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Fix: Microsoft 365 has Been Configured to Prevent Individual Acquisition of Office Add-ins
Find out how others managed to get rid of the error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Office 365is a one-stop suite and is the preferred option for most users across the globe. Given that Microsoft develops it, users expect a far superior experience. But,Microsoft 365 has been configured to prevent individual acquisition of Office Store add-inserror troubles many.
The error is primarily faced by Mac users, with a few instances in Windows, on devices controlled by an organization, say the workplace or educational institution. But things aren’t as complex as they appear and can easily be fixed in no time. Let’s find out how!
Why is Microsoft 365 preventing the installation of add-ins?
Here are a few reasons you are facing the problem in Office 365 on your device:
How do I get Microsoft 365 to allow individual acquisition of Office Store add-ins?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Reconfigure the Office settings (on Admin’s end)
This is by far the simplest solution and one that works for most users when getting theMicrosoft 365 has been configured to prevent individual acquisition of Office Store add-inserror. But, in case it’s not a problem at the administrator’s end, we will have to explore localized issues.
2. Re-login to Office 365
Another quick way to fix things is to re-login to Microsoft 365 because it could belogin-related issuesto blame for the error.
3. Update Office 365
If you recently started encountering theMicrosoft 365 has been configured to prevent individual acquisition of Office add-inserror, it could be a bug in the recent version. And a viable solution is to update Office365.
4. Repair Office installation
If the previous solutions didn’t work and you are sure it’s an issue at the user’s end, anOnline Repairof Microsoft 365 should do the trick. You need an active Internet connection for it. So sit back and wait while the repair tool does the job!
After you have fixed the error, check thebest Office add-insand get some today for an effortless experience.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
