Office 2013 Activator Error 25004 , even after uninstall , clean boot - reinstall

Anonymous
2013-02-20T04:47:54+00:00

Hello All ,

I have seen the article for http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2792178 and followed all steps , but still i get that error after 3-4 uninstalls and installs the key gets activated once but again on restart the computer the same product activation dialog is opened and it gives the error.

I am very frustrated please let me know what to do ?

Thanks,

Mohit Bhargava

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows

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Anonymous
2013-02-21T02:44:22+00:00

I suspect, but cannot prove, that article is flawed. In all previous versions of Office, simply doing an uninstall will NOT prevent this error. The only thing I know of to prevent the error is a complete re-install of WINDOWS.

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Anonymous
2013-02-21T04:11:59+00:00

I suspect, but cannot prove, that article is flawed. In all previous versions of Office, simply doing an uninstall will NOT prevent this error. The only thing I know of to prevent the error is a complete re-install of WINDOWS.

That's correct I did re-install of office 3-4 times .. even after having the original key. I was getting the same error.

and FINALLY !!! I had to re-install my WINDOWS

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-10-01T07:33:17+00:00

    I tried Article ID: 2792178 and it proved to be pretty useless till i came across your solution....Thank you very much!

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-09-23T22:57:14+00:00

    Umm...Do we need to delete Office15 from recycle bin

    How did it get there in the first place?

    Are you talking about the installer or the installed programs?

    If you don't need it, sure you might as well delete it an free up the space.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-09-23T11:01:22+00:00

    Umm...Do we need to delete Office15 from recycle bin

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