Activating Office 2013 Using CMD: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you experiencing issues with activating your Microsoft Office 2013? If so, this guide will walk you through the process of manually activating it using the Command-Line Interface (cmd.exe).

Starting Word in Safe Mode

To troubleshoot any problems with flickering or slowness, we recommend starting Word in Safe mode. To do this, hold down the Windows logo key while pressing R in the Run dialog box. Type 'winword /safe' and press Enter to start Word in Safe mode.

Running CMD as Administrator

If you still encounter issues after starting Word in Safe mode, you may need to run cmd.exe as administrator. To do this, right-click on the Command Prompt icon or shortcut and select 'Run as administrator.' Alternatively, enter 'cmd.exe' into the Run dialog box and press Enter while holding down the Shift key.

Performing KMS Activation

Once you have cmd.exe open with administrative rights, you can continue with manual KMS activation. To do this, type the following command: `cscript ospp.vbs /act ` (replace `` with your actual activation key).

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any errors during the activation process, there are a few common issues to look out for and troubleshoot. For example, error 0xC004F074 ('The Key Management Service (KMS) is unavailable') may be resolved by ensuring that your system clock is set correctly and that your time zone is configured properly.

Additionally, errors such as 0xC004F035 and 0xC004F059 may be caused by an issue with the BIOS. In some cases, the KMS activation may be prevented by the computer's BIOS, especially if it was originally acquired with an OEM operating system. If you are experiencing these issues, try updating your BIOS to resolve the problem.

Activating Office 2013 using cmd.exe requires a few simple steps and can help resolve any issues you may be encountering. By following this guide, you should be able to successfully activate your Microsoft Office 2013 software and get back to work.

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