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Excel in windows , refuses to recognize copilot licence (Word+PPT ok)
1. Try these first
Restart Excel → Close it completely and reopen it
Switch Accounts → Tap [File] → [Accounts] → [Switch Users] in Excel → Log in again
Check for Updates → Tap [File] → [Accounts] → [Updating Options] → [Update Now] in Excel
2. Clear the Office Cache:
Close all Office software
Press Win+R and type in % localappdata%\Microsoft\Office → Delete the 16 0\Licensing folder Restart computer Fix Office: Control Panel → Programs & Features → Find Microsoft 365 → Tap [Change]. localappdata%\Microsoft\Office → Delete 16.0\Licensing folder
Reboot your computer
3. Repair Office:
Control Panel → Programs and Features → Find Microsoft 365 → Point [Change] → Select [Quick Repair]
4. Uninstall and reinstall:
Download uninstallation tool from the official website: https:// aka.ms/SaRA-officeUninstallFromPC
Reinstall: https://www.office.com
5. Check these key points
Confirm Excel version ≥ 16.0.17029 (check in Excel [File] → [Accounts])
Make sure the subscription is valid: log in https://www. office.com Check the status
If it is a company computer, you may need to contact the IT department to open the permission