Microsoft Office Deployment Tool - Really Bad Error Message
TLDRIn this video, the speaker shares a frustrating experience with a Microsoft Office 2019 installation error message, unrelated to the actual misconfiguration. By mistakenly including an extra 'XML' in the configuration file name, the installation process was halted with a confusing error message. The speaker explains how correcting the file name resolved the issue, allowing for a smooth download and installation of Microsoft Office on a new computer.
Takeaways
- 🚀 The speaker encountered a significant error while installing Microsoft Office 2019 using the Microsoft Office deployment tool.
- 😅 A seemingly unrelated error message appeared due to a small misconfiguration on the speaker's part.
- 📌 The video aims to help others who might face a similar error message and provide a solution.
- 💡 The error message was misleading, as it suggested issues with the internet connection and hard drive space, despite the system being new and having ample resources.
- 🔍 The root cause was an extra 'XML' in the configuration file name, leading to the system not recognizing the correct configuration file.
- 📑 Renaming the file or correcting the file name in the setup code resolved the issue.
- 🎥 The video demonstrates a trick to open a command prompt in the directory where setup.exe and configuration files are located.
- 📈 The video also shows the process of the Office installation files being downloaded and stored in a folder on the hard drive.
- 🤝 The speaker offers help with IT support through their organization, Dedicated Managers, and encourages viewers to reach out for assistance.
- 📢 The video encourages viewers to subscribe for future content and engage with the community by sharing their own experiences with error messages.
Q & A
What was the main issue the speaker encountered while installing Microsoft Office 2019?
-The main issue was a profoundly bad error message that was triggered due to a small misconfiguration on the speaker's part, specifically having an extra 'XML' in the configuration file name.
How did the speaker discover the trick to open a command prompt in the directory?
-The speaker discovered the trick by accident and mentioned it as a cool little trick they didn't know before, which allowed them to navigate to the directory containing 'setup.exe' and 'configuration.xml'.
What was the misleading error message the speaker received during the installation process?
-The misleading error message stated, 'We're sorry we had a problem stalling your office program is your internet connection working do you have enough free space on your hard drive', which didn't make sense as the speaker was using a brand-new computer with a large hard drive and a working internet connection.
What was the actual problem that caused the error message?
-The actual problem was that the configuration file the speaker was trying to load had an extra 'XML' in its name, which made the system unable to find the correct configuration file.
How did the speaker resolve the issue with the configuration file?
-The speaker resolved the issue by correcting the file name in the setup code to match the actual file name, which was 'configuration.xml' instead of 'configuration.xml.xml'.
What was the outcome after the speaker corrected the file name?
-After correcting the file name, the installation process began to work silently without any error messages, and the folder started to fill up with downloaded files.
How much space did the downloaded files initially occupy?
-Initially, the downloaded files occupied 714-724 kilobytes of space.
What was the final size of the downloaded files?
-The final size of the downloaded files was over 300 megabytes.
What advice does the speaker give to others who have experienced bad error messages?
-The speaker suggests forming a support group to share experiences and offer help with IT support, and encourages others to reach out if they need assistance.
Where can viewers find more information or contact for IT support as mentioned by the speaker?
-Viewers can find more information or contact for IT support on dedicatedmanagers.com.
What does the speaker suggest at the end of the video for those who have experienced bad error messages?
-The speaker suggests sharing their own trauma from error messages in the comments section to discuss and possibly form a support group.
Outlines
🤖 Encountering a Frustrating Error Message
The speaker, Terry Caliendo, begins by sharing a personal experience with a particularly offensive and confusing error message while installing Microsoft Office 2019 for a local nonprofit organization. He explains that the error was unrelated to a small misconfiguration he had made and decided to create a video to share the solution. The error message he encountered was misleading, suggesting internet connection and hard drive space issues, despite the fact that the computer was new with ample resources. The video aims to help others who might come across the same error message and offers a solution to the problem.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Microsoft Office Deployment Tool
💡Error Message
💡Configuration File
💡Command Prompt
💡Setup.exe
💡Misconfiguration
💡Hard Drive
💡Internet Connection
💡Rename
💡Download Files
💡IT Support
Highlights
Experienced a profoundly bad error message while installing Microsoft Office 2019.
The error occurred using the Microsoft Office deployment tool for a local nonprofit.
The misconfiguration was unrelated to the error message encountered.
A video tutorial is provided to help others solve a similar issue.
The video is part of a larger video series, with the full link provided in the description.
A command prompt trick is shared, opening in the directory where setup files are located.
The problem arose from an extra 'XML' added to the configuration file name.
The incorrect configuration file name led to a confusing error message.
The error message falsely suggested issues with internet connection and hard drive space.
Renaming the file or correcting the file name in the setup code resolved the issue.
The corrected setup allowed for silent downloading of files.
The folder properties showed the progress of the Microsoft Office download.
The video aims to help others overcome 'error message trauma'.
A call to action for IT support is made, offering assistance through dedicated managers.
Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for future videos on the topic.
The video concludes with an invitation to share personal 'error message trauma' stories.