This guide shows you exactly how to download, install, and customize Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and the Office Customization Tool (OCT). Copy the XML template, run the commands, and deploy with confidence.
Office 2024 LTSC delivers long-term stability and a predictable feature set. ODT handles the download and installation via a configuration XML, while OCT provides a friendly web interface to generate that XML. Together, they offer reliable, repeatable deployments for single PCs or entire organizations.
Official resources:
Download Office Deployment Tool (ODT) ·
Open Office Customization Tool (OCT) ·
Office LTSC Overview
C:\ODT.Tip: Keep ODT in a short path like C:\ODT to avoid issues with long file names.
Create a file named configuration.xml in your ODT folder. Use the template below and replace placeholders with your exact product and language choices.
<Configuration>
<Add OfficeClientEdition="64">
<Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume">
<Language ID="en-us" />
</Product>
</Add>
<Display Level="Full" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
<Updates Enabled="TRUE" />
<RemoveMSI />
</Configuration>
cd /d C:\ODTsetup.exe /download configuration.xmlsetup.exe /configure configuration.xmlHeads up: The download step runs silently; watch network usage or the folder size to confirm progress.
configuration.xml (or another name) in C:\ODT.setup.exe /configure configuration.xmlTip: OCT helps avoid manual XML mistakes and keeps your deployment standardized.
After installation, you’ll need to activate Office using your license key. You can activate it using the graphical interface (GUI) or via Command Prompt.
Open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel).
You’ll be prompted to enter a product key.
Enter your 25-character Office 2024 LTSC license key.
Click Activate and wait for verification.
Once successful, Office will display a message confirming activation.
Allow time for large downloads. Temporarily disable strict firewalls or proxies if they block content delivery. Re-run as Administrator.
Verify Language ID and ExcludeApp entries in your XML. Re-run the configure command.
Ensure <RemoveMSI /> is present to remove older MSI-based Office versions before install.
Yes. Once you’ve downloaded the Office files with ODT, you can install without continuous internet access.
Use the product and language IDs provided with your license or in Microsoft’s deployment documentation. Replace [YOUR_PRODUCT_ID] and [YOUR_LANGUAGE_ID] in the XML accordingly.
No. This guide intentionally avoids MAK/volume activation. Focus on download, install, and customization steps.
Yes. Use <ExcludeApp ID="AppName"/> entries for any apps you don’t want installed.
No, but it’s recommended. OCT simplifies creating a clean, valid configuration XML for ODT.
Office Deployment Tool (ODT) ·
Office Customization Tool (OCT) ·
Office LTSC Overview
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