Where do I download Windows 11 or Office 2024?

Always from Microsoft directly: Windows 11 from microsoft.com/software-download/windows11, Office 2024 from microsoft.com/microsoft-365/get-office. Never download installers from third parties — even from us.

Do I need to uninstall the trial first?

Yes — uninstall any pre-installed trial of Office before activating a perpetual Office 2021/2024 key, or activation will fail with error 0x80072F8F.

Can I install on a new PC?

Yes for retail keys (one transfer per replacement device). OEM keys are tied to the first motherboard. If unsure, the product page lists the license type.

Help

Installation help

Official Microsoft download links and step-by-step installation flows for every product we sell.

Windows 11

Go to microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 and download the Installation Assistant or the ISO.
For a fresh install, write the ISO to USB with Rufus (8 GB+ stick).
Boot from USB, complete setup, skip the product key prompt.
Inside Windows, open Settings → System → Activation → Change product key, paste your key.

Office 2024 / 2021 Pro Plus

Uninstall any existing Office trial via Settings → Apps.
Download the Office Deployment Tool from Microsoft Download Center.
Use the configuration file we email with your order (it pins to the Perpetual channel).
Run setup.exe /configure config.xml.
Open Word → File → Account → Activate, paste your key.

Microsoft 365

Sign in at account.microsoft.com, redeem the key under "Services & subscriptions", then download Office from your account page.

Windows Server 2025 / 2022

Download the evaluation ISO from Microsoft Evaluation Center.
Install and choose your edition (Standard / Datacenter / Essentials).
Open elevated PowerShell, run dism /online /set-edition:<edition> /productkey:<your-key> /accepteula to convert from evaluation.

SQL Server 2025 / 2022

Download from microsoft.com/sql-server, run setup, select the edition matching your key, paste the product key on the Product Key screen.

Visual Studio 2025

Download the bootstrapper from visualstudio.microsoft.com, install, then Help → Register Product → Unlock with a Product Key.

Still stuck?

Try our activation troubleshooting guide or email support@licensevault.net with a screenshot of the error.

Frequently asked

Where do I download Windows 11 or Office 2024?: Always from Microsoft directly: Windows 11 from microsoft.com/software-download/windows11, Office 2024 from microsoft.com/microsoft-365/get-office. Never download installers from third parties — even from us.
Do I need to uninstall the trial first?: Yes — uninstall any pre-installed trial of Office before activating a perpetual Office 2021/2024 key, or activation will fail with error 0x80072F8F.
Can I install on a new PC?: Yes for retail keys (one transfer per replacement device). OEM keys are tied to the first motherboard. If unsure, the product page lists the license type.