How to fix “Something Went Wrong” error when installing Office

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[{"selector":"#anim-5a19bb60-bfdc-494c-b151-317ef7075597","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-daa51300-2aaa-46fe-a8b8-21ccdfdd37d4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-100%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Install Office using different Internet Connection If you are trying to install Office at School or Work, consider connecting your device with a different Internet connection at Home, Public Place, Friend’s place or to a Wireless hotspot and then try to install Office again. www.fixitkb.com

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