I like to stay as disconnected from Microsoft, or Apple, as possible Now I need to read through all the privacy settings. I will need to go through hoops should I ever need to reinstall the my account services page still has the 365 installer for my single use license. The online chat finally got me some useful support and I was finally sent a direct install link and was able to simply and correctly install and activate. Tried again today via chat after uninstalling every Microsoft file and removed all licenses. After an hour nine minutes on hold with Microsoft I gave up. I downloaded from the provided Install link and installed it but it installed 365.

I went to my Microsoft services page and Office 2021 was included in my list. I purchased the Office 2021 key, went to the listed URL to download, entered the license key and downloaded the installer on my new M2 Max MacBook Pro. Microsoft seems to push 365 options even if all I want is the product I purchased. I don't want any hint of 365 on my laptop. It seems like Microsoft is trying to force 365 on users. Installing Microsoft software on either macOS or Windows always seems to be a pain. Your install is finished when you see the phrase, 'You're all set! Office is installed now' and an animation plays to show you where to find Office applications on your computer.įollow the instructions in the window, for example Click Start > All Apps to see where your apps are, and select Close.Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 1 use perpetual license. If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Click Yes.

If you signed in with a Microsoft account, from the Office home page select Install Office Apps > Install Office.ĭepending on your browser, click Run (in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox). On the Office home page, do the following depending on your version of Office. This account can be a Microsoft account, or work or school account. Sign in with the account you associated with this version of Office. Go to if you're not already signed in, select Sign in.

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