How to Download, Install & Activate
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard
Complete step-by-step technical guide to deploy Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) on Windows. Genuine MAK key — instant delivery across USA & Canada.
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Standard is designed for organizations and businesses that need essential Office applications 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 business productivity without the ongoing costs of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Built for enterprise environments, it offers dependable performance and security updates with no feature changes over time.
Unlike consumer Office versions, Office LTSC 2024 Standard is installed using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) — a command-line utility from Microsoft. This guide walks you through every step clearly and completely.
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| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz or faster, dual-core (x64) |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk Space | Minimum 4 GB of free space |
| Display | 1280 × 768 resolution minimum |
| Internet | Broadband internet — 20 Mbps recommended for download |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 driver |
| License Type | Volume License (MAK) · 1 PC · Lifetime |
⚠ Office LTSC 2024 Standard is NOT compatible with macOS. Windows only.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Admin Privileges | Required to run Command Prompt as Administrator and install software |
| Internet Connection | Required to download the Office installation files from Microsoft servers |
| Office Deployment Tool | Microsoft utility used to download and install Office using a configuration file |
| Product Key (MAK) | Your 25-character key from MMKeys — entered in the configuration XML file |
| Command Prompt Basics | Two simple commands are needed — both provided in full below |
🗑 Remove Previous Office Versions First (Required)
- Open Control Panel from the Start menu.
- Go to Programs → Programs and Features.
- Right-click on any existing Microsoft Office installation and select Uninstall.
- Follow the uninstallation wizard and wait for the process to complete.
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Visit the Office Deployment Tool download page on Microsoft's website and click Download.
Create a new folder on your C: drive called Office2024Setup — the full path should be: C:\Office2024Setup
Run the downloaded ODT file and select that folder as the destination when asked where to extract the files.
setup.exe and sample XML files. You may not see an EULA.txt file — that is normal.Create the Configuration File
Open Notepad on your Windows PC (search for it in the Start menu).
Copy and paste the following configuration code exactly as shown into Notepad:
<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>
Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your actual 25-character product key from MMKeys.
Go to File → Save As and set the following options before saving:
— File name: configuration.xml
— Save as type: All Files
— Encoding: UTF-8
configuration.xml file inside the C:\Office2024Setup folder — the same folder where setup.exe is located. Both files must be in the same folder for the installation to work.
Install Office 2024 via Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt as Administrator: press the Windows key, type cmd, then right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
In the Command Prompt window, run the first command to navigate to your setup folder. Copy and paste exactly to avoid typos:
cd C:\Office2024Setup
C:\Office2024Setup with your actual folder path accordingly.
Once you are inside the correct folder, run the second command to start the installation:
setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
setup.exe and configuration.xml are located.
• The Command Prompt returns to a blinking cursor showing
C:\Office2024Setup>• Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) appear in the Windows Start Menu
• You can successfully launch any Office application
Activate by Telephone
Office LTSC 2024 Standard uses telephone activation — not internet activation. No Microsoft account is required.
Launch any Office application such as Word or Excel from the Start menu.
Follow the Activation Wizard that appears when the app opens.
Choose "I want to activate the software by telephone" from the options presented.
Call the telephone number shown on screen and follow the automated voice prompts. You will be given your Installation ID to read out.
Enter the Confirmation ID provided by the telephone system into the Activation Wizard and click Activate.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and extract it to C:\Office2024Setup |
| 2 | Create configuration.xml using the Standard2024Volume Product ID and your MMKeys product key |
| 3 | Run setup.exe /configure configuration.xml via Command Prompt as Administrator |
| 4 | Activate by telephone inside any Office app — no Microsoft account required |
"Couldn't install. We couldn't find the specified configuration file. Check the file path and file name."
Cause: This error occurs when Command Prompt was not run as Administrator, or the folder path was entered incorrectly.
Solution:
- Ensure you opened Command Prompt as Administrator (right-click → Run as administrator).
- Verify the folder path — if your files are in
C:\Office2024Setup, the first command must be exactly:cd C:\Office2024Setup - Confirm that both
setup.exeandconfiguration.xmlexist in the same folder.
"Couldn't install. We're sorry, we had a problem installing your Office program(s)." / "We can't install. Uninstall the following product(s) first."
Cause: Remnants of previous Office editions or OneNote installations are still present, blocking the LTSC 2024 installation from proceeding.
Solution — Clean removal steps:
- Press Windows + S, type Get Help, and open the app. Search for "Uninstall Office" and follow the guided steps to completely remove all previous Office installations.
- Restart your PC when prompted.
- Delete any remaining Office folders manually after restarting:
—C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office
—C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office
—C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Office - Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Apps and check for any remaining Microsoft 365 Apps or OneNote entries — uninstall them if present, as they can reinstall older components automatically.
- Restart your PC one more time, then proceed with a fresh Office LTSC 2024 Standard installation from Step 1.
"Your installation cannot be activated because you have activated up to the limit of your Multiple Activation Key."
Cause: This error occurs when the internet activation option is selected instead of the correct telephone activation method. Office LTSC 2024 Standard must be activated by telephone.
Solution:
- Open any Office app (e.g. Word or Excel) and access the Activation Wizard.
- Select "I want to activate the software by telephone" — do not use the internet activation option.
- Follow the prompts to receive your Installation ID, then call the number shown and provide the ID to receive your Confirmation ID.
- Enter the Confirmation ID in the wizard and click Next to complete activation.
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