Before you begin
- Microsoft Office 2019 and newer versions are compatible only with Windows 10 or later.
- If you’re using Windows 7 or 8, you won’t be able to install them. In those cases you can install Office 2016 or Office 2013 instead.
- You can install either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Microsoft Office apps. Using the 64-bit version of the app is recommended.
Download and install Word 2013
Word 2013 is the classic standalone word processor from the Office 2013 suite, still widely used in businesses and schools that haven’t migrated to newer releases — so getting it installed correctly is the first step before you can activate it.
Microsoft offers the Office Deployment Tool for this purpose, though its configuration files and command-line workflow can be daunting for everyday users. Full documentation is available on Microsoft Learn. To make the process simpler, I built a PowerShell script that handles downloading, installing, and activating Office automatically, with no manual configuration required. Here is what it offers:
- Downloads any version of Office — from legacy releases right up to Microsoft 365.
- Pulls installation files directly from Microsoft’s own servers, keeping things fast and trustworthy.
- Works with both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures so it fits any Windows setup.
- Lets you pick your preferred display language during installation.
- Can wipe out existing Office installations beforehand, giving you a clean slate.
1. Right-click the Windows Start icon and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin) to open an elevated PowerShell window. On Windows 11, select Terminal (Admin) instead.
2. Copy and paste the command below into the PowerShell window and press Enter ↵ to download and install the Microsoft Word 2013.
3. A new window pops up, allowing you to configure the installation options:
- Select a version to install: Choose an Office version, it supports downloading and installing all editions. For example, I will install Word 2013.
- Arch: Choose the architecture for Microsoft Office; the default option is 64-bit.
- LicenseType: By default, the Volume edition is being installed.
- Mode: By default, Office installs automatically. Select Download mode to create an offline installation package, or choose Activate mode to activate your license.
- Language: Choose a language for the installation. By default, Office will be installed with English as the display language.
4. Once the options are configured, click the Submit button to start.
5. The installation begins automatically after a few seconds and may take several minutes to complete, depending on your internet speed..
6. Once completed, close the PowerShell window then open any Office app such as Microsoft Word to verify the Word 2013 has been installed successfully.
7. As shown in the screenshot, I have successfully installed Word 2013 on my PC. Since the trial license will expire in 7 days, it’s important to activate it promptly.
In the next section, we’ll show you how to activate your Word 2013 license without using any additional software or crack activation tools.
Method 1: Activate using a PowerShell script
The first and recommended method for activating the license is by using a PowerShell script. This activation method offers several benefits:
- There’s no need to disable real-time protection in the Windows Security Center since our activation methods don’t rely on any crack tools.
- No need to turn off the Windows Firewall or editing the hosts file.
- The script is capable of activating all editions of Microsoft Office.
- The script can be used to activate either Office 64-bit or Office 32-bit.
- You don’t need to know which Microsoft Office edition you’ve installed (Pro, Plus or Standard…). Script detects your Office edition automatically then activates it.
- The script will convert Office Retail to Volume then activate it automatically.
- The KMS license remains valid for 180 days and will renew automatically before it expires.
1. Right-click the Windows Start icon and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin) to open an elevated PowerShell window. On Windows 11, select Terminal (Admin) instead.
2. Copy and paste the command below into the PowerShell window and press Enter ↵ to activate Word 2013 permanently without needing any cracking software or activation tools.
3. The script runs automatically, and if everything works as expected, the desired output will show up in your PowerShell console.:
# OutputPS C:\Users\admin> irm office.msgang.com | iex=========================================================================Description: Activate all Offices Editions for free without any software.Website: Script by: Leo Nguyen=========================================================================Checking Installed Office editions...Number of Installed Office apps: VOLUME: 1 - RETAIL: 0Activating Microsoft Office products...Number of Activated Products: 1---Processing-----------------------------------------------------------------SKU ID: d9f5b1c6-5386-495a-88f9-9ad6b41ac9b3LICENSE NAME: Office 15, OfficeWordVL_KMS_Client editionLICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 15, VOLUME_KMSCLIENT channelLICENSE STATUS: ---LICENSED---REMAINING GRACE: 180 days (259200 minute(s) before expiring)Last 5 characters of installed product key: 4GBJ7Activation Type Configuration: ALL DNS auto-discovery: KMS name not available KMS machine registry override defined: kms.msgang.com:1688 Activation Interval: 120 minutes Renewal Interval: 244800 minutes KMS host caching: Enabled---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Exiting-----------------------------Congratulations! The activation was completed successfully.
4. Finally, check the activation status of the Office application. Open the app then navigates to the → File menu → Account option.
5. Check the activation status in the Product Information section.
Method 2: Activate using batch script (CMD)
Another option is to use a batch script to activate the Microsoft Office license. While this method is no longer recommended because of a recent Microsoft update, it can still be used for automation if necessary. If you decide to proceed, follow these steps:
1. The first step is to download the activation batch script to your computer by clicking the download button below.
2. Right click on the downloaded kms.zip file then select Extract All… from the right-click context menu to extract it to your computer.
3. After extracting the zip file, navigate to the extracted folder. Right-click on the batch file and choose “Run as administrator” to execute it with admin privileges.
4. Windows may display a pop-up window “Windows protected your PC.” This will appear if you attempt to run or install an application that Windows does not recognize. To run the script:
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.
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5. The script will run automatically. If there are no issues, you should see the screenshot below. You can now press any key to close the command prompt window.
=============================================================Name: Microsoft Office Activator by Leo.Description: Activate all Offices Editions for free without any software.Website: https://msgang.comScript by: Leo Nguyen=============================================================Checking Installed Office editions...Number of Installed Office apps: VOLUME: 1 - RETAIL: 0Activating Microsoft Office products...Number of Activated Products: 1---Processing-------------------------------------------------------SKU ID: d9f5b1c6-5386-495a-88f9-9ad6b41ac9b3LICENSE NAME: Office 15, OfficeWordVL_KMS_Client editionLICENSE DESCRIPTION: Office 15, VOLUME_KMSCLIENT channelLICENSE STATUS: ---LICENSED---REMAINING GRACE: 180 days (259200 minute(s) before expiring)Last 5 characters of installed product key: 4GBJ7Activation Type Configuration: ALLDNS auto-discovery: KMS name not availableKMS machine registry override defined: kms.msgang.com:1688Activation Interval: 120 minutesRenewal Interval: 244800 minutesKMS host caching: Enabled------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conclusion
Hello Friends! My name is Leo, and I’m excited to share everything I know about activating Microsoft software products. In the past, I managed several YouTube channels on this topic, but they were taken down by Microsoft. That’s why I decided to start this blog to keep the conversation alive without interruptions. I’m committed to sharing my knowledge and insights for as long as possible!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment or visit my Discord server. I’d be happy to provide more details. Thank you so much for your feedback and support!
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