Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard

How to Download, Install, and Activate Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard is designed for organizations that need essential Office apps with long-term stability and a one-time purchase model. It includes the classic desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, making it ideal for everyday productivity without the ongoing costs of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Built for business environments, it offers dependable performance and security updates — with no feature changes over time.

Note: Office LTSC 2024 Standard is not compatible with macOS.

✅ What You Need

Uninstall Previous Versions

Steps:

1. Open “Control Panel”
2. Go to “Programs and Features”
3. Right-click on any existing Microsoft Office version and select “Uninstall”
4. Restart your PC after completion

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

How to Install Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard

Step 1: Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)

1. Visit the ODT download page
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 a Configuration File

1. Open Notepad
2. Paste the configuration below (replace with your key):

<Configuration>
  <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2024">
    <Product ID="Standard2024Volume" PIDKEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX">
      <Language ID="en-us" />
    </Product>
  </Add>
  <RemoveMSI />
  <Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
  <Property Name="AUTOACTIVATE" Value="1" />
</Configuration>

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

Step 3: Run the Installer

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
2. In the Command Prompt window, run the command below to go to the folder where you saved the setup files
   

   cd C:\Office2024Setup

   ⚠️ Note: If you saved the setup files in a different folder (e.g., Downloads or Desktop), replace the path accordingly.
3. Still in the Command Prompt, start the installer by typing this command:
   

   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.

⚠️ 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 by Telephone

1. Launch any Office app
2. Follow the activation wizard
3. Choose “I want to activate the software by telephone”
4. Call the number shown and follow the voice prompts
5. Enter the Confirmation ID provided

✅ Activation is complete — no Microsoft account required.

Quick Summary

Troubleshooting Installation & Activation Issues

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

1. “Couldn't install. We couldn't find the specified configuration file. Check the file path and file name.”

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. “Couldn't install. We're sorry, we had a problem installing your Microsoft 365 and Office program(s).”

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.

System Requirements: