Switching from Office 365 to Office 2021
If you’re moving from Office 365’s subscription model to a one-time purchase of Office 2021, the transition can be smooth with the right steps. First, back up your important documents and settings from OneDrive or the cloud. Then, uninstall Office 365 completely via Control Panel → Programs and Features or use the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to ensure no residual components remain. Next, purchase and download Office 2021 directly from Microsoft, then install it by running the setup as an administrator to avoid permission issues. After installation, activate Office using your new product key and confirm all apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) are working correctly. Finally, reconnect to OneDrive if needed and import your backed-up files. These steps help avoid compatibility issues or leftover licensing conflicts. For a full, step‑by‑step walkthrough detailing each stage—including tips on uninstalling Office 365 and activating Office 2021—visit this guide.