That was victory.
: Automatically detects and strips out older, legacy MSI-based versions of Office (like Office 2013 or 2016) before installing the new version.
The command setup.exe /configure configuration-Office2021Enterprise.xml is the "secret handshake" for IT professionals deploying (Long-Term Service Channel). Unlike the consumer "click-to-run" installers, this method uses the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to give admins surgical control over the installation. 🛠️ The Anatomy of the Command
Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following:
The ODT is a self-extracting executable downloadable from the official Microsoft Download Center. Once extracted, it provides the latest version of setup.exe . This executable acts as the engine that reads your instructions, fetches the installation source files from the Microsoft Content Delivery Network (CDN) or a local share, and triggers the installation on the client machine.
To successfully deploy Office using this method, you need to understand what each segment of the command does.
This is a self-extracting executable provided by Microsoft. It does not contain the Office installation files. Instead, it acts as the engine that reads your XML instructions to either download the installation files from the Microsoft Content Delivery Network (CDN) or install Office onto a local machine.
Check the ExcludeApp IDs in your XML file to ensure you are removing the correct applications. Conclusion
There are two ways to proceed: (recommended) or Installing directly from the web .
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator. Navigate to your ODT folder.