Export the configuration settings as an configuration.xml file. Method 2: The Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
Enterprise administrators should use the VLSC or the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to fetch corporate deployment packages.
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From Microsoft’s website, download the Office Deployment Tool ( setup.exe ). Extract it to a folder; it will create two files:
Download the installation files directly from Microsoft's servers by running: setup.exe /download configuration.xml Export the configuration settings as an configuration
On the main tab (), you will see a list of available Office editions.
It is highly recommended to uninstall any existing Office versions first. The tool often includes a "Force Remove" or "Office Scrubber" feature to ensure a clean state. Configuration: The tool often includes a "Force Remove" or
Microsoft provides permanent (though version‑bumped) direct C2R links. These URLs always point to the latest build of a given product. Here are some examples from Microsoft’s own Q&A page: