A: Only through Microsoft’s 30-day trial. After that, you need a license.

A: Office 2016 is perpetual (pay once) but lacks cloud features and security updates after October 2025 (extended support ends). Microsoft 365 is subscription-based but always updated.

Let’s assume you’ve bought a genuine product key. Here’s how to activate it correctly:

: Using these scripts for commercial use violates Microsoft's Licensing Agreement.

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus is a commercial product. Legitimate activation requires either: