Microsoft Update Breaks Office You Already Bought | Compute This

Microsoft Update Breaks Office You Already Bought | Compute This Paid for Microsoft Office outright? A recent "optional" Microsoft update installed itself anyway and left some people staring at an "Unlicensed Product" message, or missing Office altogether. This week Thor explains what happened with update KB5002907, why Microsoft hit pause, and the simple fix: your original product key. Thor also takes a fun look back at tech predictions that never came true, from Einstein on nuclear power to Ballmer on the iPhone, and asks who benefits from today's AI doom headlines and data center scare ads. Plus, the robot store that handed out a snack and then refunded it. It's a fast, plain-English show for anyone who wants the real story behind the tech headlines. In this episode: Around the shops: Safe Upgrade is ready for Windows 26H2, only 430 of 600 spots left, and new jobs posted for the new flagship A Microsoft update deactivated Office for people who bought it outright, and how your original product key fixes it The tech predictions that flopped, and why fear makes better headlines than facts The AI doom campaign and data center fear ads: follow the money LAX's robot store, a $1.29 Perrier refund, and the robot that is supposed to end humanity Whether an update knocked out your Office or your computer needs some care before the next big Windows release, the team at Schrock Innovations is ready to help. Stop by our Des Moines service center or visit schrockinnovations.com for real answers from real people. Show Notes: Microsoft pauses KB5002907 update after Office license deactivations AI doom: a brief history of bad tech predictions A robot arm handed me a snack at this LA convenience store Schrock Innovations