Get Help command line (formerly SaRA)

vLatest build (expires 90 days after creation)Free

Microsoft's replacement for SaRA: scripted fixes for Office uninstall, activation and Outlook. By Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Get Help command line (formerly SaRA) is free software for Windows from Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft's replacement for SaRA: scripted fixes for Office uninstall, activation and Outlook. Download it only from learn.microsoft.com. The latest version we track is Latest build (expires 90 days after creation). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: Latest build (expires 90 days after creation)
Publisher:: Microsoft Corporation
Official site:: learn.microsoft.com
Licence:: Free — Proprietary — free
Requirements:: Windows 10 / 11

Our verdict

The old Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) is deprecated. Its tasks now live in the full Get Help app for single PCs and in this command-line version for IT admins. The command-line tool can completely remove any Office version that won't uninstall, reset Office activation, scan Outlook and fix the Teams Meeting add-in. Each build stops working 90 days after it was created, so always download it fresh from Microsoft.

Key features

Office Uninstall scenario that scrubs any Office version
Office activation and shared-computer activation fixes
Outlook and Outlook calendar scans
Teams Meeting add-in for Outlook repair

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Pros

Pro: Official fix when Office won't uninstall or activate
Pro: Scriptable for many PCs
Pro: Free

Cons

Con: Command-line only; home users should use the Get Help app
Con: Builds expire after 90 days
Con: Doesn't cover new Outlook or new Teams

What's new in Latest build (expires 90 days after creation)

See what changed in Latest build (expires 90 days after creation) in the official release notes

Version history

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Requirements

OS: Windows 10 / 11
Architecture: 64-bit, 32-bit
Also needs: Some scenarios need an elevated Command Prompt

Licence

Type: Free
Licence: Proprietary — free
Publisher: learn.microsoft.com

Where these facts come from

Command line version of Get Help

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Is SaRA still available?

Microsoft says the Support and Recovery Assistant is deprecated. Use the Get Help app on a single PC, or the command-line version of Get Help for scripted repairs.

How do I completely uninstall Office when Control Panel fails?

Run the command-line Get Help with the OfficeScrubScenario as described in Microsoft's article. It removes any Office version, or only the one you specify.

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