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How to Fix the Repeated Microsoft Office License Agreement Pop-Up
Question details
Users are unable to use Microsoft Office applications because a license agreement window repeatedly appears, often hiding the button needed to accept it.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Launching and attempting to use or print from Office applications with an active subscription.
- Observed behavior
- A license agreement dialog repeatedly pops up and blocks application features. In many cases, the 'Accept' button is completely inaccessible due to window sizing or display scaling issues.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account login credentials available and save all open work, as repairing Office or changing Windows display settings will require restarting your applications.
Adjust Windows Display Scaling to Reveal the Accept Button
Use this method if the license agreement window is too large and the 'Accept' button is cut off from your screen, preventing you from clicking it.
Often, the recurring pop-up issue is simply because the user has never actually clicked 'Accept'. High-resolution screens with zoomed display scaling can push the acceptance button completely off the screen, trapping you in a loop.
Right-click on your Windows desktop and select 'Display settings', or navigate to Settings > System > Display.
Scroll down to the 'Scale and layout' section. Click the dropdown menu under 'Scale' and temporarily change it to 100%.
Open Word or Excel again to trigger the pop-up. The window should now fit on your screen, allowing you to clearly see and click the 'Accept' button.
Once accepted, you can return to your Display settings and change the scale back to your preferred percentage (e.g., 125% or 150%).
Perform an Online Repair of Microsoft Office
If you have already accepted the agreement but it continues to appear, repairing the Office installation can resolve underlying registry or configuration bugs.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS website and click the free download button to get the lightweight installation file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Office license agreement keep popping up even though my subscription is active?
This typically occurs for two reasons: either Windows display scaling is zoomed in, preventing you from seeing and clicking the actual 'Accept' button, or your Office installation files have become corrupted and are failing to save your accepted status.
Why can't I print from Word or Excel when this happens?
The license agreement prompt acts as a functional blocker. Until the agreement is successfully accepted and registered by the system, Office applications enter a reduced-functionality mode, which actively disables features like printing, saving, and editing.
Will I lose my files if I perform an Office Online Repair?
No. Repairing Microsoft Office only fixes the program's installation files and registry keys. Your personal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are completely safe and will not be affected or deleted during the repair process.
Is this recurring pop-up caused by a virus or malware?
No. While frustrating, this is a known configuration and display rendering bug within Microsoft Office and Windows, not a symptom of malware or a virus infection.
