To reinstall Office 2013, sign in to your Microsoft account and go to the Services & subscriptions page to download the installer. This process lets you reinstall Office 2013 on a new PC or after a system reset, provided you already own a valid license.
Warning: Office 2013 support has ended
Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2013 on April 11, 2023. This means the software no longer receives security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Continuing to use Office 2013 after its end-of-support date can expose your PC to serious and potentially harmful security risks. While the applications will still function, you will no longer receive any security patches, making your computer more vulnerable over time. Microsoft no longer provides Office 2013 software updates from Microsoft Update.
System requirements for Office 2013
Before reinstalling, confirm your computer meets these minimum requirements to run Office 2013 smoothly:
- Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor.
- RAM: At least 1 GB for 32-bit systems; 2 GB for 64-bit systems.
- Hard disk space: Approximately 3 GB of free space.
- Graphics: A DirectX 10 compatible graphics card.
- Display: Resolution of at least 1024x576.
- Internet connection: Required for downloading and activating the software.
How to reinstall Office 2013 from your Microsoft account
If you already own a license, follow these verified steps to download the installer:
- Sign in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com.
- Navigate to the "Services & subscriptions" page within your account dashboard.
- Locate your Office 2013 license in the list of products.
- Select the "Install" option next to your Office 2013 product to download the installer.
Run the installer and activate Office 2013
After downloading the setup file, double-click it to launch the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. During activation, you may be asked to sign in with the same Microsoft account used to register or activate Office 2013, or to enter your 25-character product key if prompted. Completing activation ensures your copy is genuine and ready for use.
Downloading volume-licensed versions of Office 2013
Business users with a volume license should download their version from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). This portal provides access to enterprise deployments of Office 2013, including Professional Plus. Sign in with your organization's credentials to locate and download the appropriate installer for your volume-licensed edition.
