Microsoft Office 365 Offline Installer -
Run the following command to force the tool to download the full suite rather than just install it:
Download the installation files once and distribute them to dozens of computers via a local network or USB drive.
Use a text editor to create config-offline.xml . Example (English 64-bit, current channel, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook): microsoft office 365 offline installer
The command line will appear to do nothing for a while. This is normal. The ODT is quietly downloading the entire Microsoft 365 suite (approximately 2 to 4 GB) from the Microsoft CDN into a hidden folder. Wait until the command prompt returns to the input cursor without errors. You will find a new folder called "Office" inside your C:\ODT directory containing all the installation binaries. The size of this folder is roughly 2.8 GB for a single language pack.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) primarily uses a "click-to-run" streaming installer, but you can download a full to bypass slow internet during setup or to deploy it on multiple computers without re-downloading. Run the following command to force the tool
After the download is complete, you have a portable installation source. You can copy the Office folder and setup.exe to a USB drive, a network share, or any other offline target computer.
The process for obtaining the offline installer varies significantly based on the type of subscription: This is normal
: In the installation window, select Other options .
Open your text editor, clear the contents of a sample XML file, and insert the following standardized block designed for a 64-bit English deployment of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise:
The system will install every requested component instantly from your storage device without making an external web request. Activating Your Offline Office 365 Suite