How to activate Office 2010/2013 for FREE using KMS license key
As you know, I am working on a project that supports people to activate their Microsoft software products using KMS license key. Many of you guys might be wondering why I only write guideline about the latest version of Office 2016 or Office 365. Is it possible to activate the older versions for FREE? The answer is YES, this is very possible but there is a problem need to discuss with you in greater detail below.
Difference between Retail and Volume version
If you are using Office retail, you can not use KMS method because it only supports volume version. However, in fact, it’s so much easier to use KMS license now because users could convert retail version to volume using a license files library bundled with setup file since Office 2016. But it is unfortunate that this library is not available in earlier versions (including Office 2013/2010).
2 methods to activate your Office using KMS client setup key
1. The first method: Without using any additional library
Supported products: Office 2010/2013 Volume editions.
First, you need to open command prompt with admin rights, then follow the instruction below step by step. Just copy/paste the commands and do not forget to hit Enter in order to execute them.
Step 1.1: Detect location of the Office installed on your PC.
The path depends on the architecture of the Windows OS you are using. If you are not sure what it is, don’t worry, just run all commands below.
if exist "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs" set folder="%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15"
if exist "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs" set folder="%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15"
if exist "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs" set folder="%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14"
if exist "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs" set folder="%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14"
Step 1.2: Activate your Office using KMS client key.
Make sure your PC is connected to the internet, then run the following command.
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:kms8.msguides.com
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act
If you see the error 0xC004F074, it means that your internet connection is unstable or the server is busy. Please make sure your device is online and try the command “act” again until you succeed.
2. The second method: Using an additional library extracted from installation folder of Office Volume
Supported products: All Office 2013/2010 editions.
Step 2.1: Download the license files library then extract it. Move the library folder to the C drive.
Step 2.2: Follow first step of the method 1 above.
Step 2.3: Convert your retail license to volume one.
cd /d c:\library
for /f %x in ('dir /b *') do cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inslic:%xStep 2.4: Follow the second step of method 1 above.
Finally, check activation status again.
More information:
- Here is the virustotal result of the library: Office 2010 lib | Office 2013 lib
- Using the library makes many of you guys feel uncomfortable, I know. This is the reason why I did not want to write about Office 2010 and 2013. If you do not like using the additional library, please use Office 2010/2013 volume or upgrade to a newer version.
If you would have any questions or concerns, please leave your comments. I would be glad to explain in more details. Thank you so much for all your feedback and support!
How long does this activation last?
can I use the 2013 and 2021 versions together?
I have been trying to move my copy of Office 2010 from my old computer for some time now without any success, even talking to MS who just try to upsell you to Office 365. Method 2 here worked for me, as someone mentioned below I just had to press again to get the last command to run. Thank you very much!
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First method was not working in my computer but
2nd method worked properly. I like this method so thankyou so much.
First method worked well
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Thank you so much. Working 100%
Tq so much my ms office 2013 activated your method
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many thanks, its really works, it solved my problem
Worked perfect for me using only the first method just like the video shows. Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2013
thanks a lot . it actually worked !!
I could not get either method to work in Windows 11 C
Thank you soo much .It solved my problem.
Wow. Perfectly activated. thanks man.
ERROR CODE: 0x80070005
ERROR DESCRIPTION: Run the following: cscript ospp.vbs /ddescr:0x80070005
it say just like this please support me
Both 1 and 2 followed to the T
Alas
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Installed product key detected – attempting to activate the following product:
SKU ID: 6f327760-8c5c-417c-9b61-836a98287e0c
LICENSE NAME: Office 14, OfficeProPlus-KMS_Client edition
LICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 14, VOLUME_KMSCLIENT channel
Last 5 characters of installed product key: H3GVB
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Installed product key detected – attempting to activate the following product:
SKU ID: 7b7d1f17-fdcb-4820-9789-9bec6e377821
LICENSE NAME: Office 14, OfficeHomeBusiness-Retail edition
LICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 14, RETAIL channel
Last 5 characters of installed product key: B872P
ERROR CODE: 0xC004C008
ERROR DESCRIPTION: The activation server determined that the specified product key could not be used.
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When activating Office 2010 Pro Plus, it showed a different installed product key, then failed.
Installed product key detected – attempting to activate the following product:
SKU ID: 71af7e84-93e6-4363-9b69-699e04e74071
LICENSE NAME: Office 14, OfficeProPlus-Retail edition
LICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 14, RETAIL channel
Last 5 characters of installed product key: 28CCY
ERROR CODE: 0xC004C003
ERROR DESCRIPTION: The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked.
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Similar problem here
I inserted my legally bought key when I tried to activate Office, after a fresh install.
That didn’t work (MS does not validate this key anymore), so I tried the script (1.1 and 1.2)
Installed product key detected – attempting to activate the following product:
SKU ID:
LICENSE NAME: Office 14, OfficeHomeBusiness-Retail edition
LICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 14, RETAIL channel
Last 5 characters of installed product key:
ERROR CODE: 0xC004C008
ERROR DESCRIPTION: The activation server determined that the specified product key could not be used.
When I run the CMD script I get the message: The connection to my KMS server failed! Trying to connect to another one…
Please wait…
How do I resolve?
thank u sir!
Hi , I have activated MS Office Professional Plus 2013 With Your Trick But From Yesterday All The Office Apps Stopped Working . No Apps In Office Is Opening . I Have Re-Ran The Setup And Repaired The Office But Of No Use.Please Guide Me Urgently
Thanks so much you are so great
lebiu my friend…
ERROR CODE: 0x8007007B
ERROR DESCRIPTION: Run the following: cscript ospp.vbs /ddescr:0x8007007B
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:s8.uk.to cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688 cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act copied pasted this commancd as it is. Its showing Unsupported command passed. Earlier this kms method worked on myu MS Office but suddenly one day Word again started saying that I need to acticate. So I tried again KMS but not working I tried Reinstalling office and then KMS but still not working
I found solution from older comments of user SRINIWAS PRASAD.
enter the command like this================
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:kms8.msguides.com
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act
the last line would not execute itself so just press enter .
I found solution from older comments of user SRINIWAS PRASAD.
just edit the command in notepad and make every cscript in new line.
It will work.
the last line would not execute itself so just press enter .
cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:s8.uk.to cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688 cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act
Hi,
this is not working… can someone pls help.
ERROR CODE: 0xC004F074
ERROR DESCRIPTION: The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No Key Management Service (KMS) could be contacted. Please see the Application Event Log for additional information.
To view the activation event history run: cscript ospp.vbs /dhistorykms
Error: “ospp.vbs Unsuported command passed”
The ospp.vbs don’t support this command. Have any options?
in every cscript word your see add a space.
Erro: “ospp.vbs Unsuported command passed”
Ou seja, o ospp.vbs não suporta o comando. Há outra alternativa ?
It worked. Thanks a lot!!