How to Fix Microsoft Office Error Code 30068-39 on Windows 11

Microsoft Office usually installs without any issues but for some people, it can be a total nightmare, especially when the installation fails because of Error Code 30068-39 on Windows 11. As is typical of Microsoft this error message doesn't really give you any advice on what the problem might be. But because we are absolute legends here! We've got quite a list of fixes you can use to solve the problem.

What's Causing Office Instal Error Code 30068-39

There are a lot of different reasons this might happen but here are the top 5 causes.

Conflicts with existing Office installations or remnants of incomplete uninstalls.
Network connectivity issues during download or installation.
Interference from third-party antivirus programs or security software.
Inadequate system permissions or restrictions from User Account Control (UAC).
Outdated Windows system components or corrupted system files.

How to Fix Microsoft Office Error Code 30068-39 on Windows 11

A simple restart clears temporary files and processes that might interfere with the installation.

Close all open applications.
Restart your computer.
Attempt to install or update Microsoft Office again.

Temporarily Disable Antivirus Software

Sometimes, third-party antivirus programs can block Office installations.

Locate your antivirus icon in the system tray, right-click it, and select Pause Protection or Disable.
Proceed with the Office installation.
After installation, re-enable your antivirus software to maintain security.

Use Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

The Support and Recovery Assistant tool can identify and fix installation issues.

Visit the Microsoft Support website.
Download the tool under Uninstall and reinstall Office.
Run the downloaded file (SetupProd_OffScrub.exe).
Follow the on-screen instructions to scan and resolve the issue.

Check for Network Connectivity Issues

Windows 11

Open Settings and search for Troubleshoot.
Select Other troubleshooters.
Run the Network & Internet troubleshooter and apply any recommended fixes.
Restart your PC and retry the Office installation.

Windows 10

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings.
Select Network troubleshooter and follow the prompts.

Update Windows 11

Ensure your system is updated to avoid compatibility issues.

Open Settings and search for Updates.
Click Check for updates and install any available updates (including optional ones).
Restart your PC after updating and try the Office installation again.

Run SFC and DISM Scans to fix any corruption

Corrupted system files can cause installation problems. Use the following commands to repair them:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type the following commands one at a time and press Enter after each:

sfc /scannow

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart your PC after the scans are complete.

Try to Run the Office Installation as an Administrator

Lack of proper permissions can prevent installation.

Right-click the Office installer or shortcut.
Choose Run as administrator.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

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