How to fix
Microsoft Office error 30068-39
on Windows

I keep facing Microsoft Office error 30068-39 when trying to install it. I am using the 2016 version. Can you help me here?

Whereas Microsoft Office is a reliable product, it also, at times, may experience errors that negatively impact workflow. One of the errors is the Microsoft Office error code 30068-39, which typically occurs at the time of installation or update of Office applications. This error can prevent the installation process from being completed successfully; therefore, the user cannot effectively use the Office programs.

The 30068-39 error will often appear with a message indicating that some problem happened during the installation or update process, but it barely informs the user about the reason behind the error.

It can also be noticed by users that even successive attempts to install or update Office result in this very same error, which can be frustrating and hampers productivity. This error can affect both individual and corporate users; thus, understanding its potential causes and solutions is imperative.

There are a few possible causes for the Microsoft Office error 30068-39: one of the most common is conflicts with existing Office installations or, quite often, remnants of previous installations that did not completely uninstall.

Network issues or connectivity problems while downloading and installing can also cause this error, as can interruptions caused by third-party security programs. Also, inadequate permissions or system policies - such as those enforced by User Account Control (UAC) - may hinder the proper installation of Office. Moreover, outdated Windows system files or components could further cause the error 30068-39.

There are quite a few steps one might apply in troubleshooting to fix the Microsoft Office error 30068-39. They range from very basic, such as restarting your PC, to more advanced, including the use of an Office removal tool followed by the reinstallation of Office.

More details on how to carry out these solutions will be given below. To ensure the stability of the system and to fix underlying problems that may contribute to installation errors, it is recommended to use the [d1] repair tool, which can help fix corrupted files and improve overall system performance.

Fix 1. Restart your PC

Restarting your computer can clear temporary files and processes that might interfere with the Office installation and potentially resolve the 30068-39 error.

• Close all open programs and restart your PC.
• Once your system reboots, try installing or updating Microsoft Office again.

Fix 2. Disable antivirus software temporarily

Third-party antivirus programs can sometimes block or interfere with the Office installation, causing the 30068-39 error.

• Locate the antivirus icon in the system tray and right-click on it.
• Choose Pause protection or Disable depending on your software.
• Proceed with the Office installation.
• Once complete, re-enable your antivirus software.

Fix 3. Use Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant

• Open your browser and go to the official Microsoft support website.
• Scroll down and click Download under Uninstall and reinstall Office.
• Once downloaded, double-click SetupProd_OffScrub.exe to launch it.
• When prompted, click Install.
• Once installed, launch Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.
• Select Office & Office Apps and click Next.
• Next, choose I have Office 365 subscription, but I'm having trouble installing it option and click Next.
• Click Yes to begin a scan.
• Follow instructions after the scan is finished.

Fix 4. Check for network connectivity issues

Windows 11

• Type Troubleshoot in Windows search and press Enter.
• Select Other troubleshooters.
• Find Network & Internet troubleshooter from the list and select Run.
• Wait till the process is finished and apply the offered fixes.
• Restart your computer.

Windows 10

• Right-click on Start and pick Settings.
• Go to Network & Internet section.
• On the right side, find the Advanced network settings section.
• Click Network troubleshooter, specify the problem, and wait till the scan is finished.
• When done, apply all the recommendations.

Fix 5. Run Windows Update

Make sure your Windows is up-to-date before proceeding with the Office installation.

• Type Updates in Windows search and hit Enter.
• If updates are available, click Install updates.
• Otherwise, click Check for updates.
• If optional updates are available, install them as well.
• When all the update processes are complete, restart your device.

Fix 6. Run SFC and DISM scans

Corrupted system files can cause issues during the installation of Office, resulting in the 30068-39 error. Running SFC and DISM scans can repair these files.

• Type in cmd in Windows search.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• When User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
• Copy and paste this command and hit Enter:
  sfc /scannow
• Wait for the scan to finish.
• As soon as it finishes, Windows will report whether integrity violations were found and if they could be fixed. Regardless of the outcome, use these commands next, pressing Enter after each:
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  (Note: if you get an error executing this last command, add /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess to it and try again).
  
• Close down the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

Fix 7. Run the Office installation as an administrator

Insufficient permissions can prevent Office from installing properly, leading to the 30068-39 error.

• Right-click on the Microsoft Office app or the application's shortcut.
• Select Run as administrator.
• When the User Account Control prompt shows up, click Yes.
• Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Fix 8. Perform a clean boot

Performing a clean boot can help identify if any background applications are interfering with the Office installation.

• Type msconfig in the Windows search box and press Enter.
• Pick the Services tab.
• Mark Hide all Microsoft services and select Disable all.
• Select the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
• In the Task Manager, right-click on each of the items and select Disable, then close the Task Manager.
• Go to the Boot tab, mark the Safe Boot option, then click Apply and OK.
• On the System Configuration window, click OK.
• Restart your PC.
• Try installing or updating Office in the clean boot environment.