MAK activation involves contacting Microsoft servers directly. This is common for remote machines not connected to the corporate domain.
Step 1: Install the Product Key
Replace <MAK_Key> with the 25-character volume license key provided by your organization.
cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:<MAK_Key>
Step 2: Activate the Product This command sends the key to Microsoft for validation.
cscript ospp.vbs /act
Office 15 installs its licensing tools in a specific version folder. You need to point CMD to that location. activar office 15 cmd top
For 32-bit Office on 64-bit Windows:
cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15"
For 32-bit Office on 32-bit Windows (or 64-bit Office on 64-bit Windows):
cd "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15"
Microsoft Office 2013 (codenamed Office 15) utilizes the Office Software Protection Platform (OSPP) for license management. Unlike retail versions which typically activate via a graphical user interface (GUI) connection to Microsoft servers, Volume License versions—often used in enterprise environments—can be managed via the command line. This provides administrators with the ability to automate activation scripts, troubleshoot licensing errors, and manage Key Management Service (KMS) client settings without user interaction. Step 2: Activate the Product This command sends
This is the most common method for Office 15 VL (Volume License) editions.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Step 2: Navigate to Office 15 Installation Folder Office 15 installs its licensing tools in a
Step 3: Check Current License Status
cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus
Step 4: Install Your Product Key
Step 5: Activate
cscript ospp.vbs /act
To execute the commands detailed in this paper, the following conditions must be met: