How to upgrade from Microsoft Office to 365

John Licastro 0 Reputation points
2026-09-17T15:37:04.5266667+00:00

My Microsoft Office is no longer supported. How do I upgrade?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Windows
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  1. Stefan Blom 352.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-17T15:55:39.36+00:00

    Which version do you have now? Since you have Windows, there is usually no rush to update, as long as you are aware that you won't receive security updates for unsupported versions.

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    2026-09-17T15:37:28.1066667+00:00

    If this is a home Windows installation, the upgrade path is to move to a supported version:

    1. Choose the version to upgrade to
      • Recommended: Microsoft 365. This provides the latest Office apps, ongoing feature updates, security updates, and support.
      • Alternative: Office 2024 as a one-time purchase. This gets security updates and fixes during support, but not new features.
    2. If Microsoft 365 Family or Personal is already owned
      • No new Office purchase is needed.
      • Open an Office app and check for updates if the latest features are not showing.
      • If switching between subscriptions, such as Personal to Family, use the subscription switch process rather than reinstalling.
    3. If the current Office installation is the Microsoft Store version
      • Open Word or Excel.
      • Go to File > Account.
      • Under Product information, select About and check whether it says Microsoft Store or Click-to-Run.
      • If it says Microsoft Store, save documents and close Office apps first. Then run the Microsoft 365 installer. It automatically removes the Microsoft Store installation and reinstalls the supported Click-to-Run version.
    4. Before upgrading
      • Check that the PC meets the system requirements for the latest version of Office.
      • If there are important add-ins, macros, or complex Office files, verify they still work after the upgrade.
    5. Buy or install the upgrade

    If the unsupported product is an older Office version, it can usually still open files, but it no longer receives security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Upgrading to Microsoft 365 is the recommended option.

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