When you try to install Office you may get the following error message, or an error message that contains error code 0-1018:

We’re sorry, but we could not start your Office installation. Another installation is in progress, please try again later.
This error can occur if an Office install, update or uninstall was running before you tried to install Office.Check for an Office icon in the Windows system tray and click it to check the install progress. If an install is already running, wait until it’s done before you start your Office install.If you can’t find an Office icon in the system tray, uninstall Office using the easy fix tool, and then reinstall it:

Uninstall and reinstall Office

Use the Office uninstall support tool to completely uninstall Office from your computer and try reinstalling Office again.

  • Click the button below to download and install the Office uninstall support tool

Download

  • Follow the steps below to download the uninstall support tool according to your browser.