Fix for O365 activation

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RKRN3

When you download the O365 directly from Microsoft, it gives you the one with O2016 as the base. So, when you use the guide to activate O365, it doesn't work anymore. Here's the modified content for batch file for those who get the same error again and again.
Replace this key with the one written over there: XQNVK-8JYDB-WJ9W3-YJ8YR-WFG99
Those who download the O2019 should keep using that batch file.

raazB

RKRN3 the key you are telling is same in the batch file too

RKRN3

I would like @KWong or @GuangP to now tell me this: How to make the base as O2019? It is of 2016 but O365 features work perfectly.

KWong

RKRN3

Office 2019 only work on Windows 10. If not using Windows 10, upgrade on to Office 2016, and no more upgrade.

Magic_Pro

RKRN3 O365 features didn't work perfectly after upgrading. Have you got this issue?

RKRN3

KWong I am on Windows 10 1903.

KWong

RKRN3

If you on Windows 10, your office 365 can keep on upgrade to future office version, but it must use office 365 KMs method to activate.

If you use office 2019 KMS method to activate, it will become Office 2019, won't get future office version upgrade.

RKRN3

KWong @GuangP's Office 365 batch file has O2019 Pro Plus key, that's why it wasn't working for people like me whose O365 had base of O2016. When I edited your O365 batch file and ran it, it worked in 1st try. Also, I am indeed getting O365 updates. Currently my version is 1907 Monthly Channel.

RKRN3

Also, when you view the video in O365 activation guide, it has O2016 Pro Plus key in the batch file. MS have been bundling O365 with O2016 only. So, in short, I used the old batch file only.

GuangP

Thanks for letting me know. My bad. I think I replaced the client key of Office 2016 with the one of Office 2019 when I edited the post.

RKRN3

@KWong @GuangP , can you tell me how do I change the channel for O365? It currently is set to Semi-Annual channel. I somehow got to Monthly Channel but it won't change to Monthly Channel (Targeted).

KWong

RKRN3

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/troubleshoot/administration/switch-channel-for-office-365

See the post is it work for you.

GuangP

RKRN3 This article might help you.
ps. I am using Office 2019 and 3D models works without any issues.

RKRN3

KWong I followed this but it changed to Monthly Channel. Can I change to Monthly Targeted as that method isn't working.

KWong

RKRN3

According to Microsoft, only have Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) for Office 365 ProPlus, but no Monthly (Targeted) for Office 365 PRoPLus.

RKRN3

KWong I somehow got Monthly (targeted) in O2016 or O365 Pro Plus.

RKRN3

Magic_Pro Everything is working perfectly for me except the new UI/ribbon interface is gone today for me (reverted to old one). 3D models, shapes, etc work which means my Office 2016 is indeed under O365. I suggest you to do a complete reinstall (Always keep O365 ISO handy). Also, change your channel to Monthly since Insider is not available for us.

RKRN3

@Magic_Pro From today, 3D models and few other O365 features have gone for me. Don't know the reason.

KWong

RKRN3

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/try-it-with-templates-0865d155-bd36-407a-82be-929f2cd76f26#modeling

How about redownload the templates?

RKRN3

KWong I can't rotate the 3D models in the template which means that 3D model is completely gone for me. Is there something wrong with the license?

KWong

RKRN3

Office 365, is it for yourself use only?

The problem I guess should come from your Monthly (targeted) setting.

I'm not using Office 365, the best bet is ask Microsoft yourself.

RKRN3

KWong These settings went away even while on Monthly Channel. I think O365 from MSGuides has to be used in Semi-Annual (Targeted) channel for the features to stay. Is it so @GuangP?

KWong

RKRN3

I don't know why you want to use Monthly (targeted) setting only.

I have contact Mr Guang , may be you will get his answer tomorrow.