Activation Check

How to Check the current Microsoft Office Activation Code in use ?

Answer by Perplexity

To check the Microsoft Office activation code currently in use, here are several methods:

1. Using the Office Application GUI:

Open any Microsoft Office application such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook[7].
Go to File > Account[7].
If your copy of Microsoft Office is activated, it will display a "Product Activated" caption. If not, it will say "Product Activation Required"[7].

2. Using Windows PowerShell:

Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator by pressing Windows + X and selecting "Windows PowerShell (Admin)"[1][9].
Type the following command and press Enter:
- wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey[1]
- If that doesn’t work, try: (Get-WmiObject -query 'select * from SoftwareLicensingService').OA3xOriginalProductKey[1].
This command should display your product key[1].

3. Using Command Prompt:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator[1].
Type CMD in the Windows search bar and select "Run as administrator"[1][9].
Enter the command: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey[1].
This command should trigger the product key to appear[1].

4. Using the vnextdiag.ps1 PowerShell Script:

This method applies to Microsoft 365 Apps, starting with Version 2104[2].
Open a Windows PowerShell command prompt and navigate to the Office16 folder. This is typically located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16 or C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16 if you have a 32-bit version of Microsoft 365 Apps on a 64-bit version of Windows[2].
Run the script using the command: ./vnextdiag.ps1 -action list[2].
The script will display information such as the license type, product name, license state, the email of the user that activated the product, and the tenant ID[2].

5. Using the ospp.vbs Script:

This method is applicable for volume licensed versions of Office, such as Office LTSC 2021 and Office 2019[2].
Open Command Prompt as administrator[9].
Navigate to the Microsoft Office directory[7]. The path depends on the Office version and whether it's 32-bit or 64-bit:
- Office 32-bit (x86): CD "%SystemDrive%\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16"[7]
- Office 64-bit (x64): CD "%SystemDrive%\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16"[7]
Run the script using the command: cscript OSPP.VBS /dstatus[9]. The last five characters of your Office product key will be displayed[9].

6. Via Microsoft Account:

Log in to your Microsoft account on the Microsoft website[3][5].
Go to the "Services & subscriptions" section[5].
Find your Microsoft Office version and click on "View product key"[5].

7. Checking License ID in Word:

Open Word and go to File > Account > About Word[2].
You should see a License ID that starts with EWW for Microsoft 365 Apps. Consumer versions such as Microsoft 365 Family start with CWW. Volume licensed versions of Office, such as Office LTSC 2021, will list a Product ID instead of a License ID[2].

Keep in mind that each product key is unique and linked to a single installation[3]. It's also recommended to double-check for typing mistakes when entering the product key during activation[3].

Citations:

[1] https://royalcdkeys.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-microsoft-office-product-key
[2] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/licensing-activation/vnextdiag
[3] https://www.process.st/how-to/check-if-microsoft-office-product-key-is-valid/
[4] https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/using-product-keys-with-office-12a5763a-d45c-4685-8c95-a44500213759
[5] https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/how-to-find-microsoft-office-product-key.html
[6] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windows10space/how-to-find-product-key-for-microsoft-office-already-installed/4273742
[7] https://woshub.com/checking-office-2016-365-activation-status/
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/18wncj3/can_i_find_my_office_key/
[9] https://www.alphr.com/find-microsoft-office-product-key/