Installing Office LTSC 2024 using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)

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Installing Office LTSC 2024 using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)

This guide explains the official and only method to install Office LTSC 2024 (including Pro Plus versions) using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT). The process involves creating a local installation folder and executing the installation from there.

Prerequisites

• Active Internet Connection: Required for the initial download phase only.
• Administrator Privileges: You must have admin rights on the computer.
• Office Deployment Tool (ODT): [Official Microsoft Download Link].
• Important: Ensure any previous versions of Office are completely uninstalled before proceeding.

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Step 1: Create a Working Directory and Download ODT

First, we will create a dedicated folder to hold both the deployment tool and the Office installation files.

1. Create a new folder in a convenient location, for example: C:\OfficeInstall.
2. Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) from the link above.
3. Run the downloaded file (officedeploymenttool.exe).
4. Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
5. When prompted to select a folder for extraction, navigate to and select: C:\OfficeInstall.
6. After extraction, your folder should contain a setup.exe file and several sample configuration.xml files.

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Step 2: Create the Configuration File (configuration.xml)

Now, we will create a custom XML file that instructs the ODT on which product to download and install.

1. Inside the C:\OfficeInstall folder, right-click and select New > Text Document.
2. Rename the file to configuration.xml (make sure to replace the .txt extension with .xml).
3. Right-click the new file and select Open with > Notepad.
4. Copy and paste the following XML code into the file:

XML

<Configuration>
  <Add SourcePath="C:\OfficeInstall" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
    <Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume">
      <Language ID="en-us" />
    </Product>
  </Add>
  <RemoveMSI />
  <Display Level="Full" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
  <Property Name="AUTOACTIVATE" Value="0" />
</Configuration>

Note: I have set the language to English (en-us). If you prefer Hebrew, change it back to he-il.

Key Settings Explained:

• SourcePath: Defines where files are downloaded to and installed from.
• OfficeClientEdition="64": Installs the 64-bit version (recommended). Change to "32" if needed.
• Channel="PerpetualVL2024": Sets the correct licensing channel for LTSC 2024.
• ProductID="ProPlus2024Volume": Specifies the exact product to be installed.

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Step 3: The Download Phase

In this step, we use the Command Prompt (CMD) to tell the ODT to download the installation files based on your XML configuration.

1. Open CMD as Administrator: Type cmd in the Windows search bar, right-click "Command Prompt," and select Run as Administrator.
2. Navigate to your working directory by typing the following command and pressing Enter: cd C:\OfficeInstall
3. Run the download command: setup.exe /download configuration.xml
4. Wait Patiently: You will not see a progress bar. The tool is downloading the files in the background. The process is complete when the command prompt returns to a new line. You will notice a new "Office" folder created inside C:\OfficeInstall.

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Step 4: The Installation Phase

Now that the files are downloaded, you can proceed with the installation.

1. Ensure you are still in the CMD window (as Administrator) and inside the C:\OfficeInstall folder.
2. Run the installation command: setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
3. The official Office installation window will appear, showing the progress bar. The system is now using the local files downloaded in Step 3.

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Step 5: Activation

Once the installation is finished, Office applications will be available in your Start menu.

Important: Office LTSC is a Volume License version. It is not activated via a personal Microsoft account. You must activate the product using a valid Volume License Key (MAK/KMS) provided with your purchase.