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When I try to activate Office after I upgraded to Windows 10 I receive this error: We are sorry ,something went wrong and we can't do this for you right now. please try again later (0X8004FC12). How can I get past this?
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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Hello,
Please try the steps in this article: Office error code 0x8004FC12 "We’re sorry, something went wrong" error when activating Office
The 3rd solution worked for me.
Thank you
after upgrading to windows 10 I have had nothing but problems my number pad doesn't work my mouse pad quit working and now I cant even do my homework because office wont work I have tried uninstalling fixing the program in the control panel and even re installed windows 10. if this problem is not fixed by Monday night I will be permanently switching to open office and this will be the last time I run a windows product or operating system this had been going on for weeks and is completely un acceptable
Try the 3rd option. The 3rd option-fix has worked for 90% of everyone who has been having the same problem. Worked for me.
Nicholas W,
I have had the exasperating 3 days trying to get past this error code. For me, #3 was the lucky charm. I want to thank you for posting this fix. Thank you Thank you Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your scholarship in this area of knowledge. I can finally get some things done. You made it to #1 on my Daily Top 10 Things That Were Great Today!
Much, MUCH appreciation and thanks,
Cheryl