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0x0 Error After Mac Update July 14th, 2026

I’m unable to activate Word or Excel on my Mac. Every time I sign in, I receive: “Unknown Error. An unknown error has occurred. The error code is: 0x0.” My Microsoft 365 Personal subscription is active, and the same account works normally on a different…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T16:05:13.9566667+00:00
CDR1234 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T15:27:14.6166667+00:00
Barbara Stowe 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Problems activating Microsoft 365 apps on new 24" iMac – they were activated, but now it's asking me to activate again but won't do it when I try

Hi. I have a new 24" iMac, and I use Microsoft 365 for Mac. I had already activated Outlook and Word, but today it asked me to activate them again, and when I tried to log in to Microsoft, it said 'An unknown error has occurred 0x0". I could…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T08:41:53.49+00:00
Tricia D 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T14:48:21.7433333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 173.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Why can't I make changes to Word documents on my Mac?

Why is it that I always have issues with Microsoft applications? Every other company - want to use the product you've paid for on another device, no problem. Just sign in. But with MS. oh no. You've got to sign in a thousand times to get to the point…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-06-01T10:24:26.2733333+00:00
Alex 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T14:05:24.6+00:00
Chris Crozier 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I require an older version of word, excel and powerpoint

my microsoft word 365 does not work and as a result I cannot amend any documents I need to download an older version for my Mac

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T12:55:48.5566667+00:00
David Bona 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T13:31:12.73+00:00
DaveM121 903.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Wrong O.S. on computer

My Mac will not run the Office package I just purchased (wrong O.S.), can I get a refund?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-15T10:49:14.1466667+00:00
Tracey Williams 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-16T13:30:58.43+00:00
Tracey Williams 20 Reputation points
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I cant use Office 365 on my Mac computer

I have a 2017 Imac i5 and i received an email stating that any system with Mac OS 12 and above can run the new Office. The day has come yesterday and i can now not use anything Outlook, Word, Excel etc. Microsoft is now saying that i need to be on the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-15T20:19:06.8366667+00:00
George Patsiouras 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T11:45:06.8866667+00:00
EmilyS726 248.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I can't log it

i have tried resetting my password multiple times. I have MacOS

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T10:56:04.58+00:00
Deb Leach 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T11:29:40.5433333+00:00
DaveM121 903.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Office for Mac OS Big Sur version 11.7.11

My mother has a Mac laptop - macOS Big Sur version 11.7.11. She is one of the family members on our Microsoft office account. Word stopped working a few days ago. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling a version that says it will work on Big Sur but…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T10:33:28.4533333+00:00
Jessie Teggin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T11:07:00.78+00:00
DaveM121 903.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac – Activation failure after macOS 26.5.2 update (Error 0x0)

Dear Microsoft Support, I need assistance with an Office activation issue that started immediately after updating my Mac to macOS 26.5.2 (Build 25F84). Product Information Product: Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac (Perpetual License) Microsoft…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T08:07:17.86+00:00
Raajiesh 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T11:03:12.8+00:00
Raajiesh 10 Reputation points
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paid for 365 subscription but not activated

I have an active microsoft 365 personal subscription until november 2028. my mac is a mac pro 13-inch (2017, two thunderbolt 3 ports) running macOS ventura 13.7.8 which is the latest macOS supported by my model. word says "licence not…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T09:29:19.7733333+00:00
Uche Balogun 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T10:05:34.1+00:00
Gunasekar N 72,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot install Microsoft 365 on my Mac with Ventural 13.7.6 OS

I purchased a subscription to Microsoft 365 because the chatbot said it was compatible with Ventura 13.7.6. However, when I tried to install the application, I got the error message: "This software requires macOS version 14.0 or later." What…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T07:23:57.0166667+00:00
May-lee Chai 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T08:04:41.16+00:00
DaveM121 903.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can't activate MS Office for macOS after migrating to larger SSD on MacBook Pro

I have a 15" 2011 MacBook Pro, albeit older, it has a new battery and new SSD, so it is still quite functional for my needs. MS Office lost activation at some point during the transition to a larger capacity SSD, but otherwise all other software and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-11T17:32:22.0166667+00:00
Warren Gawve 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-07-16T07:06:06.7766667+00:00
Ian-T 7,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Trying to activate my excel and continue getting error message /hitting roadblocks

I have a student version from 2021. on a 2015 macbook pro running Big Sur - had this issue last week and it activated fine. It will not activate from the app (get error ms "an Unknown error has occurred - the error code is :0x0") Tried from…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-13T20:17:13.35+00:00
Martin Lane 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T06:40:01.5133333+00:00
Kai-H 21,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Adding Claude AI Add-ins to Microsoft 365 Family

I have tried several ways to install the Claude AI Add-ins for Microsoft 365 Family. Given everything you've tried, I don't think this is a problem with your Mac, browser, or Microsoft account settings. From your screenshot: The AppSource form loads…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-13T15:29:12.9+00:00
Mark Garman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T06:38:20.75+00:00
Kai-H 21,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Office 2019 Lost Authentication And Just Gets An Error Trying to Re-Authenticate

I have office 2019 for MAC and it was working perfectly. Recently it lost authentication and gets an error when trying to authenticate. It's almost like Microsoft has intentionally made a change to create a forced obsolete product.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T05:53:25.5233333+00:00
Duncan Harrison 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T06:34:27.4866667+00:00
Kai-H 21,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Office Mac 2019

Dear Support Team, I have two Microsoft 2019 Mac Home business licenses that were legally purchased and are linked to my Microsoft account. However, I can no longer use them. The installer file…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T08:13:07.9566667+00:00
u n 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T06:19:50.4033333+00:00
Kai-H 21,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Can't activate my Home 2019 in Mac

I can't activate my Home 2019 office in my mac, showing an unknown error code 0x0

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-16T03:13:59.11+00:00
Susanta 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T03:52:01.6066667+00:00
Gunasekar N 72,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I have a macbook Pro with 20 GB free space, OS 15 installed and keep getting an error when trying to Update M365 on computer

I tried installing latest AutoUpdator, and still nothing. M365 wont let me use anything until I update. I rely on this for all my work. Any suggestions appreciated.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-15T15:12:34.19+00:00
William Mullin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T03:02:12.3066667+00:00
William Mullin 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to update my Microsoft 365 on my iMac

I am not very good at techie stuff, I purchased Microsoft 365 but don't know if it is updated on my Apple iMac. I need someone to call me and help walk me through the steps to use my Microsoft 365 programs. Please call me at-removed- I follow…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-15T21:20:07.6166667+00:00
julia stanley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-16T02:01:52.07+00:00
Norah-L 7,590 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Activate and Sign-in issue

I already redeemed the Office 2019 product key on August 28, 2025 (320 days ago). And now I cannot use any Office product on my Mac. I couldn't sign in to 'activate' as '_@gmail.com' My product key is '____'. Please check and let me know how I can do it.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-07-14T03:57:57.5266667+00:00
Alice Lee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T00:09:00.89+00:00
Xavier-D 9,800 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator