How to Fix Product Activation Failed Microsoft Word

[@marclevidacanay2961]

I found the file at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16. Solved the problem. This video is short but really informative and it works! Deserves a LIKE. Thank you!

[@kesharishrestha7530]

Thank you so much. I was not able to find as in video but I followed your steps and found it.

[@navjeetkaur1426]

But i do not find this..the folder is empty..please tell if anybody know

[@allangabrielazaula6458]

Thank you so much....I also not able.to find it...but thankfully because of you it's ok now🙂

[@priyabratajena1999]

I found the application according to your comment but it's still not working.

[@bullseye3054]

@@navjeetkaur1426 i was struggling but i found mine in program files/ mc office?/ office 16

[@ventibarsitobas7578]

I was crying for 3 hours because I have tried so many methods to try to activate the product, but this simple one solved the problem. Thank you so much, man!

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks bro

[@chandrasekhars8484]

I found it Local Disk (C)>Program Files(86x)>Microsoft Office>Office 16>OSPPREARM, and run it....resolved. Thank you Mr. Sourav

[@annegomez5881]

this worked for me thanks

[@MihaiLOVE18]

Bro, 3 years for this video, but still helpful. All the time problem arises, I watch it. Thank you so much

[@curasvitas0731]

I was panicking when my MS Word and Excel did not work because of this Product Activation Failed situation. I found this as the first video when I Googled for a solution and it works!! Thanks, Ultimate Dot! You are a life saver!!

[@arunajawade5999]

Ditto

[@VirtualAnus]

There's no such thing as PC problems if you ask a guy with this accent. I love you maaan! Such a big help. Happy new year!

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks. Happy new year 😊

[@aritra7258]

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much. For those who can't find the file, it might be under your program files>Microsoft Office>Office16 folder

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks for that!

[@clarencetrinidad2184]

thanks man.

[@maliha_abroad]

THANKS A LOT!

[@izumi8308]

THANK YOU!!!

[@jojoera2648]

Thanks

[@BBFaith-Channel]

I had battled this problem for months only to find the simple fix here. Thanks for this. After months of nightmares, I can now finally rest. It worked like a charm

[@ImanOwais-l9j]

OMGGGGGGGGG!!!!! IT WORKS!!! and for those whose folder is empty. You guys can check office folder!!!!
thank you so so so muchhhh

[@jeongjamal2272]

i didn't manage to do it at first but after digging around i found the file and now the application finally runs smoothly. thank you so muchhh it workss

[@motitmgmhz]

This really worked. Thanx...
i found OPPREARM in Locak Disk C, program file, Microsoft office, office16 and u will find it. THANK ME LATER.

[@stefanoluzi2430]

thanks !!!!

[@UltimateDot]

If this video solves your problem.
For that, don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel

[@hakim.2663]

thanks very much

[@ankitshaw5081]

I can't find it OSPPREARM

[@marls6358]

My computer cant find OPPREARM😭😭 HELP MEE

[@krishgunjikar1745]

I was crying for 2 hours because I have my exam next week and I have tried so many methods to try to activate the product, but this simple one solved the problem. Thank you so much, maaaaaaaaaannn!LOVE YOU!!!!!

[@nickiiimartinez1946]

I am still crying because I dont have that OSPPREARM. CRYING SCREAMING SHOUTING SHARTING IJBOLING

[@UltimateDot]

All the best for exam

[@krishgunjikar1745]

@@UltimateDot Thank You Sir

[@vashdimzon4174]

Many tutorial videos I watch 5 to 15mins. But they are not working and hard to follow,.,. BUT your video man,.. 2mins. It's work

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks

[@TheMyVersion]

Its 2024 and it still works!!!!!

[@UltimateDot]

You're welcome!

[@khizerkhan4015]

Thanks a lot buddy. I found the file at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16. Solved the problem. short and concise. Love it

[@Mrseevee13]

Thankyou so much for this comment....

[@rosemariecabada771]

how it dosnt work to my laptop :

[@nadiakhan8978]

Doesn't work for me 😢

[@tanvirahmed167]

those who couldn't find the desire file, go to program file(x86) instead program files, then follow the same directions. This worked for me

[@arifsakib2475]

thanks bro

[@amirhamja1735]

Thanks man, that worked for me 😍

[@rudrapalav2026]

Bro you can never imagine how thankful I am for this video. Damn, get this man an Award.

[@cathycristsolis867]

Kanai?

[@mohammadzain2047]

Brother, Its 2024 but still Its worked. I am really thankful ❤

[@biswanathghosh7531]

Thanks it worked. I found the OSPPREARM file in C-> Program Files-> Microsoft Office-> Microsoft Office 16-> OSPPREARM

[@nigarkarimli2254]

Thank you😍 it helps me a lot

[@kartikeysoni5211]

Thnx

[@writtendream2366]

Short, Informative, and no BS. You saved us from the trouble of having to visit dodgy sites to fix the problem, and for that, Thank You!

[@i_cxndy0714]

Hey. What's the name of the file?

[@gingerlangto]

@@i_cxndy0714 i dont have office software😢

[@gingerlangto]

why?

[@arunamaharjan2518]

this file is empty

[@faridahmadzai7701]

look it in office folder

[@MohammedGedo-ol7vr]

The hero of my computer problems always has to be Indian, thanks bro 👌👌

[@-luneandstars9081]

omygod thank youuuuu. I listen to your video and pause while doing your command, so when i can't open it at first i was so disappointed. thank god i decided to continue listening to you and i was so shocked that it's sooo easyy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, it worked!

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks

[@quillythelegend9077]

i opened the software protection but it says folder is empty

[@YousafGamerz615]

Same issue is here with me

[@T3mit4yo]

@@YousafGamerz615go to program files, go to Microsoft office, then to office 16, then you’ll see OSPPREARM, run as administrator 3 times

[@nadiakhan8978]

Same issue

[@knowbetter3181]

Same here

[@xiaoreirei]

same issue

[@tatianamerino1263]

It was very helpful once, I did it but after a couple months the activation failure popped up again. And I tried to do the same but it doesn't work. Any ideas why or what can I do? Thanks in advance!

[@UltimateDot]

Glad it helped

[@lakshyajeetvirdi4186]

I am in the same situation right now. Were you able to fix it?

[@smartysharma7894]

I am also in the same situation now :-(

[@humongousdicloxacillin]

same helppppp

[@kaede8171]

@@humongousdicloxacillin same helpppp

[@amanikamarudin4724]

I've already run the OSPREARM as the administrator, but my microsoft still has 'produc activation failed'on it

[@asimmahmood6820]

Yeah same

[@windylabasula6394]

Same here 🥺

[@bozzpepz9930]

same here

[@MarofAhamad-i9l]

Same

[@farrukhrafiq-dk3ru]

wow..
found the file in c/program files/microsoft office/office 16 though, but it has actually worked 🎉🎉🎉 thanks alot bro

[@nisarmalik7038]

I found this file at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15, thanks for sharing such a precise and clear method

[@UltimateDot]

Glad it helped!

[@fatimaamjad-n4y]

I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the amazing video you created on fixing issues with MS Word. Your clear and concise instructions helped me solve a problem I had been struggling with for a while, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your expertise.
Your video was easy to follow and understand, and I appreciated the step-by-step approach you took in explaining the solution. Your efforts have saved me a lot of time and frustration, and I feel much more confident using MS Word now. Once again, thank you so much for your helpful video. Your dedication to sharing your knowledge with others is truly appreciated, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who has benefited from your expertise.

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks❤

[@arghya159]

It's not a permanent solution

[@guleenhaider868]

Exactly 😢

[@ilaiahali4902]

Yes

[@qamarkhan9682]

Exactly

[@k.s.mathulan3018]

Any method

[@airamariedimas6747]

It works, but I just searched the OSPPREARM in the search bar in this pc because I dont have local disk. Thanks for this video.

[@UltimateDot]

Enjoy it

[@sharpfishwanmillion]

Still working in Jan 2023. Thanks dude! Took me a while to find the folder but we got there in the end! : )

[@UltimateDot]

Glad I could help!

[@soumakun8524]

bro you my life saver. If someone can't find it try this method like in comments.
Local Disk (C) > Program Files > Microsoft Offices > Office16

[@sizzrizz6074]

THIS IS THE EASIEST AND THE SIMPLEST METHOD THAT WORKED FOR ME!!
Thank you !!

[@UltimateDot]

Yes it's is... 😊

[@Yvonne_Chege]

For Ms. Word 2013, Try Try program files x86> Microsoft office>office16> OSPPREARM. It has worked for me!

[@ML.ArtificialIntelligence]

thanks

[@Yvonne_Chege]

@@ML.ArtificialIntelligence Welcome!

[@minaripenguin9835]

what should i do if my OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform folder is empty?

[@johnrusselcabansag3591]

I used this once it worked but the product activation failed came back and the past steps doesnt work anymore I need help.

[@bhavikjain1077]

same here, if you get any solution can you tell me...

[@user-zt4qr7mz4f]

same ...

[@logeswarianandan2588]

yes me too

[@MarofAhamad-i9l]

Same. Have you gotten any solutions?

[@dhnmrk9282]

I've tried this one today (March 16,2022) and this is the one worked in my laptop.

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks

[@desiderialegatria4031]

Hello thank you for your help I tried o open the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16 I found the OPSRearm and my problem is solve you deserve many likes

[@marianerufino1298]

This short video really help me 🥰 I found the file in Program Files (x86)/Common files/Microsoft shared/OFFICE 16 ✨

[@ziabrey766]

I have office 16 what did you run for administrator?

[@stratoslek2330]

The folder OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform shared is empty, so the file ospprearm is missing... What can I do?

[@tolulopeawoyemi7813]

Same here! How did you eventually do it??

[@naveenakumari2206]

Same here😭😭

[@mairadevile9455]

i try to watch many videos but this really works wif me.. Thank u

[@saiah7901]

can't thank you enoughh. omggg!! My OSPPREARM file is located in Local Disk (C) > Program Files > Microsoft Office > Office16

[@muktarhossen7608]

I dont have local disk, and i dont found OSPPREARM in my laptop?
so what can i do now, plz help 😥

[@nahid4807]

Thanks man. I was trying to get it solved for so long but your solution worked in an instant.

[@emilenesantiago]

what to do if my folder is empty?

[@malik2166]

same

[@jeanjeangutierrez204]

Same

[@mixtube3434]

​@@jeanjeangutierrez204hello,did u find any solution?

[@3dris705]

Any solution yet?

[@natb9919]

There's no dislike button anymore so it's hard to tell if this works but it really does! I also found the folder where the top comment said it was. Thank you!

[@shivamgulati5320]

Wow, it worked. Found it in a different folder though (MS OFFICE 16)
Thank you so much brother

[@UltimateDot]

Enjoy

[@shivamgulati5320]

@@UltimateDot Does this work only once? After 30 days it is again showing activation failed

[@kartikkakkar9410]

this worked only for one time! After some time this issue appeared again and this method didn't work

[@kartikkakkar9410]

Any solutions!

[@marianerufino1298]

how to fix it?

[@akaliahshaharudin613]

hi, i've tried this tutorial to activate my office 16 few times before. However, it is not working this time. May i know why is that so? Thank you.

[@kaelyn1]

same here

[@marianerufino1298]

same. how to fix it?

[@kaede8171]

helppppp

[@MarofAhamad-i9l]

Same. Have you found any solutions? if you have then I badly need help.

[@rajatmohan22]

@@MarofAhamad-i9l For the second time, you need to run it locally on the drive itself. It works forever

[@meluchan7406]

sir i dont have the office software protection platform so what to do :(

[@mia690]

This PC/ Local Disk (C)/ Program Files/ Microsoft Office/ Office 16/ OSPREARM
Plz try this. I got same issue and found this effective pattern in other comments under this video.
Hope this helps you🤗

[@cha2237]

THANK YOU FOR THIS REALLY! I WAS ABOUT TO CRY BC I CAN'T EDIT MY WORD, EXCEL AND PPT BC OF THIS PROBLEM 😭 THANK YOU THANK YOUUU! :>

[@cristinapainganconsalan9061]

Thanks Bro-it helps me unlock my MS word. Though it's not English ,everything is understandable its clear as water. Thank you

[@tanvirahmedsarker12]

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16\OSPPREARM
Run the OSPPREARM file as administrator 3-4 times. Close the MS Word if it's open. Then again open it. Thank me later.

[@Guptasir1993]

There is folder but it is empty C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform

[@ennaesorkrap7857]

Try program files x86> Microsoft office>office16

[@sindhureddynalluri589]

@@ennaesorkrap7857 what should i do after office 16 ..can u plz help me with this

[@ennaesorkrap7857]

@@sindhureddynalluri589 click office 16, and then there is app named OSPREARM or sumn like that, click right and "run as administrator" then click yes. Wait. Try to open the ms word again, hope it work

[@raavananmahesh]

sindhureddy nalluri freesearch OSPPREARM . Things get sort out

[@UltimateDot]

@@ennaesorkrap7857 yes..
If this video solves your problem.
For that, don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel

[@bhagyashreemore9793]

My office software protection platform file is empty please help

[@UltimateDot]

Try program files x86> Microsoft office>office16

[@Luka-pd6om]

@@UltimateDot I DID IT , THANKS, EXACTLY BY THAT

[@zvezdales]

OH MY GOD!!! I couldnt be more happier than this! Thank you so much this is so helpful!

[@nexsenseresearch594]

Easy and simple to follow. However, OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform folder is empty, what should I do?

[@bobbybrown6646]

anyone???? me too

[@foronesromeljames2428]

my software protection folder is empy :( plss help why its empty

[@VivekSingh-xe5jy]

Bro if you find the solution then please help me too..

[@marls6358]

Ako rin po

[@Akiraa-qs5nm]

@@marls6358 haha ako rin po

[@ghiancarrasco8990]

Go to Program files >Microsoft office> office16> OSPPEARM
dyan niyo po gawin ung run administrator, gumana sakin baka po makatulong sainyo

[@abbynunez4144]

@@ghiancarrasco8990 thankyou Ghian!!

[@BhavyaKatiyar]

I couldn't find the file which was to run at admisnistrator then I searched directly and tried to rum it 4 times and viola it works

[@farahnazsaleh1261]

My folder of officesoftwareprotectionplatform is empty !!

[@crichellejaylopez5461]

Same huhu

[@kereenpantua9177]

same

[@arvingregorio6290]

same :(

[@Sapphire_newtoyou]

dear sir after applying tthis method it worked just for 1 week

[@UltimateDot]

Working

[@aztecgaming9178]

thank you very much man! I have a project due today and I could not type on word until i found this video!

[@dracog0322]

I did NOT expect this to work. Thank you so much!!

[@UltimateDot]

Glad it helped!

[@ricardo-eloysipesol2216]

Everyone is thanking you. But I can’t even do the same cuz my folder is empty and I can’t do the last part🥺 are they any other ways!?😢

[@prince8594]

same here, My folder is also empty

[@grownnn6016]

Mine too

[@yummyfoodcity2807]

Mine too

[@mdsoumikreza5661]

Mine also 😅

[@jay_amm01]

Same

[@clover2110]

My OpenSoftwareProtectionFlatform was empty tho ))): how can i fix it pls reply

[@mia690]

This PC/ Local Disk (C)/ Program Files/ Microsoft Office/ Office 16/ OSPREARM
I got same issue and found this effective pattern in other comments under this video.
Hope this helps you🤗

[@alcmenekatelintag6351]

YOU SAVED ME FROM COLLEGE THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@junaidahmedkhan1574]

Will this technique work on office 2010, 2013, 2016 and later versions too?

[@princy418]

On my computer, there is a program files folder and a folder with program files (x86). This DLL was found in the program files (x86) folder. It really worked. Thanks, sir. Can you explain how that was fixed?

[@TonyJaner]

Thank you so much! It works even though I found mine in the Microsoft Office file instead of Common Files. But it's now fixed 👍

[@sulambydhia6039]

Thank you sm for this!^ Finally I found the OSPPREARM

[@raffybellezas5605]

I've had this problem months ago and this technique fixed it. But now, it's back again and this technique won't work anymore for me. please help

[@kem965]

Exactly

[@diveneshrraujegajeew4692]

Exactly

[@Grace-wt5zm]

Same here 😢

[@MarofAhamad-i9l]

Same. Have you found any solutions?

