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Office C2R Custom Install

Notes​

  • If you find the guide below confusing, the simplest option is to use the Office C2R Installer.
  • Retail Office (e.g., O365) receives the latest feature updates, whereas Volume Office (e.g., ProPlus 2024) does not.
  • Please note that the official C2R custom installation method does not use an ISO or a one-click solution. Below is the simplest guide for a customized Office installation.
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  • Users from sanctioned countries need to follow this guide to bypass geoblocking when downloading Office.

Custom Installation Guide​

1. Using Office Deployment Tool ❤️​

  • If Office has been installed previously:
    • Uninstall Office via Apps and Features in Windows Settings.
    • Run the OfficeScrubber.cmd file from Office Scrubber by abbodi1406 and select the [R] Remove all Licenses option.
  • Create a new folder named Office on your C: drive (e.g., C:\Office).
  • Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT).
  • Copy the downloaded setup.exe to the Office folder you create (e.g., C:\Office\setup.exe).
  • Go to config.office.com.
  • If you want Retail Office, select Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise in the Office Suites section.
  • If you want Volume Office, select Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 - Volume License in the Office Suites section. (Do not select the SPLA version).
  • You can add Visio and Project apps if needed, but ensure that a supported language is selected for Project / Visio.
  • If you plan to download Office files to install later, ensure you select a specific version number rather than "Latest" in the Select the version option.
  • You only need to configure options up to the "Language" section. You can leave the rest as default.
  • Click the Export button, select the "Keep Current Settings" option, and it will download a file named Configuration.xml. (If the name is different, rename it to Configuration.xml).
  • Copy the downloaded Configuration.xml file to the Office folder you created (e.g., C:\Office\Configuration.xml).
  • Open Command Prompt (not PowerShell) as Administrator and run the following commands: 
    cd /d C:\Office\
    setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml

It will now install Office.

Common errors
  • Make sure you are entering these commands in Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator.
  • File name extensions are hidden by default in Windows. Consequently, some users might incorrectly rename Configuration.xml to Configuration.xml.xml because the original .xml extension was not visible.
2. Using YAOCTRI (for advanced users only)

Easy Custom Installation of Office Retail Products​

  1. Download any offline .img file from the Office C2R Installers page. Preferably, choose O365ProPlusRetail.
  2. Right-click the downloaded .img file and select Mount.
  3. Download YAOCTRI and extract the zip file.
  4. Run YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd as Administrator.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the products you want (including Visio/Project).
  6. Done.

Custom Installation Using the Latest/Volume Office Files​

  1. Download and extract the following:
  2. Copy aria2c.exe and paste it into the same folder as YAOCTRU_Generator.cmd.
  3. Run YAOCTRU_Generator.cmd.
    • Select Current / Monthly channel for Retail products.
    • Select any Perpetual VL channel for Volume products.
  4. When prompted for output type, choose Aria2 script (fastest option).
  5. A new .bat file will be created in the same folder. Run it to download the Office files.
  6. Wait until the download finishes.
  7. Copy YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd (for Retail) or YAOCTRI_Configurator.cmd (for Volume) into the newly created Office folder.
  8. Run the configurator, follow the on-screen instructions, and select the product(s) you want (including Visio/Project).
  9. Done.

Alternative Methods​

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