Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There
The error “Office Is Installing In The Background (87%) Stuck There” typically happens due to hardware dependencies in system processes. It often occurs when there are insufficient permissions on the user’s computer, or issues with services required by the installation, such as the print spooler or hardware acceleration. Below are the troubleshooting steps to help you resolve this issue

Solution 1: Disable Print Spooler Service or Hardware Acceleration
- First, disable the Print Spooler service or hardware acceleration in your computer’s services and properties.
- Try reinstalling Office after making these adjustments.
If this doesn’t work, proceed with the next solution.
Solution 2: Use a Fix It Uninstaller to Remove Office Traces
If the installation is still stuck, you can remove traces of Office using a Fix It Uninstaller tool:
- Download and run a Fix It tool to uninstall Office completely.
- After uninstallation, attempt to reinstall Office.
Solution 3: Add Network and Network Service to Admin Roles
- Using Computer Management, add a new admin account for “Network” or “Network Service” under the “Local Users and Groups” section.
- Assign the new user to the Admin Group.
- Retry the installation after adding these roles.
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