If you are facing “Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product” error while trying to open Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016 applications on Windows 10/8.1/8/7 device, then you are in right place.

Here, we are discussing about this issue in details and providing some recommended procedures/methods to fix. Let’s starts the discussion.

What is “Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product” Error?

It is common error that is categorised as Microsoft License issue. This error is usually appear with Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 on Windows versions including Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 OS based devices. This error occurs if any user has previously run the program compatibility wizard for a program associated with Microsoft office Package and also set the option to easily run the program in the compatibility mode.

Many users have already reported about this error on various online platforms including Microsoft official online forum site and other popular platforms, and asked for the solution. One user reported that “I have been running Microsoft Office 2013 in virtual machine on my computer for over a year, but suddenly the other day when I tried to open MS Word, I got the Error Message”. Let’s take have a look at error message.

“Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product. You should Repair Office Program by using Control Panel”

Reasons behind this error:

• Microsoft Office applications are running in Compatibility Mode for a different operating System
• Viruses or malware attack can cause several damages in your computer like this problem
• This error might occur due to the service “sppsvc.exe” unable to execute and run successfully on your computer
• It is might possible to get this error due to pirated Microsoft Office products

[Tips & Tricks] How to Fix Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product Error?

Procedure 1: Disable Compatibility Mode

Step 1: Open “This PC”, “My Computer”, “Computer”

Step 2: Navigate to the main installation folder of Microsoft Office and search for executable of Office program that you want to use

Step 3: Right-click on it and select “Properties”

Step 4: Click on “Compatibility” tab and uncheck the “Run this program in compatibility mode for” checkbox

Step 5: Finally, click on “Apply” and “OK” to save the changes.

Step 6: Restart Office application and check if the problem is resolved.

Procedure 2: Restart Software Protection Service

 Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “services.msc” and hit “Ok” button

Step 2: Locate “Software protection” in the list

Step 3: Right-click on it and select “Properties”

Step 4: Click on “Start” button under “Service Status” section

Step 5: Make sure you have an active internet connection. Close all the open Windows and try opening the Office application again.

Procedure 3: Change the ownership of “sppsvc.exe” process using “Registry Editor”

 

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” keys together from keyboard to open “Run Dialog Box”

Step 2: In the opened “Run Dialog Box”, type “regedit” and hit “Ok” button

Step 3: In the opened “Registry Editor” window, navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform”

Step 4:  Right-click key and select “Permissions”

Step 5: Select “sppsvc” from list and check the “Full Control” checkbox

Step 6: Finally, click on “Apply” and “Ok” to save the changes

Step 7: Restart your computer and please check if the trouble is resolved

Procedure 4: Start “sppsvc” process using “Registry Editor”

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboards and type “regedit” and then hit “Enter” key

Step 2: In then opened “Registry Editor” window, navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sppsvc”

Step 3: In the right pane, find the key “DelayedAutoStart” and double-click on it

Step 4: Set its value from ‘1’ to ‘0’ and hit “OK” button to save the changes

Step 5: After that, find the key “Start” and double-click on it

Step 6: Change its value to ‘2’ and hit “Ok” button to save the changes

Step 7: Similarly, find “Type” key and set its value to ‘20’ and hit “Ok” button

Step 8: After applying all these changes, restart your computer and please check if the trouble is resolved.

Procedure 5: Update Microsoft Office

Step 1: Press “Windows + X” keys together from keyboard and select “Apps and Features”

Step 2: In the opened Window, Find “Office” in list of programs

Step 3: Click on it and then click on “Modify”

Step 4: Let the setup run and click on “Repair” option

Step 5: Click on “Online Repair” and in the confirmation dialog box, click on “Repair” again

Step 6: This process will update your Office. Once done, restart your computer and please check if the problem is resolved.

Procedure 6: Check for Windows update

Step 1: Press “Windows + I” keys together from keyboard to open “Settings” App

Step 2: Now, go to “Update & Security > Windows Update”

Step 3: Click on “Check for updates” under “Windows update” section

Step 4: This process will automatically download/install the available Windows update. Once updated, restart your PC and check if the Microsoft License Issue is resolved.

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Conclusion

I am sure this article helped you to “Fix Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product” with several easy methods/procedures. You can choose/follow either one or all procedures to fix this issue.

If you are unable to fix Microsoft Office cannot verify the license for this product Error problem with the solutions mentioned above, then it might possible that your System has infected with malware or viruses. According to security researchers, malware or viruses cause several damages in your computer.

In this case, you can scan your computer with powerful antivirus software that has the ability to delete all types of malware or viruses from System.

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