Guide to Microsoft 365 Apps Version 2002 Offline Installer Microsoft 365 Version 2002 is notable as the final version supported for . While most modern users should use the standard Office Offline Installer installing this specific legacy version requires the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) Microsoft Learn 1. Download the Office Deployment Tool

Step 5: Install offline

setup.exe /configure config.xml
  1. Open your Office2002 folder.
  2. Type cmd in the address bar at the top of the folder window and press Enter. This opens a Command Prompt inside that folder.
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: 
    setup.exe /download download.xml
  4. A window may briefly appear and then disappear. Wait. The download is running in the background.
  5. You will see a new folder named Office appear inside your directory. Enter it to verify files are downloading (you will see data folders and .cab files).
  6. Wait until the Command Prompt cursor is blinking again and the Office folder stops growing in size. This means the download is complete.
  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Office 365 portal: Go to the Microsoft Office 365 portal and sign in with your Microsoft account or organizational account.
  2. Click on "Install Office": Click on the "Install Office" button and select "Office 365 apps" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Select "Offline Installer": Select the "Offline Installer" option and choose the desired version (in this case, version 2002).
  4. Choose the Installation Language: Choose the installation language and click on the "Download" button.
  5. Download the Offline Installer: The offline installer will be downloaded as a single executable file (e.g., Office365Setup.exe).

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💡 Pro Tip: If you need to find a specific build number for version 2002, check the Microsoft Update History to ensure compatibility with your system.