How to fix Microsoft Office error code Couldn't install 0-2054 on Windows 11. A common problem with Microsoft 365 on Windows 11 computers, even ones with clean installations of Microsoft Office on them. Typically this error message is easy to fix so work your way through the steps below to solve the problem.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to fix Microsoft Office 365 Error 0-2054 on Windows 11 computers.
  2. What is causing Microsoft 365 error code 0-2054 on Windows 11?

How to Fix Microsoft 365 Error 0-2054 on Windows 11

It's probably some kind of Networking issue so work through the following steps.

  • Type troubleshoot in Windows search and press Enter.

  • Click Troubleshoot settings from the search results.

  • Select Additional troubleshooters or Other troubleshooters.

  • Scroll down and choose Network and Internet Troubleshooter.

  • Click Run the troubleshooter and wait for the process to complete.

Windows 10

  • Right-click Start and select Settings.

  • Navigate to Network & Internet.

  • In the right pane, select Advanced network settings.

  • Click Network Troubleshooter and wait for automatic fixes to be applied.

Disable VPNs, Proxies & Third-Party Anti-Virus tools

Your firewall or antivirus program may block Office installations so disable everything you don't need to have running and see if the problem is solved.

  • Disconnect any active VPN connections.

  • Temporarily disable your antivirus program.

  • Turn off your firewall through Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

  • If possible, switch to a different network.

Remove Old Office Installations

Conflicting files from older Office versions can trigger error 0-2054 so make sure you have a clean installation.

  • Type PowerShell in Windows search.

  • Right-click the result and choose Run as administrator.

  • Click Yes when prompted by UAC.

  • Copy and paste the following command, pressing Enter after:

Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Office.Desktop" | Remove-AppxPackage

  • Restart your computer.

  • Visit the Microsoft Store and download the latest version of MS Office.

Reset Windows Update Components

  • Type cmd in Windows search.

  • Right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.

  • Click Yes when prompted by UAC.

  • Run these commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

  • Rename the update folders with these commands:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

  • Note: Replace "C" with the correct drive letter if Windows is installed on another drive.

  • Re-register essential DLLs by running these commands:

regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll

regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll

regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll

netsh winsock reset

netsh winsock reset proxy

  • Restart the services using these commands:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

  • Reboot your computer.

Make sure Windows 11 is Up-to-Date

Outdated system components can interfere with Office installations

  • Search for Updates in Windows search and press Enter.

  • Click Check for updates and wait while Windows installs available updates.

  • Install optional updates if any are available.

  • Restart your PC once the updates are complete.

Use Microsoft's Office Tool

If traditional methods fail, Microsoft’s Office Removal Tool can help but the success rate is pretty low.

  • Visit the official Microsoft Support website using your browser.

  • Scroll to the Uninstall and reinstall Office section and click Download.

  • Run SetupProd_OffScrub.exe once downloaded.

  • Click Install when prompted.

  • After installation, launch the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.

  • Select Office & Office Apps, then click Next.

  • Choose I have an Office 365 subscription but I'm having trouble installing it, then click Next.

  • Follow the instructions after the scan to resolve issues.