Error 80090016 - Clear TPM

Creation date: 8/3/2026 12:47 PM    Updated: 8/3/2026 12:48 PM   account activation microsoft office tpm user account
This error happens when swapping hard drives.

1. Logged in as affected user open up command prompt as an administrator
2. Type in dsregcmd /leave
3. Open Device Manager right click TPM Module in Security and uninstall 
4. Reboot then activate MS Office

***You may need to clear TPM from Windows by going to Security Processor Troubleshooting***
***If that fails, go into the system BIOs to also clear TPM keys. ***