Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
Follow these steps to install Microsoft 365 on the Windows 11 laptop after buying it online (no product key needed):
- Open a browser on the HP laptop and go to the Microsoft account Services & subscriptions page: https://account.microsoft.com/services
- Sign in with the same Microsoft account that was used to purchase Microsoft 365 Premium (the one that received the order confirmation email).
- In Services & subscriptions, locate the Microsoft 365 subscription that matches the recent purchase.
- Select Install next to that subscription.
- When prompted, confirm the device and follow the on‑screen instructions. A setup file (installer) will download.
- Run the downloaded installer and let it complete. The wizard installs Office apps in the background; keep the PC powered on and connected to the internet.
- After installation, open an app such as Word or Excel. If prompted to activate, sign in with the same Microsoft account used in step 2 (do not enter a product key).
If the purchase was made as a digital download from Microsoft Store instead:
- Go to Order history: https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders and sign in if prompted.
- Find the Microsoft 365 order, select Install (or Product key/install if shown), and follow the instructions.
- Let the wizard finish installing Office in the background.
If a pre‑paid card was used and already redeemed:
- Go to Services & subscriptions: https://account.microsoft.com/services and sign in.
- Find the Microsoft 365 subscription and select Install.
- Complete the installation as above.
If any app still prompts for a product key, close that prompt and instead choose the option to Sign in and use the Microsoft account associated with the subscription.
References:
- Find and install your Microsoft downloads from Microsoft Store
- Using product keys with Microsoft 365
- Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac
- I have a subscription to Office 365 and want to install it on my new laptop - Microsoft Q&A
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