Error code 29 when starting O365

Anonymous
2023-12-05T02:59:44+00:00

I get this message every time I start Word or Excel and enter my valid email account name:

Apps show correct account when I acknowledge and enter program.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T07:23:56+00:00

    !!! IT DOES WORK !!!

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    • closed all the Office 365 applications
    • deleted directories C:\Users{username}\AppData\Local\Microsoft\IdentityCache C:\Users{username}\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneAuth

    and, ... miracle!

    my Office 365 account is once more active

    • no more error 29 Couldn't update license You can continue using Microsoft 365 and try again. if issues persist, please contact Microsoft support. Error Code: 29
    • no more Account Error Account Error There are problems with your account. To fix them, please sign in again. Fix me
    • no more infinite loops triyng to sign-in in Outlook
    • no more useless Microsoft Support assistant / Fixing tools

    I hope it will continue working ...

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-22T08:58:16+00:00

    Thank you for sharing. This is another troubleshooting option that may solve problems related to error 29 or the “Microsoft 365 account error”. If someone cannot find the directories, they could also be hidden here: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft

    Use your own username for “username”.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-21T13:25:56+00:00

    Out of nowhere, I encountered error 29. My 365 subscription was paid in full and had previously worked flawlessly.

    After several hours of frustration trying to fix the issue myself, I called Microsoft support, who had me delete these two directories:

    %localdata%\Microsoft\IdentityCache

    %localdata%\Microsoft\OneAuth

    After that, I was able to login into 365 apps without any license issues. Error 29 was gone. FYI, the two directories I deleted where re-generated after successfully logging into Word or Excel.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T14:29:29+00:00

    would be helpful if I could get my license key. My Office 365 is a subscription service, so I can't see a license key.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T11:32:16+00:00

    I renewed the subscription to Microsoft 365, but even though I paid and the charge was made, I get a code that says 29 on both devices שמג a request to pay again on 1 of the two devices. Please solve the problem. Thanks,Tzach

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