Setup.exe Configure. Configuration-office2021enterprise.xml -
Executing the deployment involves a simple sequence using the Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell. The administrator must run these tools with elevated administrative privileges. Step 1: Download the Installation Source Files
: Identifies the specific enterprise product tier (Office Professional Plus 2021 Volume edition).
When executed, setup.exe parses the XML, downloads the required bits (if not already cached), and performs the installation silently with the specified parameters. setup.exe configure. configuration-office2021enterprise.xml
Office 2021 cannot coexist easily with older MSI-based versions of Office (like Office 2016 or 2013). To prevent installation conflicts, add the tag inside the section of your XML file. This instructs setup.exe to strip out legacy Office versions before writing the new files. Verifying Logs
Because the XML file is configured with Display Level="None" , the command prompt will pause momentarily while the installation runs silently in the background. Once the process is complete, a new line will appear in the command prompt. Activating the Enterprise Installation Executing the deployment involves a simple sequence using
Visit the official Microsoft Download Center and search for the .
Create an Application with deployment type: When executed, setup
The deployment process relies on two primary files working in tandem: the engine and the script. 1. The Office Deployment Tool (setup.exe)
Download the latest version of the Office Deployment Tool from the official Microsoft Download Center. Run the downloaded .exe file.
<!-- Removes previous versions of Office to avoid conflicts --> <Remove All="TRUE" />