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How to Reinstall Office Professional Plus 2013 from the Home Use Program
Question details
The user needs to reinstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 originally purchased via an employer discount program.
- Product
- Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to retrieve installation media and the product key for an older, legacy version of Microsoft Office.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking the correct procedure and portal to verify their past purchase and download the software.
Verify that you are still employed by the company associated with the original discount purchase and ensure you have access to the work email address used to buy the software.
Retrieve Product Key from Workplace Discount Program Order History
Use the Microsoft order history page to recover your legacy product information and download links.
The Home Use Program has been rebranded as the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program. Since Office 2013 was purchased before November 30, 2018, you can only reinstall the product by verifying your original eligibility through the legacy order history portal.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Workplace Discount Program order history page.
Input the exact work email address you originally used to purchase Office Professional Plus 2013 and submit the form.
Log into your work email account and locate the email from Microsoft. It will contain your product key and a link to download the installation files.
Click the download link provided in the email, run the installer, and enter your retrieved product key when prompted to activate the software.
Upgrade to WPS Office for a Modern, Supported Experience
Since Microsoft Office 2013 is no longer officially supported, continuing to use it can expose your device to security risks. WPS Office offers a free, lightweight, and modern alternative with built-in tools for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without the hassle of legacy installers.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and click the Free Download button for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Software: Run the downloaded installer and follow the simple on-screen instructions to set up the suite.
- 3. Open Your Files: Launch WPS Office and instantly open your existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with full formatting intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reinstall Office 2013 if I no longer work for the company?
No. The terms of the Home Use Program (now Workplace Discount Program) require you to maintain active employment with the company through which you received the discount in order to reinstall and activate the software.
What if I lost access to the work email address used for the purchase?
If you cannot access the original work email account, you will not be able to receive the order history link from Microsoft. Consequently, you cannot retrieve the legacy product key or installation files.
Is it safe to continue using Office Professional Plus 2013?
Using Office 2013 carries security risks because it has reached the end of its support lifecycle. Microsoft no longer provides technical support, bug fixes, or security patches for this version.
Where can I find my Office 2013 product key?
By entering your original work email address on the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program order history page, Microsoft will email you the product key associated with your legacy purchase.
