How to Download, Install, and Activate Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 using Office Deployment Tool

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus is the latest perpetual version of Office, designed for both everyday users and organizations that prefer a stable, one-time-purchase version of Office. It includes classic, fully installed versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other core apps — without the need for a Microsoft 365 subscription. Before you download Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus, it’s crucial to ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements.

System Requirements for Installing Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus on Windows

Note: Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus is not available for macOS. Mac users can consider Office Home & Business 2024.

What You Need Before Downloading Office 2024 LTSC Professional Plus

Uninstall Previous Office Versions Before Installing Office 2024 LTSC

How to Uninstall Office 365, Office 2021, or Older Versions

1. Open the “Control Panel”.
2. Select “Programs and Features”.
3. Right-click on your existing Office version and OneNote, then choose 'Uninstall'.
4. Follow the uninstallation wizard instructions.

Note: The process may take several minutes, depending on your computer’s configuration.

Restart Your PC Before Installing Office 2024

After uninstallation, be sure to restart your computer. This will help complete the uninstallation process and prepare the system for installing the new version of Office.

How to Install Office 2024 LTSC Professional Plus on Windows

Step 1: Download Office Deployment Tool (ODT)

What is it?
The Office Deployment Tool allows you to download and install Office using a custom setup file.

1. Go to the Microsoft Download
2. Click Download.
3. Create a new folder in your C: drive called Office2024Setup (e.g., C:\Office2024Setup).
4. Then, run the downloaded file and select that folder as the destination when asked where to extract the files.

✅ You should see: setup.exe and sample XML files
❌ You may not see an EULA.txt file — that’s normal.

Step 2: Create Configuration File for Office LTSC 2024

1. Open Notepad
2. Paste the following code:

<Configuration>
  <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
    <Product ID="ProPlus2024Volume" PIDKEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX">
      <Language ID="en-us" />
    </Product>
  </Add>
  <RemoveMSI />
  <Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
  <Property Name="AUTOACTIVATE" Value="1" />
</Configuration>

Replace the placeholder with your actual product key.

Then go to File > Save As:

• File name: configuration.xml
• Save as type: All Files
• Encoding: UTF-8

⚠️ Note: Save this file in the newly created Office2024Setup folder.

• Your Office2024Setup folder should now look as per below:
  
  

Step 3: Install Office 2024 Professional Plus (LTSC Version)

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. To do this, right-click on it and select "Run as administrator" from the context menu, as shown below.
   
   
   
   
2. In the Command Prompt window, run the command below to go to the folder where you saved the setup files as per below.
   (Please copy and paste the code to ensure there are no typos.)
   

   cd C:\Office2024Setup

   ⚠️ Note: If you saved the setup files in a different folder (e.g., Downloads or Desktop), replace the path accordingly.
   
   You should achieve the result below:
   
   
   
   
3. Next, run the second command as per below to start the installer:
   

   setup.exe /configure configuration.xml

   ⚠️ Note: This command must be run inside Command Prompt and only works when you're in the correct folder where both setup.exe and configuration.xml are located.
   
   You should achieve the result below:
   
   
   
   

⚠️ Note: You won’t see a typical installer window. It may look like nothing is happening — but Office is downloading and installing silently in the background.

✅ Installation is complete when:

• The command prompt returns to a blinking cursor and when CMD prompt returns to showing 'C:/Office 2024 Setup' (or whatever folder you chose).
• Office apps appear in the Start Menu
• You can launch Word, Excel, etc.

Step 4: Activate Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus

1. Open any Office app
2. The Activation Wizard will launch
3. Select “I want to activate the software by telephone” and click Next
4. Choose your country/region and call the number provided
5. Provide the Installation ID and get a Confirmation ID
6. Enter the Confirmation ID and click Next

✅ Office will now be fully activated and functional. No Microsoft account required.

Installation Summary

Office 2024 Professional Plus Download & Activation Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors during installation or activation, please refer to the following common issues and their solutions:

1. Fix: Configuration File Not Found Error (Office LTSC 2024)

Cause: This error usually occurs if Command Prompt wasn’t run as Administrator or if the folder path was entered incorrectly.

Solution:

• Ensure you open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Verify the folder name and path — for example, if your setup files are in C:\Office2024Setup, the first command should be:
  cd C:\Office2024Setup
• Make sure both setup.exe and configuration.xml exist in the same folder.

2. Fix: Office Installation Failed or Conflicting Versions

or “We can't install. To install this product, first uninstall the following product(s) and try again.”

Cause: Remnants of previous Office editions or OneNote may still be present, preventing the LTSC 2024 installation from proceeding.

Solution: Perform a clean removal and reinstallation:

1. Use the built-in Microsoft Get Help app:
   Press Windows + S, type Get Help, and open the app.
   In the search box, type Uninstall Office and follow the guided steps to fully remove previous Office installations.
2. If prompted, restart your PC when the process completes.
3. Delete residual Office folders manually (after restart):
   • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office
   • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office
   • C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Office
4. Check for remaining Microsoft 365 Apps or OneNote installations:
   • Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Apps (or Control Panel → Programs and Features).
   • If you see any entries for Microsoft 365 Apps or OneNote, uninstall them — they can automatically reinstall older components.
5. Restart your PC again, then proceed with a fresh Office LTSC 2024 installation.

3. Fix: MAK Activation Limit Reached Error

Cause: This error occurs when using the internet activation option instead of the telephone activation method.

Solution:

• Open any Office app and select “I want to activate the software by telephone” in the Activation Wizard.
• Follow the prompts to provide your Installation ID and receive a Confirmation ID.
• Enter the Confirmation ID and click Next to complete activation.

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