HOW TO FIX ERROR CODE 1303 STOPS MICROSOFT 365 AND OFFICE 365/2021/2019 INSTALLATION

How to Fix Error Code 1303 Stops Microsoft 365 and Office 365/2021/2019 Installation

How to Fix Error Code 1303 Stops Microsoft 365 and Office 365/2021/2019 Installation

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This article describes the Microsoft Office error code 1303 solutions. Error code 1303– It was found that several users have issues in repairing or installing Microsoft 365 and office 2019/2021 programs on their Windows and Mac systems. The majority of problems are due to Office licensing, windows updates, insufficient system resources such as disk space, Internet connectivity, etc.

error code 1303

Office 365/2019/2021 error code 1303 Returns following error messages


Something went wrong Error code 1303 Go online for additional help

Office is Busy, There is a problem starting the Office 2021 Installation

We are sorry, but we are unable to start your program

Sorry installation can’t continue because no compatible office products are detected

We are sorry, but we can’t verify the signature of files required to install your office 365/2021/2019 product

Internet connection needed. Office error  1303

Background installation ran into a problem

Something went wrong Error code 1303 Go online for additional help


You will get this error stating “Something went wrong” When you try to start an Microsoft Office product. If the operating system is not able to add/remove the office products, It requests you to verify the file’s signature that is required to install the office 365/2021/20219 product. Generally, returns error code series 300XX, or 1xxx series depending on the cause of the problem.

Office is Busy, There is a problem starting the Office Installation


The error “Office is Busy” pops up when trying to open an Office 365 installation program such as word, excel, etc, and the office is already in progress. It displays a message “we are either updating or helping you add/remove a few programs.

Windows Registry Fix 


The registry in Windows is console that shows the structure of your Windows Operating system and its internal programs. The Hex codes inside to registry may change due to some unwanted conflicting programs which uses the same resources. To fix this microsoft office error code 1303 in office 365/2010/2016, you need to delete the altered Office Registry keys or to remove and re-create the keys with previous values. (HEX CODE or H-KEYS).

Note: Don’t do Registry changes if you are not aware of its structure as it damages applications with 1 single change. Sometimes it damages your computer operating system.

Take a support from Online Microsoft Chat Support Team regarding any unresolved issues on your computer. Also you can visit our website for more details and information for related error codes.

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