Download and Install Office 2019/2021/O365 Apps with Office Deployment Tool (ODT) via PowerShell/CMD
TLDRThis video tutorial demonstrates the process of using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to download and install Microsoft Office applications, specifically Office 2019/2021/O365, via PowerShell or CMD. The ODT offers greater control over installations, allowing users to specify products, languages, and licensing options. The video guides viewers through downloading the ODT, configuring the setup with a custom XML file, and executing the installation. The presenter opts to install Office Professional Plus 2019, removing additional applications like Visio and Project for this instance. The tutorial concludes with a successful installation and the option to sign in or enter a product key to activate the software.
Takeaways
- 🖥️ The video demonstrates using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to install Microsoft Office applications.
- 🔧 ODT is a command-line tool for downloading, deploying, and managing click-to-run versions of Office like Microsoft 365 and volume license versions.
- 📂 Download and extract the ODT setup into a new folder, such as 'MSO', for organization.
- 📄 Edit the configuration XML file to define the installation options, such as products and languages.
- 💻 Use PowerShell run as administrator for the installation process.
- 🧹 Clear the PowerShell screen with the 'CLS' command before starting the installation.
- 📂 Navigate to the 'MSO' folder where the ODT setup and configuration files are located.
- 🔄 Specify which Office applications to install by modifying the configuration file, removing unwanted products like Project and Visio.
- 🚀 Initiate the download with 'setup.exe /download CONFIG.xml' in PowerShell.
- 🔍 Monitor the data flow in Task Manager's Performance section during the download.
- 🔄 After downloading, run the installation with 'setup.exe /configure CONFIG.xml'.
- 🏁 Check the Start menu to confirm successful installation of the Office applications.
Q & A
What is the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) used for?
-The Office Deployment Tool (ODT) is a command-line tool used to download, deploy, and manage click-run versions of Microsoft Office, such as Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise or Business, as well as one-time purchase and volume license versions of Office.
How does the ODT provide more control over Office installations?
-The ODT allows users to define which products and languages to install, providing more control over the Office installation process.
What types of Office applications can be installed using the ODT?
-Using the ODT, one can install various Office applications, including Microsoft 365 Apps, Visio, Project, and other one-time purchase and volume license versions of Office.
How do you obtain the ODT setup?
-The ODT setup can be downloaded from the official source and then extracted into a folder, such as one named MSO, on the user's computer.
What is the purpose of the configuration files in the ODT?
-Configuration files in the ODT are used to define the installation options, such as which Office applications to install and which languages to include.
How can you edit the configuration file?
-Configuration files can be edited using text editors like Notepad or Notepad++ to specify the desired installation options.
Is it necessary to run PowerShell as an administrator when using the ODT?
-Yes, it is recommended to run PowerShell as an administrator when using the ODT to ensure proper execution of commands.
How do you initiate the download of Office files using the ODT?
-To initiate the download, you run the setup.exe with the /download flag and specify the configuration file using the /config flag followed by the path to the XML file.
What happens after the Office files are downloaded?
-Once the files are downloaded, a folder named 'office' is created within the directory, and the files can be seen in the properties with increasing size as the download progresses.
How is the installation of the downloaded Office files performed?
-The installation is performed by running the setup.exe with the /configure flag and specifying the configuration file using the /config flag followed by the path to the XML file.
What can be done after the installation is complete?
-After the installation, users can open the Start menu, find the Office applications, sign in with their account or enter a product key to activate the software, and start using the Office applications.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Office Deployment Tool
This paragraph introduces the Office Deployment Tool (ODT), a command-line utility for downloading and deploying Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft 365, Visio, and Project. It highlights the tool's ability to provide more control over installations, allowing users to define which products and languages are installed. The speaker guides the audience through the initial setup process, including downloading the ODT, extracting it to a designated folder, and preparing for the configuration of the installation options using XML files and text editors like Notepad or Notepad++.
🚀 Downloading and Configuring Office 2019
In this paragraph, the speaker demonstrates the process of downloading the Microsoft Office 2019 package using the ODT. They show how to modify the configuration file to select the desired applications for installation, such as removing Project and Visio to focus on the Professional Plus 2019 volume license edition. The speaker then uses PowerShell as an administrator to execute the download command, which initiates the data transfer visible through the task manager's performance section. After the download is complete, the speaker explains how to proceed with the installation using the /configure command and the same configuration file, resulting in the successful installation of the specified Office applications.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
💡PowerShell
💡Configuration File
💡Command Line
💡Professional Plus 2019
💡Volume License
💡Setup.exe
💡Task Manager
💡MSO Folder
💡Product Activation
Highlights
Using Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to install Microsoft Office applications
ODT is a command line tool for downloading and deploying Office
Control over installation by defining products and languages
Support for Microsoft 365 apps, Visio, Project, and volume license versions of Office
Downloading ODT and extracting it into a new folder
Editing the configuration file to specify installation options
Running setup.exe from the command line
Using PowerShell as administrator for the installation process
Clearing the screen with CLS and accessing the MSO folder
Renaming the configuration file for easier use
Specifying applications to install by editing the configuration file
Downloading the MS Office 2019 package using the modified configuration file
Monitoring data flow during download with Task Manager
Initiating installation with the /configure command
Completing the installation and verifying the installed Office apps
Signing in with an account or entering a product key to activate Office
Successfully installing MS Office 2019 Professional Plus using ODT