{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013","headline":"How to activate Office 2010\/2013 for FREE using KMS license key","name":"How to activate Office 2010\/2013 for FREE using KMS license key","description":"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...","datePublished":"2018-08-20","dateModified":"2023-06-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/author\/guangpeng#Person","name":"Always Smile","url":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/author\/guangpeng","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d967500e0301cf54ab1603f7e98434c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d967500e0301cf54ab1603f7e98434c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MSGuides.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/msguides-600x60-1.png","url":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/msguides-600x60-1.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/how-to-activate-office-2010-2013-for-free-using-kms-license-key-1.png","url":"https:\/\/cdn.msguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/how-to-activate-office-2010-2013-for-free-using-kms-license-key-1.png","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013","video":{"@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/1471991794-288a7894f5f1b9eddd628d169f5163f71f215c6bbcfba8cdc008d9360d50c9d5-d_295x166?region=us","name":"Activate Office 2010, 2013 for FREE without a product key","description":"For more details, please read this post: https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013\n\nMusic I Use: Bensound.com\/free-music-for-videos\nLicense code: IZTF2Y3LQY9L5P2V","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/1471991794-288a7894f5f1b9eddd628d169f5163f71f215c6bbcfba8cdc008d9360d50c9d5-d_295x166?region=us","uploadDate":"2022-07-19T09:52:38+00:00","duration":"P0DT0H3M19S"},"commentCount":"283","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment1","dateCreated":"2025-09-05 15:20:49","description":"its working thanks","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"max","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment2","dateCreated":"2025-06-24 02:01:21","description":"IT WORKED THANKS","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"SAURAV","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment3","dateCreated":"2025-06-22 19:48:21","description":"terima kasih mas","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"andi","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment4","dateCreated":"2025-05-04 22:15:23","description":"aunque dice activado . el mensaje de activaci\u00f3n necesaria continua.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"dallana stuar","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment5","dateCreated":"2025-05-04 07:28:21","description":"thanks bro\uff01\uff01","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bacon","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment6","dateCreated":"2025-04-15 07:08:37","description":"Hi, I really appreciate your knowledge and work. Recently, there is no connection to server\r\nall tryes give error:\r\n\r\nLICENCE DESCRIPTION: Office 15, VOLUME_KMSCLIENT channel\r\nLast 5 characters of installed product key: GVGXT\r\nERROR CODE: 0x80080005\r\nERROR DESCRIPTION: Run the following: cscript ospp.vbs \/ddescr:0x80080005","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"PitKoz","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment7","dateCreated":"2025-04-07 10:00:21","description":"key has been blocked is my error","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"oluwa toyosi","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment8","dateCreated":"2025-04-04 03:36:16","description":"Thanks for this information, according to this steps my Microsoft Office 2013 activated.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Aryan Thakur","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment9","dateCreated":"2025-02-28 08:51:03","description":"I have tried inputting the top part, then followed by each one after. But,issue.\r\n\r\nAfter inputting the first top, then inputting the first one line info, I get this issue.\r\n\r\nInput Error: Can not find script file \"C:\\Windows\\System32\\%folder%\\ospp.vbs\".\r\n\r\nNot really sure, hate this problem. \r\n\r\nSam...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sam","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/msguides.com\/office-2010-2013#Comment10","dateCreated":"2025-02-20 07:52:18","description":"Thanks Bro","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kox alan","url":""}}],"about":["Microsoft Software Products"],"wordCount":640,"keywords":["how to activate office 2010\/2013","microsoft office","using office 2013 without paying a dime"],"articleBody":"     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});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.            Contents                                    Difference between Retail and Volume version                            2 methods to activate your Office using KMS client setup key                            1. The first method: Without using any additional library                            2. The second method: Using an additional library extracted from installation folder of Office Volume        Difference between Retail and Volume versionIf you are using Office retail, you can not use KMS method because it only supports volume version. However, in fact, it\u2019s 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 key1. The first method: Without using any additional libraryHow-to videoSupported 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.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});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\u2019t 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\"Open Office folderStep 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-H3GVBcscript %folder%\\ospp.vbs \/inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXTcscript %folder%\\ospp.vbs \/sethst:kms.msguides.comcscript %folder%\\ospp.vbs \/setprt:1688cscript %folder%\\ospp.vbs \/actIf 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 \u201cact\u201d again until you succeed.Product activation successful2. The second method: Using an additional library extracted from installation folder of Office VolumeSupported products: All Office 2013\/2010 editions.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Step 2.1: Download the license files library then extract it. Move the library folder to the C drive.Office additional libraryStep 2.2: Follow first step of the method 1 above.Step 2.3: Convert your retail license to volume one.Install Office voulme licensescd \/d c:\\libraryfor \/f %x in ('dir \/b *') do cscript %folder%\\ospp.vbs \/inslic:%xStep 2.4:\u00a0Follow the second step of method 1 above.     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Finally, check activation status again.Office is activated successfullyMore information:Here is the virustotal result of the library: Office 2010 lib | Office 2013 libUsing 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!     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