[HOW-TO/SUPPORT/CHAT] OFFICE C2R Download/Install/Activation

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  1. ratzlefatz

    ratzlefatz MDL FUBAR Recon Squad

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    #4081 ratzlefatz, Sep 24, 2020
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    Both files are temporarily created in your Temp-folder.
    and they are later deleted. They check that OfficeRTool
    is started in an admin-elevated cmd-shell.
    To change into this folder enter in Command-shell the command:
    Code:
    CD /D "%temp%"
    
    Edit OfficeRTool.cmd and add a new line between line 13 and 14. Then insert
    the command "GOTO:GotAdmin" (without " ") in created new line.
    The section should look like this:
    Code:
    ::===============================================================================================================
    GOTO:GotAdmin
        fltmc >nul 2>&1
    
    Save the changes.
    Then start OfficeRTool.cmd by right-clicking -> run as administrator

    This will bypass check for admin-rights and OfficeRTool should start.
     
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  2. maxama123

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    #4082 maxama123, Sep 24, 2020
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    I've included the below line as shown :
    ::=====================
    :: CHECK ADMIN RIGHTS
    ::=====================
    GOTO:GotAdmin
    fltmc >nul 2>&1
    if "%errorlevel%" NEQ "0" (goto:UACPrompt) else (goto:GotAdmin)
    ::=====================
    ::=====================
    RESULT:
    'powershell' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
    operable program or batch file.
    Check Internet connection and/or Channel-ID.


    Did I insert the code correctly? I've Elevated the command by right click "run as admin" too.
     
  3. ratzlefatz

    ratzlefatz MDL FUBAR Recon Squad

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    Yes, all good, but...
    Before you did the change we got the error:
    'cmd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
    operable program or batch file.

    Now we have:
    'powershell' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
    operable program or batch file.


    Seems there is something seriously wrong with your %path% configuration.
    Please post output of the command:
    Code:
    echo %path%
    Output will be something like this:
    C:\Windows\system32;C:\Windows;C:\Windows\System32\Wbem;C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Windows\System32\OpenSSH\;C:\Users\(username.removed)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApp
     
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  4. maxama123

    maxama123 MDL Addicted

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    You Mean under Environment Variables?

    Under "User Variables for First - John Doe":
    Path --> %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps
    Temp--> %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp

    upload_2020-9-24_21-53-13.png
    Also under path under System Variables shows: C:\Users\John Doe\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps
     
  5. ratzlefatz

    ratzlefatz MDL FUBAR Recon Squad

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    #4085 ratzlefatz, Sep 24, 2020
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    @maxama123 :
    Check System variables Path setup:

    It MUST contain as first ones those entries:

    C:\Windows\system32
    C:\Windows
    C:\Windows\System32\Wbem
    C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0

    If not, enter all of them at the beginning and try again.
    If there is further action needed, we'll continue by Private
    Mail now. This is a Windows-, not a Office-problem.
     
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  6. maxama123

    maxama123 MDL Addicted

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    Woo hoo OfficeRTool now Works :clap::clap3:. It's baffling that it's a clean Windows 10 install and every installed program I have works, all except OfficeRTool. I do not know how "System Variables" was missing those paths. Big "Thank you" to you and Appreciate your help ratzlefatz - You're amazing.
     
  7. jinkazama75

    jinkazama75 MDL Novice

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    Hi guys, is there a script to automatically convert C2R to volume after installation? I'ld like to use a kms activator but i need to manually convert to volume before apply it.
    Thank you
     
  8. ratzlefatz

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  9. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Office Scrubber

    Yes
    In YAOCTRI

    Download: YAOCTRU
    Setup: YAOCTRI
    Activate: KMS_VL_ALL
     
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  10. Thomas Dubreuil

    Thomas Dubreuil MDL Senior Member

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    Hi to all, sorry in advance if my questions were already answered before...

    Today I was asked to install a few Office Pro Plus 2016 suites, with a provided MAK key.
    I used YAOCTRI to configure and install, then I thought I could use C2R-R2V to convert to Volume.
    1st problem, it seems to convert 2016 to 2019, and therefore my key is not accepted (your key belongs to ...2016 VL that is not installed )

    Finally, someone was able to send me original VLSC ISO. Under pressure, I did not configure, nor use the ODT (nor even think), so all applications were installed (team, skype etc.).
    Strangely the MAK key still did not work, but using C2R-R2V again, this time it converted to the right edition !?! (2016 -> 2016), and so activated successfully.
    I believed sources were all the same for 2016 and 2019? (so I could install any edition with the same source files) or I am missing something?
    Asked differently, how many (same language) ISOs do I need to cover the different scenarios (2016 to 2019)?

