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Office Deployment Tool: How to Download, Install and Configure
This will cover all information necessary to use Office Deployment Tool
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Published onJuly 15, 2024
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Deploying Microsoft Office can sometimes feel like navigating a maze, but with the Office Deployment Tool (ODT), the process becomes much more manageable. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you master the Office Deployment Tool and streamline your Office setup.
How can I download and use Office Deployment Tool?
1. Download the Office Deployment Tool
By following these steps, you will successfully download and extract the necessary files for the Office Deployment Tool.
2. Create and save your configuration file
This configuration file will contain all the necessary settings for deploying Office 365 based on your choices, ensuring a smooth installation process. We also have a complete guide onhow to use the Office Customization Tool.
3. Run the Office Deployment Tool in Download Mode
This will download the Office installation files specified in your configuration file. The process may take some time depending on your internet speed.
4. Run the Office Deployment Tool in Configure Mode
This command will use the configuration file to install Office based on the specified settings.
5. Apply new application preferences
This will apply the new application preferences to Microsoft 365 Apps without changing other deployment settings.
6. Create an app-v package
This will create an App-V package for Microsoft 365 Apps in the specified directory.
7. Troubleshoot extraction issues
If the Office Deployment Tool fails to extract files, this command can often resolve underlying issues with system file registrations.
8. Add publisher after initial installation
This will download and add Publisher to your existing installation.
By following these steps, you can effectively use the Office Deployment Tool to download, install, and configure Microsoft 365 Apps, handle updates, exclude specific applications, and troubleshoot issues.
Remember to keep your configuration files updated and regularly check for any new updates or changes in the Office Deployment Tool to ensure smooth and efficient deployments in the future.
You might also be interested in how toget the Office Click to run installer. We hope that our guide cleared all the useful information about Office Deployment Tool and how to use it.
If you have any questions or suggestion, feel free to use the comments below.
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
