# Office C2R Custom Install

## Notes

-   If the below guide is confusing to you then the simplest option for you is to use [Office C2R Installer](office_c2r_links.md).
-   Retail Office (e.g. O365) has latest feature updates and Volume Office (e.g. ProPlus 2024) doesn't.
-   Please note that in the official C2R office custom installation method, there is no ISO or any one-click solution available. Below is the simplest guide to installing customized office.

:::tip

-   Russian users needs to follow [this guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.

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## Custom Installation Guide

### 1- Using Office Deployment Tool

-   If Office was ever installed before,
	- Uninstall Office with the App and Features option in Windows settings.
	- Run `OfficeScrubber.cmd` file from [Office Scrubber](https://gitlab.com/-/project/11037551/uploads/f49f0d69e0aaf92e740a1f694d0438b9/OfficeScrubber_14.zip) by abbodi1406 and select `[R] Remove all Licenses` option.
-   Create a new folder named `Office` in `C:\` drive, example `C:\Office`
-   Download [Office Deployment Tool](https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/wsus/setup.exe) (ODT)
-   Copy the downloaded `setup.exe` file to that Office folder which you created, example `C:\Office\setup.exe`
-   Go to [config.office.com](https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings)
-   If you want Retail Office then select `Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise` in the office suites section.
-   If you want Volume Office then select `Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 - Volume License` in the office suites section. (Don't select the SPLA version)
-   You can add Visio and Project apps if you need them, but ensure that [Project](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/projectonline/supported-languages-for-project-online) / [Visio](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/display-languages-supported-in-the-visio-desktop-app-a921983e-fd5d-45ef-8af1-cedf70c53d75) supported language is selected.
-   If you are planning to download Office files and install them later, then ensure that you select a specific version number instead of the latest in the `Select the version` option.
-   You need to configure the options till "Language" section only. You can leave the rest as default.
-   Click on the export button, select "Keep Current Settings" option and it will download a file named `Configuration.xml` (If the name is something else then change it to `Configuration.xml`
-   Copy the downloaded `Configuration.xml` file to that Office folder which you created, example `C:\Office\Configuration.xml`

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-   Open the **command prompt** (not Powershell) **as admin** and run the below commands  
    ```         
    cd /d C:\Office\
    setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml
    ```

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-	Ensure that you have selected a specific version number in the configuration as per the above steps.
-   Open the **command prompt** (not Powershell) **as admin** and run the below commands  
	- Download Office files
    ```         
    cd /d C:\Office\
    setup.exe /download Configuration.xml
    ```
	- Install Office from the downloaded Office files (can be done Offline)
	```
	cd /d C:\Office\
    setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml
    ```

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:::tip[Common errors]

- Make sure you are entering those commands in command prompt (CMD) as admin.
- File name extensions are hidden by default in Windows. Due to that, some people might incorrectly rename `Configuration.xml` to `Configuration.xml.xml` because `.xml` was not visible.

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### 2- Using YAOCTRI

#### Easy Custom Installation of Office Retail Products
1. Download any offline `.img` file from the [Office C2R Installers](office_c2r_links.md) page. Preferably, choose **`O365ProPlusRetail`**.  
2. Right-click the downloaded `.img` file and select **Mount**.  
3. Download [YAOCTRI](https://pixeldrain.com/u/nrCgsLJa) and extract the zip file.  
4. Run **`YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd`** as Administrator.  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and select any product you want (including Visio/Project).  
6. Done.  

#### Custom Installation Using the Latest/Volume Office Files
1. Download and extract the following:  
   - [YAOCTRU](https://pixeldrain.com/u/VUo4mjaM)  
   - [YAOCTRI](https://pixeldrain.com/u/nrCgsLJa)  
   - [aria2](https://github.com/aria2/aria2/releases/download/release-1.37.0/aria2-1.37.0-win-32bit-build1.zip)  
2. Copy **`aria2c.exe`** and paste it into the same folder as **`YAOCTRU_Generator.cmd`**.  
3. Run **`YAOCTRU_Generator.cmd`**.  
   - Select **Current / Monthly** channel for Retail products.  
   - Select any **Perpetual VL** channel for Volume products.  
4. When prompted for output type, choose **Aria2 script** (fastest option).  
5. A new `.bat` file will be created in the same folder. Run it to download the Office files.  
6. Wait until the download finishes.  
7. Copy **`YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd`** (for Retail) or **`YAOCTRI_Configurator.cmd`** (for Volume) into the newly created **Office** folder.  
8. Run the configurator, follow the on-screen instructions, and select the product(s) you want (including Visio/Project).  
9. Done.  

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## Alternative Methods

-   [Office Tool Plus](http://otp.landian.vip/)

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## Need help?

-   Check [here](troubleshoot.md).