FAQs About Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus is a perpetual edition of Microsoft's desktop Office suite designed for organizations that prefer a stable version of Office without ongoing feature changes. Unlike Microsoft 365, Office LTSC 2024 does not require a recurring Microsoft 365 subscription and does not receive continuous new feature updates.
Yes. Office LTSC 2024 uses a perpetual licensing model rather than the recurring subscription model used by Microsoft 365. Once properly licensed and activated, you can continue using that edition without paying a monthly or annual Microsoft 365 subscription fee.
The main difference is how the software is serviced. Office LTSC 2024 is a fixed, perpetual version that receives security and quality updates but does not continuously gain new features. Microsoft 365 Apps is subscription-based and receives ongoing feature updates, cloud-connected capabilities, and other services depending on the plan.
Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 includes:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft OneNote
Skype for Business is not installed by default, but it can be added as an optional component during deployment. Microsoft Teams is also not included with Office LTSC 2024 and is available as a separate download.
No. Microsoft Publisher is not included with Office LTSC 2024. Microsoft removed Publisher from the 2024 LTSC release ahead of Publisher's planned end of support.
Microsoft Teams is not preinstalled with Office LTSC 2024. If your organization uses Teams, it can be downloaded and installed separately.
Yes. Office LTSC 2024 supports Windows 11, including Windows 11 LTSC 2024. Microsoft also lists certain Windows 10 LTSC and Windows Server editions among its supported operating systems.
Microsoft currently lists Windows 10 LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 LTSC 2019 among the supported operating systems for Office LTSC 2024. Check Microsoft's current compatibility requirements before installing, particularly as Windows support policies change over time.
Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 is a Windows product. Microsoft offers Office LTSC Standard for Mac 2024 separately for eligible volume-license customers, but Professional Plus itself is intended for Windows devices.
Office LTSC 2024 is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Microsoft recommends 64-bit Office for most modern systems with 4 GB or more of memory, although 32-bit may still be appropriate where compatibility with older add-ins or applications is required.
Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus can be installed using the Microsoft Office Deployment Tool (ODT).
The typical process involves downloading the ODT, preparing a configuration.xml file,
opening Command Prompt with administrator privileges, and running the Office setup command.
For detailed step-by-step instructions, see our Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus download, installation, and activation guide .
Yes. The desktop Office applications can be used without a continuous internet connection after they are installed and appropriately activated. Microsoft also states that after the Office installation files have been downloaded, internet connectivity is not required simply to install Office LTSC 2024. Activation requirements depend on the activation method.
Yes. Office LTSC 2024 receives security and quality updates during its supported lifecycle. However, unlike Microsoft 365 Apps, it does not continuously receive newly released Office features.
Microsoft currently specifies a minimum 1.1 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 4 GB of available storage, and a 1280 × 768 display for Office LTSC 2024. Supported operating systems vary by Windows and Windows Server edition.
Office LTSC 2024 is specifically designed for organizations that prioritize a stable Office environment and do not need continuous cloud-backed feature updates. Microsoft highlights regulated, restricted, and disconnected environments as key LTSC use cases.
Organizations that want ongoing new features, cloud collaboration, and the newest Microsoft 365 capabilities may instead prefer Microsoft 365 Apps.