Step 1: To install a new standalone Microsoft Application, such as Word or Project, first make sure you don’t have any old copies installed on your computer. If you do, remove these first as they may otherwise affect the installation for your new version.

• Click on the Windows Start button and select Control Panel.
• Select Programs and Features and then look for the Office product you’re trying to install in the list of programs under Uninstall or change a program.
• If you see an old copy in the list, then click Uninstall and follow the instructions. Alternatively, see our guide about how to uninstall Office software.

Step 2: Open your web browser and go to: https://setup.office.com/downloadoffice/ and login with your Microsoft Account

Step 3: You’ll see a page asking you to enter the Product Key for the application you want to install. Enter your product key, country or region, and language., then click Next.

• Note: make sure you use the same product key you were given with your purchase. Product keys can only usually be used with one copy of a software program on one computer. If you don’t have a valid key, you’ll first need to get one by purchasing the Office app you want to install

  Step 4: Follow the download and installation instructions then click Run when you see the prompt to open the installer

Whether it’s for home or work, there will come a time when you will have to upgrade your Office. There are 2 types of office products; Office 365 Subscription and non-subscription such as the Word application or the Office Home & Business. Your upgrade will be different depending on which product you have.

Upgrade your Office using different Methods

Microsoft Office is a Microsoft product family that helps customers with tedious personal and office related work. As time goes by, the roaster of applications offered in the Office suite grew and expanded, as new editions got introduced and became available, high-end editions started to offer more and more while the more affordable versions stuck to the basics. 

 Because Microsoft shares code in-between platforms, Office 2016 and Office 2013 might be older versions of the Office suite, however, they are still solid options for getting the job done.

One thing in every version and on every platform is the same though; you need to go through a process to download and install your applications properly, which can become quite confusing with so many editions being offered along with the various payment methods, the services included and the many applications you need to know how to install properly. 

 Depending on your Office product, follow our guide to download and install Office 2016 and 2013 for Mac programs properly without running into any errors that might require precious time and effort to troubleshoot.

You can install Microsoft Office 2013, 2016 or 2019 directly through your Microsoft account online. 

All you need to do is sign in to your Microsoft account on the Microsoft or Microsoft Office websites and follow the instructions.

Note: Make sure you sign in with the account you want to be associated with the purchase you made for your Microsoft Office product. Each Office purchase comes with a unique product key that can only be used once on one computer.

How to Install Microsoft Project 2019, 2016, and 2013

Sometimes when trying to launch an application, you may be getting the error message “The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer.” This can show up in multiple apps, starting from Skype to HP 3D DriveGuard (accelerometerst.exe).

Example of “The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.”

Luckily, there are many easy methods to fix this issue. In this article, we’ll be going over the easiest and most effective ways to ensure you have the VCRUNTIME140.dll on your computer. Say goodbye to annoying system errors and continue using your favorite apps within minutes!