[@thetec4825]

thank you so so much Ultimate Dot! you saved my day. Keep up the great work and continue helping people

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks jose

[@vashdimzon4174]

So many videos/tutorial I watch but they are not working,,..BUT this... Man I'm very very happy that you helped me.... It's working man,.. awesome 😎 very easy tutorial it's really really helped me.. that bless you man,.. I am your new subscribers,..

[@floraburnet]

thank you so much, for those who can't find this in the video, i do the same, but I found the file at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16. really Solved the problem.

[@UltimateDot]

welcome

[@tribenidas2252]

Sir how many time i need to do this...i hv done this 3-4 times but still its showing as "product activation failed"

[@jamesfugata256]

Now i can continue my research, thankyou!!

[@KLINIKHASMAHSB]

Short, simple and sweet. And it works! Million thanks to you! :)

[@UltimateDot]

Enjoy

[@Nkemuwaje]

Thank you so much!!
Found the file in program file>Microsoft office>office 16

[@irinacirstea5353]

Hi, I am really concerned about a detail...I have been working on a document for a long time and I need to know if I apply this, will it affect or delete my document or any document in word?

[@sahilsharma5670]

Thank you so much brother

[@UltimateDot]

Welcome

[@dheeraj217]

for MS office 2016, 64 bit OSPPREARM.EXE file is in this path - C-programfiles-Microsoft Office - Office 16

[@shagishnak7358]

Wat to do when OSPPREARM is not seen and in officesoftwareprotectionplatform

[@UltimateDot]

Try program files x86> Microsoft office>office16

[@urvashisatra985]

@@UltimateDot i cant find in this too

[@naomimusasa811]

@@UltimateDot me too i cant find it

[@naomimusasa811]

it okay for me it working now, I just pray while following the steps, and everything works

[@maricrisarre8363]

Same question

[@prajwalrbhat2014]

bro...you are god... i had to submit my report today evening and my laptop broke down... i tried to edit things in my pc and it wouldnt let me... i was so worried....

[@Bhutanese_Thought]

with you video I was able to solve the activation problem. Thank you sir g

[@agfeergaming]

There is NO folder found like that in the common file \ microsoft shared ... :( no use!

[@nazifkool]

Not all heroes wear capes thank you!

[@ProjectXclusive]

I don't have that application (OSPPREARM)🤷🏻‍♂ what to do ?

[@Azaroth1329]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I found the OSPPEARM file in the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15 folder by the way.

[@tirumalasettyabhinaikumar]

Thank you, brother, it worked, lot of time saved by this valuable video.

[@nitusukhlal2927]

I couldn't find out ospprearm in the software file now wat should I do

[@liliken_]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! sending u lots of loves for helping me

[@Borisz-un7uj]

thank you my hero

[@huhuhuhuhu634]

This work like magic!. Thanks! My file is at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16.

[@huhuhuhuhu634]

@Vismaya Glad I could help 👍

[@crushed_oreos]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
For anyone who found the directory shown in the video to be empty, you might find OSPPEARM in:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16

[@duckyanna9852]

thanks, this worked for me. u saved my life!

[@AlexSemeraro]

thanks for the solution cheers from italy i followed the instruction by going on programs (x86) and it runs like a charm thanks a lot

[@UltimateDot]

Glad it helped

[@tatatanae4532]

that folder is empty on my pc lol

[@akshatjain1797]

Yeah I got the same issue. Any solution?

[@bibekadhikari3018]

Same

[@fotextech4352]

Go to program files>Microsoft office>office 16 and then you’ll see the exe application there

[@media7588]

In me, the file named OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform is empty.

[@AVIEDITZZ]

kad diya

[@RalpJoshua]

same dude

[@mia690]

This PC/ Local Disk (C)/ Program Files/ Microsoft Office/ Office 16/ OSPREARM
I got same issue and found this effective pattern from other comments under this video.
Hope this helps you🤗

[@GeorgeHarrow]

Goddamn, that was such an easy fix. Thank you, my dude!

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks

[@askiaso7566]

It works! I've been having to use other programs as a substitute for Word because I've been dealing with this problem for over a month now. Thank you so much for this, very short and informative, fixed the problem very easily! :)

[@melodyg5661]

So so wonderful! You are so so great! Thanks ! Important do as he said : do it 2-3 times !

[@UltimateDot]

Thanks 4r reply

[@gilbertborg5613]

THANK YOU SO MUCH KING !!!