How to Create an Office LTSC 2024 Offline Installation Source with ODT

Creating an Office LTSC 2024 offline installer is useful if you want to download the Microsoft Office installation files once and install them later without having to download everything again.

This is especially helpful if you are installing Office LTSC 2024 on multiple PCs, working with a slow internet connection, preparing a USB installer, or setting up Office from a local network folder.

In this guide, you will learn how to create an Office LTSC 2024 offline installer using the Office Deployment Tool, also known as ODT. This guide focuses specifically on the offline installer workflow. For a complete ODT setup walkthrough, read our Office Deployment Tool for Office 2024 setup guide.

If you still need an Office LTSC 2024 product key, you can also view Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus or Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard.

Quick Answer: How Do You Create an Office 2024 LTSC Offline Installer?

To create an Office LTSC 2024 offline installer, download the Office Deployment Tool, create a configuration XML file with a local SourcePath, run the /download command to save the Office files locally, and then use /configure to install Office 2024 from that local folder.

You need an internet connection for the first /download step. After the files are downloaded, you can install Office LTSC 2024 from the local source without downloading the files again.

Here is the basic process:

1. Download and extract the Office Deployment Tool.
2. Create a folder for your offline Office 2024 files.
3. Create a configuration XML file.
4. Run the ODT download command.
5. Install Office 2024 from the downloaded local files.

The key command to download the installer files is:

setup.exe /download configuration.xml

The key command to install Office LTSC 2024 from those offline files is:

setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

What Is an Office LTSC 2024 Offline Installer?

An Office LTSC 2024 offline installer is a local copy of the Office 2024 installation files created using the Office Deployment Tool.

It is not a single traditional .exe installer. Instead, it is usually a folder that contains the downloaded Office installation files. You can keep this folder on your PC, copy it to a USB drive, or store it on a shared network location.

Once the files are downloaded, you can use ODT to install Office 2024 from that local source instead of downloading the files again from the internet.

This is different from a general ODT setup. If you are new to ODT and want to understand how the tool works overall, start with our Office Deployment Tool Guide 2026.

When Should You Use an Office 2024 Offline Installer?

An offline installer is best when internet download time, reliability, or repeat installations are the main concerns.

If you only need to install Office 2024 once, a normal ODT installation may be enough. If you need to install Office repeatedly or avoid repeated downloads, an offline installer is the better choice.

What You Need Before Creating the Offline Installer

Before starting, prepare the following:

• A Windows PC with administrator access
• The latest Office Deployment Tool from Microsoft
• A working folder, such as C:\ODT
• A folder for the offline Office files, such as C:\Office2024Offline
• A valid Office 2024 licence
• A matching Office LTSC 2024 volume licence or activation method, such as MAK or KMS
• The correct Office 2024 product ID
• The correct Office LTSC 2024 update channel

For Office LTSC 2024, the common ODT values are:

Need an Office 2024 LTSC Product Key? View:

• Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus
• Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard

Step 1: Download and Extract the Office Deployment Tool

First, download the Office Deployment Tool from Microsoft.

After downloading it:

1. Run the ODT file.
2. Accept the licence terms.
3. Extract the files to a simple folder such as:

C:\ODT

After extraction, you should see files such as:

setup.exe
configuration.xml

The important file is setup.exe. This is the command-line tool used to download and install Office based on your XML file.

For a more detailed beginner walkthrough, use our Office Deployment Tool for Office 2024 setup guide.

Step 2: Create a Folder for the Office 2024 Offline Files

Next, create a folder where ODT will download the Office 2024 installation files.

For example:

C:\Office2024Offline

This folder will become your Office 2024 offline installer source.

Keep this folder separate from your ODT folder. A clean setup could look like this:

This makes troubleshooting easier because your command files and downloaded Office source files are not mixed together.

Step 3: Create the Office 2024 Offline Installer XML File

Open Notepad and create a new XML file.

For Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus, use this example:

<Configuration>
<Add SourcePath="C:\Office2024Offline" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
<Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume">
<Language ID="en-us" />
</Product>
</Add>
<Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
</Configuration>

Save the file as:

configuration.xml

Place it inside:

C:\ODT

What This XML File Does

This article only uses the XML needed for an offline installer. For more XML variations, including app exclusions, silent install settings, Project, Visio, and uninstall examples, see our Office Deployment Tool XML Configuration Examples.

Step 4: Download the Office 2024 Offline Installation Files

Now open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Run:

cd C:\ODT

Then run:

setup.exe /download configuration.xml

ODT will read the XML file and download the Office 2024 installation files into the folder listed in SourcePath.

