[GH-ISSUE #420] Cannot enable New UI after clean installing Office 365 Pro Plus #291

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opened 2026-02-27 10:10:31 +03:00 by kerem · 6 comments
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Originally created by @Dusk-Golem on GitHub (Apr 9, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/issues/420

Hi there, yesterday I clean installed windows 10 Iot Enterprise v19045.4170 and installed Office 365 Pro Plus v16.0.17425.20146 (even though today is Patch Tuesday 🙃 ) using the OfficeRTool and after activating using MAS 2.5, I can't seem to activate the new visual ui no matter how many times I restart the office apps. I have tried scrubbing and reinstalling but still no luck. Also, the megaphone icon (from where you can open the coming soon panel and activate the New UI) on top right of the screen of the office app (word, excel and powerpoint) does not appear for me no matter what. Can you guys kindly look into it?

I will also try updating the office to the latest version (April's patch tuesday update) to see if that solves it. If its does, I'll mention it here.

Originally created by @Dusk-Golem on GitHub (Apr 9, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/issues/420 Hi there, yesterday I clean installed windows 10 Iot Enterprise v19045.4170 and installed Office 365 Pro Plus v16.0.17425.20146 (even though today is Patch Tuesday 🙃 ) using the OfficeRTool and after activating using MAS 2.5, I can't seem to activate the new visual ui no matter how many times I restart the office apps. I have tried scrubbing and reinstalling but still no luck. Also, the megaphone icon (from where you can open the coming soon panel and activate the New UI) on top right of the screen of the office app (word, excel and powerpoint) does not appear for me no matter what. Can you guys kindly look into it? I will also try updating the office to the latest version (April's patch tuesday update) to see if that solves it. If its does, I'll mention it here.
kerem closed this issue 2026-02-27 10:10:32 +03:00
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@xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2024):

I have the same problem on 17602.20000. Have tried several times to open the application, use it for a while and then close it. Windows 11 Workstation 22631.3447.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2067667959 --> @xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2024): I have the same problem on 17602.20000. Have tried several times to open the application, use it for a while and then close it. Windows 11 Workstation 22631.3447.
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@xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2024):

Sorry, forgot to mention that. These registry entries are all added.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2067668729 --> @xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2024): Sorry, forgot to mention that. These registry entries are all added.
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@xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2024):

OK, I will try on weekend.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2068407783 --> @xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 22, 2024): OK, I will try on weekend.
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@Dusk-Golem commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2024):

Sorry for the late reply. Using the registry key worked for me.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2072039009 --> @Dusk-Golem commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2024): Sorry for the late reply. Using the registry key worked for me.
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@ACRavelo commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2024):

Devs are being shuffled.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2073612960 --> @ACRavelo commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2024): Devs are being shuffled.
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@xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2024):

  • Open command prompt as admin and enter
    reg delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office /f
  • Install ohook from MAS
  • Open office apps a couple of times, let me know if the issue is not resolved.

This works, thanks!

Please close this issue.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2079132618 --> @xfqwdsj commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2024): > * Open command prompt as admin and enter > `reg delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office /f` > * Install ohook from MAS > * Open office apps a couple of times, let me know if the issue is not resolved. This works, thanks! Please close this issue.
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