Error Code 3-1 Installing Microsoft Office

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Office Error Code 3-1 Solutions
This can occur in the below enlisted versions of the MS Operating System

Windows Server Edition of the year 2012/2008
Windows 7 /8 /8.1/10
You can also check the event log for more information about office installation errors by selecting the event source VSTO4.0 from windows applications logs. Here providing some example screenshots of how to check log and office licensing event issues.

Indications of the Error Code 3-1
It is noteworthy that the detection of the Error Code 3-1 in the earlier stages of the installation process can help you save a lot of time and effort. And there is no requirement of being a techno savvy to detect the early warning signs of this kind of error.

The Following are Certain Critical Signs of Error Code 3-1
The installation process of Microsoft Office will stop in an abrupt
An error message will be displayed on your screen when you open office 365/2010/2013 program every time
The performance of your computer becomes slow and often hangs
How does this Office Error Code 3-1 appear?
When it comes ...
... to the technical failures, then there can be a multiple number of factors contributing to the occurrence of this kind of installation error code 3-1. They are given below

Slow speed of the Internet while installing Office program that may pause the background installation process abruptly
A previous Office installation that failed or corrupt
Domain Name System conflict issue (DNS)
The security settings of your computer, software or the firewall blocking the installation process
Proxy Settings that are active on your computer
The pre-existing versions of the Office Suite
Failed Repair/Change/Partial/Removal/Incomplete/Installation of Office Suite
How to Fix Error Code 3-1?
Turn-off the firewall settings and anti-virus
Remove the temp files
Perform the system file scanning
Repair/remove the installed office software
Update the pending software patches from Microsoft
Re-install the office package from MS account
1.Turn-off windows firewall
Firstly, it is advisable to TURN OFF all the security settings, including the Firewall and security software. Then, if you have an antivirus security software installed in your computer, then TURN OFF the same on a temporary basis.

2.Remove the temp files
Go to path C:\Windows\Temp
Select all files and click on delete
Type %temp% in start menu search bar
Delete all files , you can skip files that are running in the background
3.Perform the sfc scan
Click on the Start button
Type CMD
Right click and run as an ADMINISTRATOR
Type the command SFC /SCANNOW in the command window and
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