If you encounter “you can't make this change because the selection is locked†or “this modification is not allowed because the selection is lockedâ€, it is possible that you are using the trial version of Office or your Office trial has expired. In this case, you might need to activate your Office.
- Step 1: Open the Office program. Programs such as Word and Excel are pre-installed on a laptop with a year of free Office.
- Step 2: choose an account. An activation screen will appear.
- Step 3: Log in to Microsoft 365.
- Step 4: accept the conditions.
- Step 5: get started.
Enter a product key that matches the version and edition of Windows installed on your device or buy a new copy of Windows from the Microsoft Store. Make sure that you're connected to the internet and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating. If you're still having problems, try to activate Windows by phone.
Microsoft allows the users to open and view the supported documents in Office without activation, but editing is strictly not allowed.
However, you can just click the “I don't have a product key†link at the bottom of the window and Windows will allow you to continue the installation process. You may be asked to enter a product key later in the process, too–if you are, just look for a similar small link to skip that screen.
To stop the prompts for activation, make sure your Office uses volume licensing and then update the registry.
Office 365: Uninstalling Office and Deactivating Licenses
- Open the Start menu.
- Click Control Panel.
- Select Programs, or Programs and Features.
- Select Uninstall a program.
- Search for the Microsoft program you wish to uninstall and select it.
- Click Uninstall.
If Office is prompting you for a product key, you can sign in using the Microsoft account that you used to buy and download Office. Your product key isn't displayed online. If Office is prompting you for a product key, you can sign in using the Microsoft account that you used to buy and download Office.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Close the activation screen.
- On the Start menu, click Run.
- Type regedit, and then press Enter.
- Locate and select the following registry subkey:
- Right-click the OEM value, and then click File>Export.
- Save the subkey.
- After the subkey is backed up, click Edit>Delete.
Generally, if you bought a physical copy of Windows, the product key should be on a label or card inside the box that Windows came in. If Windows came preinstalled on your PC, the product key should appear on a sticker on your device. If you've lost or can't find the product key, contact the manufacturer.
How to: Fix Unlicensed Office 2013 Error
- Step 1: Make sure all Office programs are closed. This will ensure the script runs properly.
- Step 2: Open the Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Step 3: Navigate to the Office Installation folder %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15\
- Step 4: Run "cscript ospp.
Run Office as administrator
- Close all Office apps.
- Press the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen.
- Type an application name, like Word. The Word program icon appears in the search results.
- Right-click the Word icon, and select Run as administrator.
- Select Yes to allow Office to run as administrator.
To activate Windows 10, you need a digital license or a product key. If you're ready to activate, select Open Activation in Settings. Click Change product key to enter a Windows 10 product key. If Windows 10 was previously activated on your device, your copy of Windows 10 should be activated automatically.
When the document opens, go to the Review tab and find and click on the option that says Restrict Editing. You will now see the restrict editing pane on your screen. Find and click on the button that says Stop Protection to unlock selection in Word.
Product activation is the act of verifying protected electronic data and involves the required activation by the consumer shortly or directly after purchasing the software or service. Activation verifies licensure and protects the copyright of the owners of digital products while helping to combat piracy.
Go to Options (at the bottom of menu triggered by Office button) -> Add-Ins. Select COM Add-ins under Manage drop menu list, and click Go. Disable or remoev the OGAAdmin. Repeat above steps for each and every Office applications installed.
How to Resolve Unlicensed Product Activation Errors
- Step 1: Sign in to the right account.
- Step 2: Check for multiple copies of office.
- Step 3: Check the current status of Microsoft Office 365 subscription.
- Step 4: Activate office troubleshooter.
