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How to Download Office Standard and Professional Plus 2016
Question details
A volume-license holder needs to obtain the installation media for Office Standard 2016 and Office Professional Plus 2016 to reinstall the software on refreshed computers.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2016
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reinstalling Office software on refreshed or newly deployed computers within an organization.
- Observed behavior
- The user requires the official download links or portal access to retrieve the licensed installation files.
Ensure you have the login credentials for your organization's Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) account and the appropriate license-manager permissions assigned to your profile.
Download Installation Media from the Volume Licensing Portal
Access your organization's volume licenses and download the official Office 2016 installation files directly from Microsoft.
Microsoft provides volume licensing customers with a dedicated portal to manage software downloads and product keys. To access Office 2016, you must use an account authorized by your organization.
Go to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) website and click 'Sign In'.
Enter the email address and password associated with your company's volume license agreement.
Click on the 'Downloads and Keys' tab located in the top navigation menu to view your available software.
Find 'Office Standard 2016' or 'Office Professional Plus 2016' in the product list and click the 'Download' link.
Choose your preferred language and operating system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), then click 'Continue' to download the ISO file.
Switch to WPS Office for a Hassle-Free Experience
Avoid the complexities of volume licensing and portal permissions. WPS Office is a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office that is incredibly easy to deploy across your organization's computers.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button.
- 2. Run the Setup: Open the downloaded executable file to begin the installation process on your refreshed computer.
- 3. Start Working: Launch WPS Office and immediately open your existing Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents without needing a volume license key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see Office 2016 in the Volume Licensing portal?
This typically occurs if you are logged in with the wrong Microsoft account or if your account has not been assigned the necessary license-manager permissions by your organization's administrator.
Can I download Office Professional Plus 2016 without a volume license?
Office Professional Plus is generally available only through volume licensing or specific developer subscriptions. Standard retail users cannot download it directly without the appropriate organizational account.
Is it possible to reinstall my Office 2016 volume license on a new computer?
Yes, volume licenses are designed for organizational deployment. You can install the software on refreshed computers, provided you do not exceed the total number of active deployments permitted by your organization's volume license agreement.
What should a new IT manager do to get VLSC portal access?
A new manager must be added to the VLSC by the previous administrator or the primary contact listed on the volume licensing agreement in order to view and manage downloads and product keys.
