Error code 0-1012 (0) during MS office installation

Error code 0-1012 (0) while installing Microsoft office is due to registry corruption or network collaboration. It can also occur due to the registry errors and string value changes. It can also block the office program installation from being carried out successfully in the computer.

Performing the steps given below in the exact order will help you in resolving the error code in Microsoft office.

Disable anti-virus software

Antivirus software installed on the computer may also affect the network connection and it throws Error code 0-1012 (0). It also make the network connection to lag, make stream error and socket connection issues. Disable the antivirus temporarily for installation of Office program. This is a recommended step, if the error does not get fixed in offline installation.

disable antivirus to fix Error code 0-1012 (0)

Steps to disable antivirus:

  1. Open antivirus console
  2. Tap on settings
  3. Select real time protection
  5. Try installing Microsoft office again.

Disable Proxy

The Proxy setting enabled on your Internet connection may also affect the installation of Microsoft office. It pops the Error code 0-1012 (0) while installing Microsoft office from the online setup.

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Error code 0-1012 (0)

It is recommended to disable the proxy settings temporarily. The same will allow you to install Microsoft office without error messages such as couldn’t stream, execution and registry error.

Follow the steps  to disable Proxy settings:

  1. Press windows key and R key
  2. Type “appwiz.cpl
  3. In internet properties tap on connection
  4. Select LAN settings
  5. Uncheck the proxy settings
  6. Click Apply and OK
  7. Try installing Microsoft Office again

Checking and re-enabling the Windows Installer file settings



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Disk Clean Up to Fix Error code 0-1012 (0)

The temporary files in your computer may also blocks the extraction and installation of new Office program files. It may throw Error code 0-1012 (0) while installing Office 2013, office 365 and office 2016 due to the temporary left over files.

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Follow the steps to perform disk clean up:

  1.  Windows key + R   
  2. Type “cleanmgr” in the run command box.
  3. Select Drive C

Disable security Firewall temporarily to Fix Error code 0-1012 (0)

Firewall of computer may also block the office installation. It makes a non-responsive replay from the installer. It is recommended to disable the windows firewall, if the installation does not respond while installing Microsoft office.

turn off windows firewall to fix Error code 0-1012 (0)

  1. Click the start button and then click Control Panel.
  3. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
  5. Click Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) under each network location that you want to stop from being protected. Then click OK.

Complete removal and reinstallation of Microsoft Office

Another problem is faulty residual files during the installation or un-installation of previous versions of Microsoft office. It also causes the error code.

uninstall and reinstall microsoft office - Error code 0-1012 (0)

So, if the issue still persists after performing the above steps, un-installation and reinstallation of the Microsoft Office program may help to resolve the issues.

  1. Windows key + R to open the run command.
  2. Type “cpl” in the available window.
  3. Select Microsoft office under installed program list.
  5. Reinstall Microsoft office after complete removal of the program.

How to download and install Microsoft Office

Given below are some simple steps to download and install Microsoft Office from a Microsoft Office account.


Sign in to Microsoft Account.

  1. Open the web browser in the computer.
  2. Enter the url as “” in the address bar and press enter.

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Download Office

  3. The Microsoft office suit will now start downloading.

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Installing Microsoft office

  1. Once the download is completed, open the set up file of Microsoft Office located in “Downloads” folder of your computer.
  4. Wait till the installation gets completed successfully.

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Installing Microsoft Office - Error code 0-1012 (0)

All Done - Error code 0-1012 (0)

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