Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
To download and reinstall MS Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021, you need to follow these steps:
- Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT): Go to the Microsoft website and download the ODT. Ensure you have version 16.0.14326.20404 or later.
- Create a Configuration File: You will need to create a
configuration.xmlfile that specifies which products to download and install. You can use the sample configuration file included with the ODT. - Open Command Prompt: Run an elevated Command Prompt (right-click and select "Run as administrator").
- Download Installation Files: Navigate to the folder where you saved the ODT and the configuration file. Use the command:
This will download the necessary installation files to your local network.setup /download configuration.xml - Install Office: After downloading, you can install Office by running:
This will start the installation process using the configuration you specified.setup /configure configuration.xml - Activation: Once installed, you may need to activate Office using your product key. Open any Office application, go to File > Account > Change Product Key, and enter your key to activate.
Make sure you have your product key handy for activation after installation.