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Issue/Question
Can I install office 365 locally on my College-owned computer?
Environment
Resolution
If you have Office 2016 currently installed, you will need to uninstall the office 2016 suite before installing Office 365 Local.
Method 1: Remove Office through Software Center
- Open Control Panel.
- Click on the Windows button in the bottom left corner of the screen to bring up the start menu.
- Type Software Center in the search box and hit enter.
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- Click Office 365 March 2023.
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Method 2: Remove Office through Control Panel
- Open Control Panel.
- Click on the Windows button in the bottom left corner of the screen to bring up the start menu.
- Type Control Panel in the search box and hit enter.
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- Select Uninstall a Program under the category view and Programs and Features under the icon view.
Category View |
Icon View |
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- Select Microsoft Office from the list of programs.
- Right-click and select the Uninstall option.
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- Click Uninstall, to verify the removal of the software.
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- Once it has completed you will get a confirmation page. Click Close.
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Install Microsoft Office 365 Local
- Close the Control Panel.
- Click on the Windows button in the bottom left corner of the screen to bring up the start menu.
- Type Software Center in the search box and hit enter.
![](https://service.macomb.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=495ced36-866e-4bfe-8bd8-596ce0edc225.jpg)
- Click Office 365 March 2023.
![](https://service.macomb.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=bf304554-f6ca-4b87-a342-87580e2fea58.png&beidInt=228)
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