How to Install Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus FREE (Legally & Safely) ✅ Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of legally and safely installing Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus on your PC using your organization's license key. You will learn how to download the necessary tools, create a configuration file, and complete the installation without relying on third-party software.

Step 1: Obtain Your License Key

• Ensure you have a valid Volume MAK (Multiple Activation Key) license key from your school, team, or organization.
• Confirm that your organization allows you to install Microsoft Office on your personal device.

Step 2: Download the Office Deployment Tool

• Visit the official Microsoft website to download the Office Deployment Tool:
  • Download Office Deployment Tool
• Save the downloaded file to a location on your computer where you can easily find it.

Step 3: Create an Install Configuration File

• Go to the official Office configuration website:
  • Office Configuration Tool
• Use this tool to create a configuration file. Specify:
  • The Office version you want to install (Office 2024 Professional Plus).
  • Choose between 32-bit and 64-bit versions based on your system. (64-bit is recommended for most users.)
  • Include Visio and Project if needed.
• Download the generated configuration file and save it in the same location as the Office Deployment Tool.

Step 4: Install Microsoft Office 2024

• Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges:
  • Search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click, and select "Run as administrator."
• Navigate to the folder where you saved the Office Deployment Tool and the configuration file using the cd command. For example:

  cd C:\Path\To\Your\Folder
  

• Run the installation command using the configuration file:

  setup.exe /configure yourconfigfile.xml
  

  Replace yourconfigfile.xml with the actual name of your configuration file.

Step 5: Activate Microsoft Office

• Once the installation is complete, open any Office application (e.g., Word, Excel).
• You will be prompted to enter your Volume MAK key. Enter it to activate your Office suite.

Step 6: Set Up Microsoft CDN for Updates

• To ensure your Office apps are updated, configure the CDN (Content Delivery Network):
  • Open your configuration file and add or modify the following line:

  <Updates Enabled="TRUE" UpdatePath="https://your-cdn-url" />
  

• Replace https://your-cdn-url with the appropriate URL for your organization if required.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully installed Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus using your organization's license key. Ensure that you keep your license key secure and regularly check for updates to keep your applications running smoothly. For further assistance, refer to Microsoft’s documentation or community forums for troubleshooting tips.