Install or Activate Microsoft Project 2019

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Last updated: Mar 06, 2024 by Christine Sandella
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Once your Microsoft Project software request form has been processed, you will receive a download link and license code via email. Once received, follow the steps below to install the software on your computer.

Note: This installation process is only applicable for Microsoft Windows. MS Project is not available for Apple Macintosh devices.

Install Microsoft Project

  1. Click on the download link provided in the email.

  2. On the MS Project 2019 Download page, click on the link for Windows Installer to initiate a download of the file. Note: If a message appears indicating that the file cannot be securely downloaded, select the up arrow next to Discard, then select the Keep option.

  3. Once the download is completed, navigate to your downloads folder. Then, right click on the file and choose Extract All.

    File menu with a red box around the Extract All... option.

     

  4. A dialog box will appear where you will be prompted to choose a folder where you would like to save the files. You can either browse and choose a new file location or have the files saved to the default folder. Once your destination is selected, click the Extract button.

    Select a destination and extract files dialog box with a red box around the Extract button.

     

  5. Once files have been extracted, right click on Deploy-Application.EXE and select Run as administrator from the dropdown menu.

     

  6. You may be prompted to allow an unknown publisher to make changes to your device. Choose Yes to automatically start the installer. Note: If you have any MS Office applications open, you will be prompted to close them before the installer can proceed. Do NOT launch any MS programs while the installer is running.

     

  7. Once installation is complete, you will get a prompt indicating that installation was successful.

License Activation of MS Project 2019

  1. Select the Windows Start icon on your taskbar, then type “Project” in the menu’s search field.

  2. When you launch MS Project 2019:

    1. Activation Wizard Prompt: You may see a dialog box asking you to activate the software.

      1. On the right-hand side, click the Change Product Key button.

      2. Enter the license code provided in the email, then select Activate Office to activate the software.

    2. Through Account Settings: Click on Account in the lower left navigation.

      1. In the right-side call out box, click Change Product Key.

      2. Enter the license code provided in the email, then select Activate Office to activate the software.