Where to download previous versions of Powerpoint to test an add-in in Virtual Machines

Reycon John Hernandez 20

Hello,

We purchased Virtual Machines in Azure to test our add-in against multiple Powerpoint versions.

Unfortunately, we could not find where to download specific version of Powerpoint.

We tried downloading ppt version below but once the installation is complete, it auto-updates to the recent PPT version.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/useful-microsoft-download-links-for-office-direct/7bcaa971-9493-44b6-a1ba-0db4c6957c47

We're looking to test some of the versions below.

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Thank you for all the helps.

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Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-02T06:01:30.32+00:00
Hi @Reycon John Hernandez

You may use ODT and configuration file (.xml) to download specific version of PowerPoint.

For example, if you want to install Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Version 2306 (Build 16529.20182), then you may try following .xml file.

<Configuration> <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Version="16.0.16529.20182" > <Product ID="O365ProPlusRetail"> <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> </Add> </Configuration>

The installation method, you refer to link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/deploy/overview-office-deployment-tool#install-microsoft-365-apps, run setup.exe /configure <.xml file> command in Command Prompt.

Besides, if the version number is in same update channel, you may run command in Run dialog like: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\officec2rclient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.15601.20772 to change the version number.

To check the version number and update channel, please check out: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-microsoft365-apps-by-date#version-history

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Reycon John Hernandez 20 Reputation points

2024-08-02T12:19:08.26+00:00

@Jiajing Hua-MFST Thank you for answering my inquiry.

After following your advice, I'm still getting the recent version of PPT.

Let me know if I'm doing it correctly.

Best Regards.

Reycon John Hernandez 20 Reputation points

2024-08-02T12:21:20.65+00:00

Hi @Jiajing Hua-MFST

Thank you for providing your answer to my inquiry.

I've followed your instruction and unfortunately it did not work on my end.

Kindly let me know if I'm doing it correctly.

Best Regards.

Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-05T09:42:16.7866667+00:00

Hi，

Please note, there are 2 methods in my previous reply: running ODT with .xml file or running command.

Let us take the Version 2306 (Build 16529.20182) in your image as an example, as it is also a Current Channel version number, so you may copy the command with quotes to run.

There should be a pop up shown:

Reycon John Hernandez 20 Reputation points

2024-08-05T15:47:30.16+00:00

@Jiajing Hua-MFST I did get the pop up when I run the command. But upon opening the Powerpoint, I'm still getting the latest version.

Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-06T08:56:34.51+00:00

Hi,

Based on my tests, the command can roll back Microsoft 365 Apps to earlier version.

I suggest you remove the installed Office.

To remove the Microsoft 365 Apps completely, you may search one script online: OffScrubc2r.vbs, and run it.

Or you may run SetupProd_OffScrub.exe too from link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/uninstall-office-automatically-9ad57b43-fa12-859a-9cf0-b694637b3b05

Then install Microsoft 365 Apps back. On my environment, I use following .xml file:

<Configuration>

<Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="Current">

<Product ID="O365ProPlusRetail">

<Language ID="en-us" />

</Product>

</Add>

</Configuration>

Running command setup.exe /configure XXX.xml to install Microsoft 365 Apps back. (Please note, if you want to run the Run dialog command to switch version, it's not recommended to specific the version number in .xml file)

Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-06T09:06:07.3633333+00:00

Or you use script or tool remove the Office, then install Microsoft 365 Apps with specific version number. (The .xml file sample I have pasted in my first reply as method 1).

When you need other versions, you may modify the version number in .xml file (Version="16.0.XXX.XXX"), and then remove Office, re-install it back with the version number that you want.

This method is more troublesome, but it is recommended to use this method when switching version numbers of different update channels.

Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-15T05:33:55.8666667+00:00

Hi @Reycon John Hernandez

Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

Reycon John Hernandez 20 Reputation points

2024-08-26T16:12:02.42+00:00

Hi @Jiajing Hua-MFST ,

Sorry as I was not able to get back to you asap as I was busy with our current project.

I tried following your steps but still getting the recent version.

Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-28T07:54:21.08+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for taking value time out of your busy schedule to reply to me.

Please check whether this article is helpful: How to revert to an earlier version of Office.

If it also fails, I suggest you install different versions of Office separately via using Version="16.0.XXXXX.XXXXX" in .xml file, instead of rolling back or updating the version based on the original Office.

<Configuration> <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Version="16.0.XXXXX.XXXXX" > <Product ID="O365ProPlusRetail"> <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> </Add> </Configuration>
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