window 10 Cant Type in Search Box! How To Resolve it?

In case, if the customer has issues like Window 10 Can’t Type in Search Box. Then, in order to fix this issue you should read the below method. For more details related to the problem, visit to the site via www.office.com/setup.

Method To Fix If Window 10 Can’t Type in Search Box:

1. Use File Finder/Search Software:

If the user wants to avoid the error in their device and if they want to find something very quickly in their Computer system then you should have third-party file finder software installed in your PC. Keep in mind Third-party software has updated features such as keywords maps and it also provides more results than your operating system search feature. This file searchers software can also find the keywords in your emails and document files to make sure you get what you are finding.

2. Use PowerShell Command:

To this issue, you should right-hit on Start option. After this, you should tap on the Windows PowerShell (Admin) option. Now in the PowerShell window, you should type the command and then tap on Enter key to execute the command.

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like “*SystemApps*”} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}

When the command is executed, you should close the PowerShell window. Here, you have to tap on Windows Key and then search for the keyword in the search bar.

If in case, you still find the issue then you should use the PowerShell command.

For this, you should right-tap on the Taskbar and then choose Task Manager. After this, you should tap on File and then choose Run New Task. Here in the Run box, you should check the option create this task with administrative privileges. And then you have to write PowerShell and tap on OK. Next, in the PowerShell window, you should type the command and tap on Enter key:

$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest

When the command is executed, you should close the PowerShell window.

3. Execute User Input File:

The user should open File Explorer and then go to C:Windowssystem32. Then in the directory, you should search for ctfmon.exe. After this, you should right-tap on ctfmon.exe and then tap on Open. At the end, you should close the File Explorer.

4. Restart Cortana Process:

The customer should right-tap on the Taskbar and then opens Task Manager. After this, you should locate the Cortana process in the Process tab and then choose it. Now, you should hit on the End Task button in order to kill the procedure. At last, you should close and click on the search bar in order to restart the Cortana procedure.

5. Restart File Explorer:

First of all, you need to open the Task Manager from the Taskbar. After this, you should find Windows Explorer in the process tab. Now, you should choose it and then hit on Restart option.

With this method, the user can resolve the issue If Window 10 Can’t Type in Search Box. If the user need more information related to Window 10, then go to www.office.com/myaccount.

January 11, 2021May 2, 2021

Why You Need Microsoft Office Account?

Why You Need Microsoft Office Account Via Office.Com/Myaccount?

In case, you are a new user of Microsoft Office software, then you have to create a new account by going to the official website of Microsoft through www.office.com/setup. Through MS Account, you can access all the Microsoft application, programs and services. After creating the account, you just have to login to by using your credentials. Your MS Office Account, stores the information about the product which you have subscribed along with the product key. You can renew your subscriptions, access to your Cloud data, Make Payments, Update the application of MS Office, Manage/ Reset security settings and you can also buy new Office products. In this blog, you will read about the Microsoft Office Account.

How you can Create Microsoft Office Account?

You should open the internet browser and then just type www.office.com/myaccount. Then, you have to click on ‘Create’ just under the ‘Sign-in’ option. After this, you have to enter your email address and then click on ‘Next’ option. Now, you have to provide a password. Here, you will get the Keycode on your registered email ID. And then just click on ‘Next’ option. After this, you have to enter the ‘Characters’ in the ‘captcha box’ and then click on ‘Next’ option. Now, it will redirect to the Sign-in page. Here, your Microsoft Account is good to go. If you want to access your MS Office Account, then you should enter your MS Office Login credentials.

How you can Login Microsoft Account?

You should open your browser and then just go to office.com/MyAccount page. After this, you have to enter your MS Office email address and then click on ‘Next’ option. Then, you should enter your password and then click on ‘Next’ option. Now, from here you can access the emails, notifications or also manage your MS Office account.

How you can Manage Microsoft Account?

To manage your Microsoft Office account, you should go to the website of MS Office through office.com/setup . After this, you should enter your login credentials and then sign-in to your account. Now, just go to the ‘View Account’ and here, you will see the list of the account settings. Here, you can manage your Services, Payments, Subscriptions, Status and also the additional settings.

How you can Check MS Office Subscriptions?

You should go to the MS Office Login website. Then, just Sign in to your account by using your login credentials. After this, just go to the upper-right corner of the screen and then click on ‘My Account’. Just you have to scroll down and then click on ‘Subscriptions’. Now under the same tab, you can read the details of your subscriptions.

How you can Change Microsoft Office Account Password?

You should open the browser and then go your MS Office Account. After this, you have to type your email address and then click on the ‘Next’ option. Now, you should enter your password and then click on ‘Next’ option. Then, you should click on the option of ‘Change my password’. After this, you should click on the ‘I don’t have any of these’ tab and then click on ‘Next’ option. This will redirect to the verification page. Here, you should enter your phone number and then click on ‘Next’ option. Now, you should provide the ‘Code’ which you receive on your given phone number. Then, just enter a ‘New Password’ and after this, re-enter the password to confirm. At last, you need to click on Save option.

If you still need assistance, then just contact to the customer care of MS Office via www.office.com/setup.