    Next question is: can I use YAOCRTI (I find it to be the easiest/fastest way) to configure and install this 2016 suite (with client key)
    I guess I could also edit the .xml manually? and/or launch setup.exe /setup file.xml from cmd...What is the easiest way?

    Last question but not the least, I have been struggling a lot lately with Office not installing on w10 (I think v1904), progress bar stuck.
    I first believed that could be due to .net framework updates waiting, but today I had the problem with "up to date" w10 machines.
    C2R UI loads but stays stuck, "progress bar" will never pass 50%. Tried to wipe, scrub, all possible tactics.

    Finally, on all 6 W10 laptops I did today, all with SSD, last installation process took about 20-25 minutes on each, while on my system it takes like 45 seconds
    The only difference is I'm on 1809 and those were latest w10, also all were OEM PCs with "Office Web" (something like this) preinstalled
    Maybe I should not uninstall Office Web, or scrub before ? What could be the problem?

    In short, I struggled hours to install 6 time office, with teams and onedrive as a bonus:D:D:D
     
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  11. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Isn't MAK considered a retail key? And if yes, you can try with YAOCTRIR (YAOCTRI already installs office with VL licenses by default).
     
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  12. Thomas Dubreuil

    Thomas Dubreuil MDL Senior Member

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    I used YAOCTRIR (YAOCTRI installs 2019 only).
    I thought the same, but message displayed after entering the key was clearly like "this key is for pro+ 2016 Volume License that is not installed on this computer, contact your administrator etc."
    And same with VLSC ISO...Seems logical either one would have activated right away (without running R2V), or not seeing "the key you entered is for 2016 Volume License that is not on this computer...." in both scenario
    I'm not yet sure what makes one would be converted from 2016Retail to 2019VL, while VLSC is converted from 2016R to 2016 VL
    Anyway only scenaro with activation working was installing from VLSC iso + running R2VL
    Add to that stucked installers, long day...
     
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  13. abbodi1406

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    #4095 abbodi1406, Sep 30, 2020
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    @Thomas Dubreuil
    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/posts/1607939/

    your VLSC ISO is actually an old C2R Retail ISO
    it does not contain 2019 licenses, thus it's converted to 2016 VL

    VLSC ISO is MSI only

    MS has some sort of schizophrenia
    it's labeled RETAIL(MAK) channel, yet it's available only with Volume licenses
     
  14. Thomas Dubreuil

    Thomas Dubreuil MDL Senior Member

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    #4096 Thomas Dubreuil, Sep 30, 2020
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    Thanks a lot !
    So basically I only need one source + the 3 configurator scripts (R/VL/2016) to cover the different scenarios, great.
     
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  15. slippery_gypsy

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    You my friend are an absolute legend!
     
  16. tokebuzz

    tokebuzz MDL Novice

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    Hi All,

    Just having issues installing 2016 to windows 7.

    Keeps coming up with

    Have all AV / firewall disabled.
    Have managed to install 2019 to my Windows 10 machine no issues there.

    In chrome I seem to be able to download directly from ms.

    Any help would be great, cheers.
     
  17. ratzlefatz

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    "disabling" sometimes does not completely stop AV/FW from protecting.
    What AV/FW products do you use?
    What's the difference between Win7/Win10 PC? Other AV/FW installed?
    I bet, Chrome is in AV's trusted apps list. Add exclusions for
    OfficeRTool in AV and it will work. What to exclude look here:
    -> https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...install-activation.62571/page-85#post-1388919.
     
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  18. OffC2R

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    Hello everyone, I installed office 2019 proplus but I have a problem with removing extra c2r license files.
    in CMD, I can list these licenses with 'wmic path SoftwareLicensingProduct' and filter it by a 'where' statement but how can I remove these useless license files? I have already uninstalled 'Grace' product keys though.
    I can only use signed executables in this envirnment.
    So how can I remove a license file, with CMD or any other Microsoft tool, without unistalling office?