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How To Remove A License Key From Office 2024 LTSC

How To Remove A License Key From Office 2024 LTSC

Before you start

  • Close all Office apps.

  • Sign in as an administrator on the PC.

  • Make a note of the current key (or last 5 characters) if you may need it later.

  • If this is a Microsoft account–linked license (consumer retail/365 style) removing keys manually is not recommended use the Account UI or Microsoft Support.

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Step-by-step (recommended, uses ospp.vbs)

  1. Open an elevated Command Prompt:

    • Press Start, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt → Run as administrator.

  2. Change to the Office folder that contains ospp.vbs. Use one of these depending on your install:

    • For typical 64-bit Office on 64-bit Windows:

      cd /d "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16"

    • For 32-bit Office on 64-bit Windows:

      cd /d "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16"

    (If your Office folder is different (older installers), adjust the path; LTSC installs usually use the Office16 folder.)

  3. Show the currently installed license(s) and the last 5 characters of the key:

    • cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

    Look for the entry that shows the last five characters of the installed product key.

  4. Uninstall (remove) the key you found. Replace XXXXX with the last 5 characters shown by /dstatus:

    • cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:XXXXX

      Example:

    • cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:AB123

    You should see a success message like “Product key uninstall successful.”

  5. Confirm the key is removed:

    • cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

    The previously listed product key should no longer appear.

  6. (Optional) If you need to completely clear activation data or are switching to a different licensing model, follow official guidance or contact Microsoft support — removing files from ...Microsoft\Office\Licenses manually is advanced and can break activations. If you’re dealing with account-linked licenses, use the Office app File → Account → Switch License or sign out and sign back in with the correct account.

Notes & troubleshooting

  • If ospp.vbs is not found: check both Program Files paths, or search your PC for ospp.vbs. LTSC/volume installs normally include it. Microsoft Learn

  • Volume activation (KMS/MAK): KMS and MAK behave differently. Uninstalling a MAK with ospp.vbs /unpkey is valid; KMS-client keys may re-activate with the KMS host. For KMS/enterprise scenarios consult your IT or Microsoft Volume Licensing support. Microsoft Learn+1

  • If removal fails or activation issues persist: use Microsoft’s SaRA/uninstall tools or contact Microsoft Support. For stubborn cases a full uninstall + reinstall (or using official cleanup utilities) can resolve leftover activation artifacts. Microsoft Learn+1





 
 
 

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