Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business Retail – Lifetime Licence for Windows

System requirements

Download Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows: official Microsoft installer

After purchasing from Mr Key Shop, you will receive the original product key and instructions by email on how to download the installation package directly from the official Microsoft portal. The download takes place via the Office installation tool, which automatically downloads and sets up the selected apps. Before starting the download, check that your operating system is Windows 10 or Windows 11 (up to date) and that your internet connection is stable to complete the process without interruption.

Install Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows: automatic setup and initial configuration

The installation of Office 2024 Home & Business takes place automatically via the Microsoft tool: once launched, it downloads and installs all the apps in the suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote – without requiring any manual intervention to select components. Once installation is complete, the apps are immediately available from the Start menu. To ensure Outlook works correctly, it is advisable to set up your email account on first launch by following the built-in wizard.

Activate Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows: product key and Microsoft account

Activation is carried out by entering the product key received via email on the activation screen of any Office app upon first launch, or via the portal office.com/setup. The process requires you to sign in with a Microsoft account, to which the licence is linked: this allows you to retrieve the licence should you reinstall the operating system and to transfer it to a new PC should you replace your device, provided you deactivate it on the old one first. Once activated, the suite also works offline without the need for a constant internet connection.

FAQ

• What is Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows?
  Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows is the perpetual retail version of the Microsoft Office suite, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote with a lifetime licence for a single Windows PC. It differs from the Microsoft 365 subscription versions in that there are no recurring costs, and from the OEM version in that the licence can be transferred to a new device. It is intended for home users and professionals who need the classic Office apps without being tied to a subscription.
• When should you NOT choose Office 2024 Home & Business for Windows?
  If you use a Mac, this version is not compatible: the Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac is available for the Apple platform. If you need Access or Publisher, or work in a business environment that requires these apps, Office 2024 Professional Plus is the right choice. If you prefer apps that are always up to date, Copilot AI features, integrated OneDrive and the ability to install Office on multiple devices, Microsoft 365 Personal or Family are the alternatives to consider.

• What is the difference between Office 2024 Home & Business and the other editions?

• Is the Retail licence transferable to a new PC?
  Yes. The Office 2024 Home & Business retail licence is transferable: if you replace your PC, you can deactivate the licence from your old device via your Microsoft account and reactivate it on the new one. This is one of the key differences compared to the OEM licence, which is permanently tied to the device on which it is first activated.
• Does Office 2024 Home & Business include AI or Copilot features?
  No. Office 2024 Home & Business is a perpetually licensed suite that receives only security patches and stability updates, with no new features. Microsoft’s AI and Copilot features are available exclusively via a Microsoft 365 subscription, which keeps the apps up to date and integrates Microsoft’s cloud services.