Fix Microsoft 365 Accept License Agreement Button Missing
Question details
The user cannot find or select the Accept License Agreement button after installing Microsoft 365, preventing them from using applications like Word or Excel.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Activating and setting up Microsoft 365 after a new installation or update.
- Observed behavior
- The Accept License Agreement button is missing or unclickable in the Office prompt, and standard reinstallation methods do not resolve the issue.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account login credentials handy and a stable internet connection before proceeding with the complete removal and reinstallation process.
Completely Uninstall and Reinstall Microsoft 365 via SaRA Tool
Use the official Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) to thoroughly wipe corrupted Office files and registry entries before reinstalling.
A standard uninstall from the Control Panel often leaves behind residual files or registry keys that cause activation glitches to persist. The SaRA tool ensures a perfectly clean slate.
Navigate to the official Microsoft support page and download the Microsoft Office Uninstall tool (Support and Recovery Assistant).
Launch the downloaded tool, select your installed version of Microsoft Office, and follow the on-screen prompts to completely remove the software from your PC.
Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. Navigate to 'Services & subscriptions', locate your Microsoft 365 product, and click 'Install'.
Once the installation finishes, open Microsoft Word or Excel. The setup window should now correctly display the Accept License Agreement button.
Contact Microsoft Support for Live Assistance
Reach out directly to a Microsoft representative if the automated tools fail to restore the missing license agreement button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I click the Accept License Agreement button in Microsoft 365?
This issue typically occurs due to corrupted installation files, display scaling glitches, or underlying registry errors preventing the setup window from rendering correctly.
Will I lose my files if I completely uninstall Microsoft 365?
No, uninstalling the Microsoft 365 application using the Control Panel or the SaRA tool only removes the software itself. Your locally saved Word and Excel files, as well as documents stored on OneDrive, will remain completely safe.
How do I force the Office license agreement to appear correctly?
Sometimes running the Office application as an Administrator can force the prompt to display properly. Right-click the Microsoft Word or Excel shortcut, select 'Run as administrator', and see if the Accept button becomes accessible.
