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How to Download and Recover Microsoft Office 2013 Professional
Question details
The user needs to download the installer for Microsoft Office 2013 Professional, having already purchased it and possessing the product key and license certificate.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2013 Professional
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Recovering and reinstalling a previously purchased Office 2013 suite without the original installation media.
- Observed behavior
- The user has the product key and license certificate but cannot locate the installation media or installer file to install the software.
Ensure you have your 25-character product key and the login credentials for the Microsoft account originally used to purchase or register Office 2013.
Download Office 2013 from Microsoft's Account Page
Use your valid product key and linked Microsoft account to download the official installer directly from Microsoft.
Since Microsoft no longer sells or provides direct public download links for Office 2013, you must access the installer through the Microsoft account that is associated with your license.
Go to the Microsoft account Services & subscriptions page or the Office setup page.
Log in using the Microsoft account associated with your Office 2013 Professional purchase.
If you are prompted to register the product, enter the 25-character product key found on your license certificate.
Locate 'Office 2013 Professional' under your purchased products, select your preferred language and system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and click 'Download'.
Try WPS Office as a Lightweight Alternative to Office 2013
If you cannot recover your Office 2013 installer or want a modern suite with ongoing support, WPS Office is a highly compatible, free alternative that requires no complex license recovery.
- 1. Download the application: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the download button for your operating system.
- 2. Install the suite: Run the downloaded setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install WPS Office.
- 3. Open existing files: Launch WPS Office and directly open your old Office 2013 documents without any format conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install Office 2013 on Windows 10 or 11?
Yes, Microsoft Office 2013 is generally compatible with Windows 10 and 11, though it is no longer receiving security updates or bug fixes from Microsoft.
What if my product key is already in use?
If you receive an error stating the product key is already in use, it means the key is tied to another Microsoft account. Ensure you sign in with the exact account used during the initial purchase or activation.
Can I download Office 2013 without a Microsoft account?
No, a Microsoft account linked to the original purchase or a valid product key is strictly required to access the official installer for Office 2013 Professional.
