For IT administrators or users who cannot install the SaRA tool, Microsoft offers a command-line alternative called OffScrub . This is often included in enterprise deployment kits or available via GitHub repositories maintained by Microsoft.
– Strips cached activation tokens and licensing files, allowing a fresh install to request a new license without conflicts.
To ensure a successful cleanup, follow these steps to use the latest version of the tool from Microsoft : Uninstall office - Microsoft Q&A
Here are the key features of the (officially the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant or the Office Scrubber scripts):
The tool will display a summary of what will be removed (including associated licenses). Click Next or Uninstall to proceed. The tool will run scripts to stop services and delete files that the standard uninstaller misses.
: Office suites are massive; a deep scrub removes cached installer files and temporary data that often linger in hidden system folders. How to Use the MS Office Removal Tool