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How to Stop Microsoft 365 from Replacing Office Home and Student 2019
Question details
The user wants to prevent a newly purchased Microsoft 365 subscription from automatically replacing their existing Office Home and Student 2019 software on a personal computer.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 and Office 2019
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing different Microsoft Office licenses and installations across multiple computers within the same household.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft 365 is attempting to automatically overwrite and replace the Office Home and Student 2019 installation on the user's personal device.
Verify your Microsoft account credentials and ensure your Office Home and Student 2019 digital license is securely linked to your account at account.microsoft.com before proceeding, in case you need to reinstall it.
Use the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to Uninstall Microsoft 365
Using the official uninstall support tool completely wipes Microsoft 365 registry keys and files, preventing it from interfering with your standalone Office 2019 version.
Simply uninstalling Microsoft 365 from the Windows Control Panel might leave residual background services that continuously attempt to upgrade older Office versions. The official Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant ensures a clean removal.
Navigate to the official Microsoft Support website and download the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) uninstall tool.
Double-click the downloaded 'SetupProd_OffScrub.exe' file and click 'Install' to launch the application.
In the 'Uninstall Office products' window, check the box next to 'Microsoft 365' and click 'Next' to proceed. Do not select Office 2019.
Follow the remaining prompts to completely remove the software. Once finished, restart your computer when prompted to clear all background processes.
If Microsoft 365 had already fully overwritten your software, log into your Microsoft Account dashboard, go to 'Services & subscriptions', and click 'Install' next to your Office Home and Student 2019 license.
Switch to WPS Office for a Hassle-Free Experience
Tired of dealing with forced upgrades, subscription overlaps, and automatic uninstalls? WPS Office provides a lightweight, entirely free alternative that won't interfere with your system or force unexpected updates.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free version for your operating system.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the setup file and follow the straightforward on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- 3. Open Your Files: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents without any formatting loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have both Microsoft 365 and Office 2019 installed on the same computer?
Microsoft strongly advises against running a subscription version (Microsoft 365) and a standalone version (Office 2019) on the same computer. The installation processes use the same underlying technology (Click-to-Run), which typically causes the newer subscription version to overwrite the standalone version.
Will uninstalling Microsoft 365 delete my personal files?
No. Uninstalling Microsoft 365 applications only removes the software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Your locally saved documents, spreadsheets, and presentations will remain completely untouched on your hard drive.
How do I find my Office Home and Student 2019 download link?
You can reinstall Office Home and Student 2019 by signing into your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com, navigating to the 'Services & subscriptions' tab, locating your Office 2019 product, and selecting 'Install'.
