MS Office: Error 1402 - what to do?

If you encounter error 1402 when installing MS Office, it is quite annoying. However, we will explain how you can quickly fix the error.

This can be the cause of MS error code 1402

Error 1402 can occur when installing the entire Office package as well as when installing individual programs such as Word or Excel.

Basically you see the error code 1402 if the registry key cannot be opened by the setup.
This happens, for example, if you do not have the appropriate user rights.
It is also possible that third-party programs such as spyware, an antivirus tool or the firewall prevent the correct installation.

All programs that could cause installation problems should be closed as a precaution. It is best to close all tools that are currently running in the background.
Also make sure that no Windows updates are installed in the background. They can also disrupt the Office installation.
In addition, you should change the group authorization from "Everyone" to "Full Control" for the corresponding registration key to which the error code refers. Apart from that, you should always run the installation as an administrator so that you have the necessary rights.
If the measures described have not yet helped, your license file may be damaged. In the event, Microsoft has prepared a Fix-it assistant for you.

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