If the automated tool fails, you can attempt these manual methods:
: Once the app opens, select Office & Office Apps and then select the option that says you are having trouble uninstalling Office. ms office removal tool
: For Microsoft Store-based installations, right-click Start, open PowerShell (Admin) , and run: Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Office.Desktop" | Remove-AppxPackage . If the automated tool fails, you can attempt
: When the Control Panel or Settings app returns an error when you try to remove Office. : If your Office apps are broken and
: If your Office apps are broken and a standard "Repair" doesn't fix them.
: When leftover files from an older version (like Office 2016) prevent you from installing a newer version (like Microsoft 365).
: For standard MSI-based installs, go to Programs and Features , right-click your Office suite, and select Uninstall .