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How to install office from ODT while keeping the previous versions?

Anonymous
2023-05-21T05:58:52+00:00

I have Office 2019 that came free along with my computer. Now, I need MS Access, so I am installing office using ODT again and trying to edit the xml file to install only access. On doing that, my main office is getting deleted. How can I keep both the versions since I need them for school purposes?

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Anonymous
2023-05-21T12:14:07+00:00

Acquiring the installation files for Office 2021 or any other version typically requires a valid license or a subscription. As an individual consumer, you would typically need to purchase a license or subscribe to an Office 2021 plan to obtain the installation files legally.

If you have an existing Office 2019 installation, it means you already have the necessary installation files for that version. However, those files may not be compatible with Office 2021. Each version of Office has its own unique installation files and requirements.

To obtain the Office 2021 installation files, you can consider the following options:

Purchase a license or subscription: Visit the official Microsoft website or authorized resellers to purchase a license or subscription for Office 2021. This will provide you with access to the installation files for the latest version.

Office 365 subscription: If you have an active Office 365 subscription, you may be entitled to the latest version of Office as part of your subscription. You can log in to your Office 365 account and follow the instructions to download and install Office 2021.

Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC): If you have a volume license agreement with Microsoft, you can log in to the VLSC portal and access the Office 2021 installation files based on your agreement.

Software distribution by educational institution: In some cases, educational institutions provide their students with access to Office 2021 or other versions of Office through their software distribution channels. You can check with your school or university if they offer Office 2021 for students.

Remember that it's important to obtain the installation files from official and authorized sources to ensure legality and avoid any potential security risks.

If you have any other questions or need assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. It will be my pleasure to Assist you.

Best Regards, Sneha

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Anonymous
2023-05-21T08:50:43+00:00

I apologize for the confusion. I missed the ExcludeApp element to exclude the existing Office 2019 installation. Also, the SourcePath attribute should point to the location where you have the Office installation files for the version you want to install.

To address the error you encountered and clarify the SourcePath value, please follow these revised steps:

  1. Create a new folder on your computer where you can store the Office Deployment Tool files. For example, let's use "ODT" as the folder name.
  2. Place the Office installation files for the version you want to install (e.g., Office 2021) into the "ODT" folder. If you don't have the installation files, you may need to acquire them through official channels.
  3. Open a text editor, such as Notepad, and modify the XML configuration file as follows:

<Configuration> <Add SourcePath="C:\ODT" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL20211"> <Product ID="Access2021Volume"> <Language ID="en-us" /> <ExcludeApp ID="All" /> </Product> </Add> <Updates Enabled="True" /> </Configuration>

Make sure to replace "C:\ODT" in the SourcePath attribute with the actual path to the "ODT" folder you created.

  1. Save the XML configuration file with a descriptive name, such as "configuration.xml," and place it in the same "ODT" folder.
  2. Open a command prompt as an administrator.
  3. Navigate to the folder where you stored the Office Deployment Tool files (e.g., "ODT") using the cd command. For example, if the folder is located at C:\ODT, run the command cd C:\ODT.
  4. Execute the following command to start the installation process using the ODT and the XML configuration file:

setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

Please ensure that the setup.exe file is located in the same folder as the ODT files.

If you have any other questions or need assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. It will be my pleasure to Assist you.

Best Regards, Sneha

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-21T12:03:53+00:00

    Is getting the Installation files free? Or I have 'installer' and the location files for my installed office 2019.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-21T08:21:41+00:00

    I am getting an error - that to install this products first uninstall the following products and try again. Also can you please explain what i need to enter in the sourcepath?

    xml -
    <Configuration>

    <Add SourcePath="C:\ODT" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL20211"> 

      &lt;Product ID="Access2021Volume" &gt; 

     &lt;Language ID="en-us" /&gt; 

  &lt;/Product&gt;

    </Add>

    <Updates Enabled="True" />

    </Configuration>

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-21T07:51:02+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm Sneha and I'd be happy to help you out with your question. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

    To achieve it, Please refer to following steps :-

    1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) installer.
    2. Create a new folder on your computer, such as "ODT," to store the Office Deployment Tool files.
    3. Open a text editor, like Notepad, and create a new XML configuration file. This file will define the installation options for the specific Office components you want to install. In this case, you only require Microsoft Access. Here's an example XML configuration file:

    <Configuration> <Add SourcePath="C:\Path\to\Office\installation\files" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2019"> <Product ID="ProPlus2019Volume" > <Language ID="en-us" /> <ExcludeApp ID="Access" /> </Product> </Add> <Updates Enabled="True" /> </Configuration>

    Make sure to replace "C:\Path\to\Office\installation\files" with the actual path to your Office installation files. The Channel attribute specifies the edition of Office (e.g., PerpetualVL2019 for Office 2019 volume license edition).

    1. Save the XML configuration file with a descriptive name, like "configuration.xml," in the folder where you stored the Office Deployment Tool files (e.g., "ODT").
    2. Open a command prompt as an administrator.
    3. Use the cd command to navigate to the folder where you saved the Office Deployment Tool files (e.g., "ODT"). For instance, if the folder is located at C:\ODT, run the command cd C:\ODT.
    4. Execute the following command to initiate the installation process using the ODT and the XML configuration file you created:

    setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

    1. The installation process will commence, and it should install Microsoft Access without removing your existing Office 2019 installation.

    By following these steps, you can successfully install Microsoft Access without affecting your previous Office 2019 installation, allowing you to maintain both versions for your school requirements.

    For more Information, please refer to following resources :-

    1. Supported scenarios for installing different versions of Office, Project, and Visio on the same computer - https://learn.microsoft.com/deployoffice/install-different-office-visio-and-project-versions-on-the-same-computer
    2. Install and use different versions of Office on the same PC - https://support.microsoft.com/office/install-and-use-different-versions-of-office-on-the-same-pc-6ebb44ce-18a3-43f9-a187-b78c513788bf
    3. Deploy Office 2019 (for IT Pros) - https://learn.microsoft.com/deployoffice/office2019/deploy
    4. Overview of the Office Deployment Tool - https://learn.microsoft.com/deployoffice/overview-office-deployment-tool
    5. Remove existing MSI versions of Office when upgrading to Microsoft 365 Apps - https://learn.microsoft.com/deployoffice/upgrade-from-msi-version

    If you have any other questions or need assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. It will be my pleasure to Assist you.

    Best Regards, Sneha

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