If you need to remove your MS Office 2021 license from your computer, whether you’re upgrading to a new version, switching to a different user, or simply deactivating it for any reason, the process is straightforward. Below are step-by-step instructions to help you easily remove the license from your device:

Method 1: Using the Office Account Management Page

  1. Open a Microsoft Office 2021 Application
    Start by opening any MS Office 2021 application like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
  2. Sign In
    If you’re not signed in, go to the File menu and select Account. Sign in with the Microsoft account associated with your Microsoft Office 2021 license.
  3. Go to the Account Settings
    Under the Account section, you will see the Product Information area. Click on Manage Account to open the account settings page.
  4. Manage Subscriptions or Licenses
    On the Microsoft account portal, you can see all your active subscriptions and product licenses. Find your MS Office 2021 license and click on Deactivate or Remove. This will remove the license from your current device.
  5. Confirmation
    After completing the steps, you should see a confirmation that the license has been successfully removed. You may be asked to restart your Office apps for changes to take effect.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt (For Advanced Users)

For users comfortable with command-line tools, you can remove Microsoft Office 2021 license using the Command Prompt.

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
    Press Win + X, then select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
  2. Navigate to Office Installation Folder
    Type the following command to navigate to the folder where Office is installed (default path):

    cd \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16
  3. Remove License Using OSPP Command
    Now, use the Office Software Protection Platform (OSPP) tool to remove the license. Type the following command:

    cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus

    This will display the license status of your MS Office 2021 installation. To remove the license, type:

    cscript ospp.vbs /unpkey:<last 5 characters of the product key>

    After executing the command, the product key will be removed, and your Microsoft Office 2021 license will be deactivated.

  4. Restart Office Apps
    After performing these steps, restart your Office apps to complete the process.

Method 3: Using the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA)

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant tool is designed to help resolve issues with Microsoft Office 2021 installation and activation, including license removal.

  1. Download and Install SaRA
    Go to the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant page and download the tool.
  2. Run the Tool
    Launch the tool and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select Office Activation and choose the option to deactivate or remove the Microsoft Office 2021 license.
  3. Follow Instructions
    The tool will guide you through the steps to remove the license, and it will automatically fix any activation or licensing issues.
  4. Starten Sie Ihren Computer neu
    After SaRA completes the process, restart your computer to ensure the license is fully removed.

Method 4: Uninstalling Microsoft Office 2021 Completely

If you want to fully uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 along with the license, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings
    Go to Start > Settings > Apps and scroll down to find MS Office 2021.
  2. Uninstall
    Click on Microsoft Office 2021und wählen Sie Uninstall. Confirm any prompts to completely remove Office from your system.
  3. Reboot
    Restart your computer to finalize the uninstallation and license removal.

Abschließende Überlegungen

Removing your MS Office 2021 license is easy with several methods available depending on your comfort level with tools and settings. Whether you’re deactivating the software for a new installation or troubleshooting license issues, these steps should help you get Microsoft Office 2021 off your system quickly and efficiently. Make sure to keep track of your Microsoft account credentials to easily reinstall or reactivate Microsoft Office in the future.