In this guide we will explain how you can activate Office 2019 quickly and securely.

IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended to have only one Office installed on the computer. Therefore, before starting the installation process, it is very important to uninstall all previously installed versions of Office.

To safely uninstall any version of Office you should use the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant tool. You can directly download the tool by clicking here

Option 1. Activate Office 2019 directly on Microsoft website

Online activation from the Microsoft website is the most recommended option due to the following reasons:

• Microsoft only accepts genuine licenses.
• It will link the license you purchased to your Microsoft account.
• The process is easy, fast and secure.

Step 1: Go to www.office.com/setup

Step 2: Sign in with your Microsoft Account or create one if you do not have one. Make sure you remember this account so you can install or reinstall Office later without a product key.

Step 3: Type the product key, without dashes.

Step 4: Select your region and language.

Step 5: After confirming, the Office 2019 download process will start automatically.

Step 6: After completing the installation process, restart your operating system. When finished, start one of the Office applications (Word, for example) and go to the ACCOUNT.

Step 7: verify that Office 2019 is installed and activated correctly.

Note: If Office prompts you to enter the license again you must select the first option and enter the license

After a few seconds you should have Office 2019 correctly installed and activated for life.

Option 2. Download Office 2019 directly from Microsoft servers

This is a good option if you do not want to link the license you purchased with your Microsoft account.

Step 1: Choose your language and click on the link to download the ISO/IMG file. The download process should start after clicking on the link.

Here is a list of official Microsoft links to download the Office 2019 Professional Plus ISO file.

Choose your language, click on the link to start the download and wait for the download to finish to mount the file. It may take 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your Internet speed.

IMPORTANT: If the download is constantly interrupted, we recommend:

• Select the link of the Office version you want to download and copy it.
• Open a window in incognito mode in your browser of choice.
• Paste the link in the browser address bar and press enter.

Step 2: Click on the downloaded file and open it.

Step 3: Select Setup and run the program to start the Office installation.

Step 4: After completing the installation process, restart your operating system. When finished, start one of the Office applications (Word, for example) and go to the ACCOUNT.

Step 7: verify that Office 2019 is installed and activated correctly.

Note: If Office prompts you to enter the license again you must select the first option and enter the license

After a few seconds you should have Office 2019 correctly installed and activated for life.

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The Multiple Activation Key “MAK” or Volume License “VL” is mostly used in companies that require the activation and licensing of Office or Windows due to its low cost. In this guide we will explain how to activate these licenses easily, quickly and securely.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the activation of the MAK key or Volume License be performed by the IT professional. Remember that an erroneous activation will cause the MAK key to be blocked.

What is a Multiple Activation Key “MAK”?

MAK keys are used to activate a specific number of devices. The count is preconfigured as an agreement between Microsoft and the purchasing company. Each time a device is activated using MAK, this is what happens:

• The connection is established with Microsoft’s own activation service.
• The key is verified, i.e., it is validated whether further copies can be activated using that key.
• If that is a yes, 1 is subtracted from the number of activations still available.

Note: If the computer is reinstalled or the hard disk is wiped the activation will be lost, the count is not returned or increased. This is especially useful for customers where reinstallation is infrequent and the machine remains as is for a long period of time.

How to activate Multiple Activation Key “MAK”?

1 . After receiving the license, follow the steps below. Download Office Deployment Tool.

1 . 1 . Run the self-extracting executable file, which contains the Office Deployment Tool executable (setup.exe) and the sample configuration XML files. It is recommended to create the folder where the files will be extracted on your computer desktop.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that the configuration of the XML file be performed by an IT professional to avoid blocking the license (we are not responsible if an erroneous activation is performed and the license is blocked).

2 . Configure XML file.

In the example image you can see the .XML file configured for the installation and activation of Office 2019 Professional Plus x64.

a. SourcePath: Where to download the Office installation files and where to install it from.

For example, \server share (a shared folder on your local network).

If you do not specify a source path when using the ODT to install Office, the ODT looks for the installation files in the folder where it is located. If it does not find the Office installation files there, it goes to the Office CDN to get the installation files.

b. OfficeClientEdition: which edition of Office 2019 to download or install.

For example, the 64-bit version. / Valid xml values are “32” and “64”.

All Office products on the computer must be of the same architecture. You cannot have both 32-bit and 64-bit Office products installed on the same computer.
We recommend 64-bit on computers with 4 gb or more of memory. However, you should consider application compatibility and other factors that may force you to use the 32-bit version.

c. Channel: The update channel from which to install and obtain updates.
Office uses the concept of update channels to determine which updates an installed version of Office receives.

d. Product ID: Download and install the version of Office you need.

f. Language ID: Which languages to download or install.

For example, English (en-us) and French (fr-fr).

You can install multiple languages at the same time you install Office 2019, or you can install them later.

g. AUTOACTIVE property (part of the Property element).
Optional. Default is 0 if not specified.

Since Microsoft 365 Apps is configured to activate automatically, you should not set this property for Microsoft 365 Apps products. For other products, you can set AUTOACTIVATE to 1 so that the product is automatically activated.

Allowed values:
Property Name=”AUTOACTIVATE” Value=”0″
Property Name=”AUTOACTIVATE” Value=”1″

h. Property FORCEAPPSHUTDOWN (part of the Property element)
Optional. Defaults to FALSE if not specified.

When set to TRUE, forces to close any application that is blocking the Office installation. Data loss may occur.

Allowed values:
Property Name=”FORCEAPPSHUTDOWN” Value=”FALSE”
Property Name=”FORCEAPPSHUTDOWN” Value=”TRUE”

i. Updates Enabled=”TRUE”: Office will check for updates.

j. RemoveMSI: If you want to remove previous versions of Office Windows Installer (MSI) before installing Office 2019.

We recommend that you uninstall any previous versions of Office before installing the volume licensed versions of Office 2019. To help you uninstall Office versions that use Windows Installer (MSI) as the installation technology, you can use the Office Deployment Tool and specify the RemoveMSI item in your configuration.xml file.

k. AcceptEULA attribute (part of Display element)
Optional. Defaults to FALSE if not specified.

If AcceptEULA is set to TRUE, the user does not see a Microsoft Software License Terms dialog box. If this attribute is set to FALSE or is not included, the user may see a Microsoft Software License Terms dialog box. We recommend that administrators set AcceptEULA to TRUE.

Allowed values:

AcceptEULA=”TRUE”
AcceptEULA=”FALSE”

At this moment you should have the folder (Office Setup) created on the desktop of your computer and inside this folder you should have two files:

1. The .XML file (configured correctly)
2. The executable Office application (Setup)

3 . Open CMD prompt from the Windows explorer window where the “OfficeSetup” folder is located (type CMD in address bar). Click in the address bar of where the OfficeSetup folder is located and type CMD, then hit enter.

4 . Type this in the cmd line: setup /download configuration.xml (The file will download in the background. You won’t notice any change until new line appears in CMD line.)

5. Now, type this in the cmd line whenever it finishes downloading: setup /configure configuration.xml (It will now begin to install. You do not need to enter the license key, as it is already in the XML file.)

Open the “Word” Office application and go to the “Account” section where you should see your product activated and ready to use.

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Are you trying to buy a Windows key or an Office key? It seems simple, but it is not. The reality is that you will find OEM (System Builder) licenses the “economic”, RETAIL licenses that are moderately expensive and the BINDABLE licenses that are the most expensive. So the question that arises is: What is the difference between these versions?

Differences between OEM, RETAIL and BINDABLE keys.

Before continuing, we must clarify that, in terms of functions, the three types of license are identical, that is, by installing an OEM version, a RETAIL version, or a BINDABLE version, your Windows or your Office works as the same way. But let’s get to know the differences a little more in detail.

Licenses are used for different purposes

The three types of license differ conceptually. The OEM license is intended for manufacturers of hardware integrators, who build PCs and then sell to third parties.

The RETAIL license and the BINDABLE license are intended for the general public.

OEM licenses (System Builder / OEM)

These licenses are used by equipment manufacturers (Original Equipment Manufacturers). They are used not only by large manufacturers such as IBM, Asus or Dell, but also by small integrators and computer stores, where we can buy computers with custom configurations. This type of license is linked to the PC where it is installed for the first time and forever. It cannot be used on another PC.

Cannot be used to upgrade the system: The OEM copy of Windows cannot be used to upgrade an older version of Windows. For example, upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 or from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. The license is designed for installation on new computers, which do not yet have an operating system.

RETAIL licenses

These are the standard consumer licenses for Windows or Office. They have been designed for normal computer users, who intend to purchase a license to upgrade their machine to a new version of Windows. This type of license allows the user to install Windows on any computer and even change it to another, but the same license can only be installed on a single computer at a time.

BINDABLE licenses

These licenses have all the features of the RETAIL version but additionally provides the option to bind the license to your Microsoft account which will allow you to perform unlimited reinstallations even on a different PC as long as there is only one active installation.

We hope this guide has been helpful to you in choosing the license that suits your needs. If you have questions write to us in the online chat or WhatsApp to be attended immediately by our support team. We are available 24/7!

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