Contact Microsoft Support or your licensing partner if license check reveals unexpected unlicensed status.
Performing regular Microsoft Office license checks prevents service interruptions, ensures security compliance, and avoids legal risks. For end users, the simplest method is File > Account in any Office app. For IT administrators, script-based tools like ospp.vbs and VAMT provide scalable verification across networks. microsoft office license check
Type cmd , right-click , and select Run as administrator . Contact Microsoft Support or your licensing partner if
| Status Message | Meaning | |----------------|---------| | | Normal, full functionality | | Unlicensed Product | Activation failed or product key invalid | | Non-genuine | Possibly counterfeit software | | Grace Period Expired | Temporary activation expired (usually 30 days) | | Subscription Expired | Microsoft 365 plan needs renewal | | Activation Error Code (e.g., 0xC004F074) | KMS host unreachable or network issue | For IT administrators, script-based tools like ospp