{"id":1311,"date":"2023-12-13T09:06:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T09:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soporte.revolutionsoft.net\/?post_type=knowledge_base&p=1311"},"modified":"2024-09-29T21:39:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T21:39:34","slug":"eng-office-ltsc-2021-volume-license-installation-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_base","link":"https:\/\/soporte.revolutionsoft.net\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/eng-office-ltsc-2021-volume-license-installation-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"(ENG) Office LTSC 2019 \/ 2021 Volume License Installation Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

The Office Deployment Tool (ODT) is a command-line tool that allows for customized and efficient installation or configuration of volume versions of Office, ideal for business environments. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Office LTSC 2021 using ODT.<\/p>\n

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Prerequisites<\/h3>\n
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  1. Removal of existing Office<\/a> versions before installing Office LTSC 2021<\/li>\n
  2. Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)<\/a> from the official Microsoft site.<\/li>\n
  3. Have a valid Office LTSC 2019 or 2021 license and access to a volume product key, if applicable.<\/li>\n
  4. Internet connection to download installation files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Steps for Installation with ODT<\/h2>\n

    Removing Previous Versions of Office<\/h3>\n

    Before installing Office LTSC 2019 or 2021, it is essential to remove any previous version of Office to prevent software conflicts.<\/p>\n

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    1. Open the Control Panel:<\/strong> Go to Start, type \u00abControl Panel,\u00bb and open it.<\/li>\n
    2. Go to Programs and Features:<\/strong> Select \u00abUninstall a program\u00bb under the Programs section.<\/li>\n
    3. Uninstall Office:<\/strong> In the list of installed programs, look for any version of Microsoft Office. Click on it and select \u00abUninstall.\u00bb Follow the instructions to complete the process.<\/li>\n
    4. Restart the computer (recommended):<\/strong> This ensures that changes take effect and any residual files are removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Preparation<\/h2>\n
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      1. Download and Extract ODT:<\/strong> Download the Office Deployment Tool from the provided link<\/a> and extract the files into a specific folder (for example, C:\\ODT).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        You will see the file in the download folder of your PC:<\/p>\n

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          Configure the configuration.xml File<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          (Tip)<\/strong> Instead of using a text editor to create the configuration.xml file, it’s recommended to use the Office Customization Tool (OCT).<\/a><\/p>\n

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          1. Choose the architecture (32 or 64-bit). If you’re unsure, go to \u00abThis PC\u00bb and right-click \u00abProperties\u00bb. You’ll access System > Information where you can see your architecture specifications.<\/li>\n
          2. Select the product you want to deploy: In our case, Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021: volume license.<\/li>\n
          3. Select the update channel. In our case, Office LTSC 2019 \/ 2021 Perpetual Enterprise. In \u00abselect version\u00bb, indicate \u00abLatest\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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