The worst part is that this error could pop up even if you have a valid Microsoft Office license. Fortunately, it’s quite easy to tackle this sort of issue.

So, let’s explore the seven ways to fix the “There’s a problem with your Office license” error on Windows.

1. Sign Out and Sign In Again on Your MS Office Apps

Signing out and signing in again on your Microsoft (MS) Office apps could help. However, you should ensure you use the correct Office Product License key. Also, ensure \ you’re signed in using the correct profile.

Now, here’s how you can sign out and sign in again on your MS Office apps:

Open one of your MS Office products (for example, MS Word or MS PowerPoint). Click the Profile picture icon in the top-right corner and press the Sign out button.

From there, click the Sign in button in the top-right corner and enter your details to log in again.

2. Repair, Reset, or Re-Install the MS Office Tool

The “Office license” error might also be caused by a corrupted Microsoft Office tool. In this case, you could tackle this issue by repairing, resetting, or re-installing the tool.

Here’s how you can repair the MS Office tool using the system settings:

Type Settings in the Start Menu search bar and select the Best match. Select Apps and then click Apps & Features on the left-hand side pane. Scroll down on the right-hand side and click the Office app. Next, click Advanced options. From there, press the Repair button and follow the on-screen steps to finalize the process.

If the problem persists, try resetting the MS tool by following these steps:

Open the Apps & Features screen and select the Office app as per the previous steps. Click Advanced options and then press the Reset button. Follow the on-screen steps and restart your device to save the changes.

As a last resort, try re-installing the MS Office tool through these steps:

Open the Apps & Features screen and select the Office app Press the Uninstall button and then follow the on-screen steps. When you finish, open the Apps & Features window and locate the Office app. Finally, click on the app and then press the Install button.

3. Update Your Microsoft Office Products

In some instances, you might find that your MS Office products are outdated. So, this might cause several issues, including the “Office license” error.

So, let’s check out how you can update your MS Office products to tackle this issue:

Open the Office app you want to update (for example, open Microsoft Word). Click File in the top-left corner of the screen. Select the Account or Office Account option. From there, select the Update option under Product Information. Finally, select Update Now and then follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Sign In to Your Device Using a Different Microsoft Account

Do you have multiple Microsoft accounts on your device? If so, you might have logged in to MS Office using the wrong account. So, you’d simply need to switch to the correct account to tackle the “Office license” issue.

Here are the steps for signing in to the correct Microsoft account on Windows:

Type Settings in the Start Menu search bar and select the Best match. Select Accounts and then click Email & accounts in the left-hand side pane. Next, click Add a Microsoft account in the right-hand side pane and follow the on-screen steps.

5. Scan Your Windows Device

There’s a possibility that the “Office license” issue is caused by problems that stem from the hard drive. In this case, you could try resolving the problem by running a Check Disk (CHKDSK) scan.

So, here are the steps for running the Check Disk tool:

Type Command Prompt in the Start Menu search bar. Right-click on the Best match result and select Run as administrator. Next, type the following command and then press Enter to run a CHKDSK scan:

If you’ve installed Windows on a different drive, replace C: in the command with the letter of the correct drive.

Finally, wait for the process to complete and then restart your device.

6. Re-Install or Repair Vital Windows Software Programs

Still struggling to resolve the issue? There might be some vital Windows programs that are missing or corrupted. In this case, these programs might be responsible for the issue at hand.

For example, the “Office license” error might be caused by missing or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ programs. So, repairing or re-installing these programs could help resolve the problem.

Now, let’s start by checking how you can repair these programs:

Type Control Panel in the Start Menu search bar and select the Best match. Click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons. Select Programs and Features from the menu items. Next, right-click on one of the Microsoft Visual C++ programs and select Change.

Click the Repair button and follow the on-screen instructions. From there, repeat the same process for all the other Microsoft Visual C++ programs.

If the problem persists, re-install these programs through these steps:

Open the Control Panel and the Programs and Features option as per the previous steps. Right-click on one of the Microsoft Visual C++ programs and then press Uninstall. Next, re-install the Microsoft Visual C++ programs from the Microsoft Website. From there, follow the on-screen steps and check if this resolves the problem.

7. Restore Windows to Its Default Settings

As a last resort, you could consider resetting Windows and restoring it to its default settings. This is one of the best ways to eliminate any bugs affecting your PC’s performance.

However, it’s best to back up your Windows device before proceeding with this method.

Now, here are the steps for resetting Windows:

Type Settings in the Start Menu search bar and select the Best match. Click Update & Security and then select Recovery from the options. Finally, click the Get started button on the right-hand side to proceed.

If the issue persists, you might consider trying the other methods for factory resetting your Windows device.

Enjoy Using Your MS Office Products on Windows

MS Office is a brilliant tool you must have on your Windows device. However, you need a valid license to use MS Office products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more.

If you run into the “There’s a Problem with Your Office License” error, try any of the solutions in this article. But if you don’t have a proper Microsoft Office license, it’s time to get one.