In this example, the files will be downloaded to:

C:\Office2024Offline\Office\Data\

This step only downloads the Office files. It has not installed Office yet.

Depending on your internet speed, selected language, and Office edition, this may take some time. Once the command is complete, check that the offline folder contains the downloaded Office files.

Step 5: Install Office 2024 from the Offline Files

After the download is complete, you can install Office 2024 using the same XML file.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:

cd C:\ODT

Then run:

setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

ODT will now install Office 2024 using the files in your local SourcePath.

After installation, open an Office app such as Word or Excel and activate it using a valid Office LTSC 2024 licence or volume activation method, such as MAK or KMS.

How to Create a USB Office 2024 Offline Installer

You can also copy the offline installer folder to a USB drive.

This is useful if you want to install Office 2024 on another PC without having to download the files again.

Option 1: Copy the Files to the Target PC First

This is usually the more reliable method.

1. Download the Office 2024 files to C:\Office2024Offline.
2. Copy the entire folder to a USB drive.
3. On the target PC, copy the folder back to:

C:\Office2024Offline

1. Run the install command from the ODT folder:

setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

Also, make sure the target PC has the ODT setup.exe file and your configuration.xml file. You can copy the full C:\ODT folder to the target PC or keep it on the USB drive.

Option 2: Install Directly from the USB Drive

You can also install directly from a USB drive, but the drive letter must match the one in your XML file.

For example, if your USB drive is E:, your XML can use:

<Configuration>
<Add SourcePath="E:\Office2024Offline" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
<Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume">
<Language ID="en-us" />
</Product>
</Add>
<Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
</Configuration>

The risk is that Windows may assign a different drive letter on another PC. If that happens, update the SourcePath before running the installation.

For most users, copying the offline folder to the same local path on each PC is safer.

How to Install Office 2024 from a Network Share

For business or IT deployment, you can store the Office 2024 offline installer files in a shared network folder.

Example network source path:

\\Server\Share\Office2024Offline

Your XML file can look like this:

<Configuration>
<Add SourcePath="\\Server\Share\Office2024Offline" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
<Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume">
<Language ID="en-us" />
</Product>
</Add>
<Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
</Configuration>

This setup is useful when multiple PCs in the same office need to install Office 2024 from one central location.

A network share works best when:

• The target PCs can access the shared folder
• Users or administrators have the correct permissions
• The network connection is stable
• The source folder is not moved or renamed

For broader Office 2024 deployment steps, see our Office Deployment Tool for Office 2024 setup guide.

If your business is also upgrading infrastructure, you may also find Windows Server 2025 Standard useful for server-based environments.

Office 2024 Professional Plus vs Standard: Which Product ID Should You Use?

Using the correct Product ID is important. If the Product ID does not match your licence, installation or activation may fail.

If you are only creating an Office 2024 offline installer, keep your XML focused on Office 2024. Add Project or Visio only if you also need to deploy those products.

For more advanced XML examples, refer to our Office Deployment Tool XML Configuration Examples.

Office 2024 Offline Installer vs Online ODT Installation

Both methods use the Office Deployment Tool. The difference is where the installation files come from.

Choose an offline installer if you want more control over repeat installations. Choose a direct online ODT installation if you only need to install Office once.

Common Office 2024 Offline Installer Problems and Fixes

Best Practices for Building an Office 2024 Offline Installer

To reduce errors, follow these best practices:

• Use simple folder paths such as C:\ODT and C:\Office2024Offline.
• Keep your XML file in the same folder as setup.exe.
• Keep your downloaded Office files in a separate source folder.
• Use PerpetualVL2024 for Office LTSC 2024.
• Use ProPlus2024Volume for Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus.
• Use Standard2024Volume for Office LTSC 2024 Standard.
• Test the installer on one PC before using it across multiple devices.
• Keep a backup copy of your working XML file.
• Avoid changing folder names after the download is complete.
• Recreate the offline source when you need updated installation files.

Final Recommendation

Create an Office LTSC 2024 offline installer with ODT if you want to download Office 2024 once and install it from a local folder, USB drive, or network share.

For one PC with a stable internet connection, a direct ODT installation may be enough. For multiple PCs, limited bandwidth, IT staging, or repeat installations, an offline installer is usually the better choice.

To get started, prepare your Office 2024 product key, create your XML file, and download the files with:

setup.exe /download configuration.xml

Then install from your offline source with:

setup.exe /configure configuration.xml