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Problem Description: Charges Card

I am actually quite upset and distressed by all this because frankly the lack of being able to speak to a human is appalling. I set up a "business" subscription a few years ago because I needed extra onedrive space after microsoft decided to drop me down from the 5tb i was PAYING for on my personal account to 2tb without notice. However last year I noticed they were offering it again, so I moved to cancel that business subscription, which I thought i did. However I am still being charged for this account and I want to speak to a human about this. Apparently I am not a "global admin", which I have no idea how - I am the only one in the domain, because I created it for personal use!! I want to cancel this "business" subscription, your phone support is shocking, and your online support requires me to log in with that account, but the 2FA isn't working for some reason!! Please, I need help!

Quick Answer for Resolving License

To address ongoing charges for a business subscription you believed was canceled, along with admin access and two-factor authentication issues, provide details on the account type (Microsoft 365 Business or personal Microsoft account like @hotmail.com), the subscription's creation context, and any relevant billing information.

Likely Causes Behind License & Subscription Issues

• The Microsoft account or license context may not match the purchase or device.

• Cached credentials, outdated builds, or damaged local components can trigger license & subscription issues.

• A file-specific corruption or add-in conflict can mimic a broader application failure.

Recommended Solution: Installing Office on a New PC

When to use this: Apply these steps when the symptoms match and you can access the relevant Microsoft account or administrator.

1. This will help identify the root cause and guide you toward resolving the charges and regaining account access.

Alternative Solutions for When Office Still Fails

1. Test the same action in a private browser session or a new blank file to isolate account vs file issues.

2. Capture exact error text and screenshots before contacting Microsoft Support or your administrator.

Working with WPS Office: WPS Office for Local Document Work

WPS Office cannot replace Microsoft account, activation, or cloud fixes for this scenario. It remains one of the best free Microsoft Office-compatible alternatives for opening and editing local files.

1. Download and install WPS Office from the official website.

2. Open local Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files in the matching WPS app.

3. Save a working copy locally while Microsoft-side issues are resolved.

4. Return to Microsoft Office after the primary fix succeeds.

If you need a practical local workspace in the meantime, try WPS Office.

Prevention Tips for Safer Login Habits

• Keep one primary Microsoft account for subscriptions and Office sign-in.

• Install updates for Office and Windows before retrying failed workflows.

• Back up important files before repair, reset, or reinstall actions.

• Register more than one MFA method and keep recovery contacts current.

FAQs About Common License Answers

Can WPS Office fix this license & subscription issues issue directly? Only when the WPS steps match the formatting or file task. Account, activation, and cloud issues stay on the Microsoft side.

Should I reinstall Office before trying these steps? Not first. Confirm account, license, and the exact error before reinstalling.

What should I send to Microsoft Support? The affected account email, device type, Office version, exact error text, and screenshots with personal data hidden.