Today we will show you how to activate Microsoft Project and Visio 2019/2016 free, without programs and using a KMS license, so you can continue to use the programs after your trial periods have expired.
As you probably know, these programs are not included in any of the versions / Microsoft Office editions for Windows, so they must be downloaded and activated separately.
If you don't have it yet, or if you got it from a site other than Microsoft, first download the software and install it:
If you already have it, continue reading this guide to be able to use project management software and / or the diagram software without any limitation.
How to activate Microsoft Visio and Project 2019/2016
Like Office, Visio and Project require a product code for activation. You can get this license by a one-time payment or by subscription, similar a Microsoft 365.
However, not everyone can pay hundreds of dollars for a license. Fortunately, you can buy one. cheap Visio and Project Professional key from the links below:
Once you have the product key, open the application and then access Account> Change product key to enter the.
Anyway, Here are other ways to activate without programs or cracks.
Activation with KMS key through CMD
Follow these steps to activate Microsoft Visio and Project Professional or Standard 2019/2016:
1. In the Windows search engine, type CMD
2. Run the Symbol of the system as administrator (right click> Execute as an administrator)
3. To go to the location where the program is installed, copy the following command to the CMD and hit Enter to run it:
cd /d %ProgramFiles%Microsoft OfficeOffice16
cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%Microsoft OfficeOffice16Depending on the architecture of your PC, run one of the above commands. The first if you installed the version of 64 bits or the second if you installed the version of 32 bits (x86).
If you are not sure which version you installed, run both. One will show an error, but the other will run correctly.
4. Copy some of the following commands into the CMD depending on the program you have installed on your PC (Project Visio) and its version:
Visio 2019:
for /f %x in ('dir /b ..rootLicenses16visiopro2019vl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..rootLicenses16%x"
Visio 2016:
for /f %x in ('dir /b ..rootLicenses16visioprovl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..rootLicenses16%x"
Project 2019:
for /f %x in ('dir /b ..rootLicenses16projectpro2019vl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..rootLicenses16%x"
Project 2016:
for /f %x in ('dir /b ..rootLicenses16projectprovl_kms*.xrm-ms') do cscript ospp.vbs /inslic:"..rootLicenses16%x"
To run the command, press Enter and wait for your retail license to convert to volume license. Note that this step is necessary if you have downloaded Project / Visio from the Microsoft links we provide on this website.
5. To end, copy the following command replacing “KMS_KEY” by one of the keys that we show you below:
cscript ospp.vbs /inpkey:CLAVE_KMS
cscript ospp.vbs /sethst:kms8.msguides.com
cscript ospp.vbs /setprt:1688
cscript ospp.vbs /actVisio and Project KMS keys:
- Visio 2019: 9BGNQ-K37YR-RQHF2-38RQ3-7VCBB
- Visio 2016: PD3PC-RHNGV-FXJ29-8JK7D-RJRJK
- Project 2019: B4NPR-3FKK7-T2MBV-FRQ4W-PKD2B
- Project 2016: YG9NW-3K39V-2T3HJ-93F3Q-G83KT
Remember you need to be connected to the internet for this to work.
That's all! If everything goes fine, should see the message on the console.
To verify activation, open the app and go to Account. Here you need to make sure the message appears “Activated Product” in the product information.
Now tell us:
Did you manage to activate Project or Visio from CMD? Did the KMS key help you?
We read you in the comments.
