Why has microsoft taken over my computer

every time I want to use either office or excel I cant. cant always be connected to internet was ok till you forced me to up date

Hi,
I'm not sure what it means by it asks you for internet, for activation or something else?
If you are using Online Services such as OneDrive, Office will need to connect to internet. Sign out from these services and check the result.
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