In this article, we will explore how to activate Microsoft Office using the Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows 10. Activating Office is essential to unlock all its features and ensure its proper functionality. By using CMD, you can easily activate Office without the need for any additional software or tools. This method is particularly useful for system administrators or users who prefer command-line interfaces.

Examples:

1. Open Command Prompt: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.

2. Navigate to the Office installation directory: In the Command Prompt, use the "cd" command to navigate to the Office installation directory. For example, if Office is installed in the default location, you can use the following command:

   cd C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16

3. Activate Office using the provided product key: Once you are in the Office installation directory, use the "cscript" command with the "ospp.vbs" script to activate Office. Replace "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" with your valid product key.

   cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
   cscript ospp.vbs /act

4. Verify the activation status: To check if Office is successfully activated, use the following command:

   cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus