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

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  1. ratzlefatz

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    #1001 ratzlefatz, Jul 16, 2016
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    Have looked into that, but haven't found a solution. Seems, that Access 2016 GUI
    is not yet fully aligned to the GUI structure of the other Office programs. Will surely
    be catched up by MS in one of the future updates.
     
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    #1002 ratzlefatz, Jul 18, 2016
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  3. Zopeman

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    Quick question if I may..the new feature...."Office naming in Account Info now shows "Office 365 ProPlus" when installed"...
    Just tested this and indeed works fine:)
    Is this a a function of the "build" part of the process or part of the "VL activation".
    The reason I ask is because I would like to know that if I make an install DVD then the O365 ID will an attribute of the install as opposed to the activation and will be carried forward regardless of activation tool? Many thanks.
     
  4. ratzlefatz

    ratzlefatz MDL FUBAR Recon Squad

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    There exists no official KMS-activation for "Office 365 ProPlus Subscription Client".
    We use the GVLK-key from KMS-capable Office 2016 ProPlus to activate Office 365.
    This explains, why an installed real Office 365 presents itself as Office 2016 in account
    info after conversion/activation.

    As "workaround" O2016Rtool overwrites in the registry the id for "Office 2016 ProPlus"
    after install with the string "Office 365 ProPlus". This is done during Retail2VL conversion.

    As they are digitally signed, I see no possibility to patch the downloaded setup-files
    to have this "workaround" included in the setup package during build phase.
     
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    #1005 Blueingreen, Jul 19, 2016
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    July build's peculiar behaviors to report (Win 10 LTSB, UAC disabled, admin account):

    Double-clicking O2016RTool.cmd gives an empty black command window. Got it to work via a simple edit:

    Code:
    :: CHECK ADMIN RIGHTS
    REM net file >nul 2>&1
    if "%errorlevel%" NEQ "0" (goto:UACPrompt) else (goto:gotAdmin)
    But if I copy/move the same folder from the Download folder to another directory or disk, the tool stops working. It just flashes and closes itself instantly.
    The latest build that is working fine on my system is April 16 - build 2.
     
  6. ratzlefatz

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    #1006 ratzlefatz, Jul 19, 2016
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    You are the first to report. Never had this during my tests. Anyone else out there having this error?

    You just disabled the test for admin rights, resulting errorlevel will always be 0. This skips calling UAC prompt.

    My test environment:
    - Win10 Enterprise LTSB 2015, x64, en-US, all updates integrated
    - logged-in as user having admin rights
    - downloaded O2016RTool.7z from internet in download-folder
    - extract in download-folder using packer 7zip, creating folder O2016RTool

    Tests (UAC active):
    -> double-clicking O2016RTool.cmd -> UAC prompt appears -> after confirmation O2016RTool Main Menu appears
    -> rightclick -> run as admin -> UAC is bypassed by O2016RTool -> O2016RTool Main Menu appears

    Tests (UAC disabled):
    -> double-clicking O2016RTool.cmd -> O2016RToolMain Menu appears
    -> rightclick -> run as admin -> O2016RTool Main Menu appears

    Tests (copied O2016RTool-folder to other location):
    No malfunctions. The same results as above tests.

    I have tried every option to reproduce your errors, but was not able to.

    Have you "unblocked" downloaded O2016RTool.7z in file properties before extracting?
     
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    #1007 Blueingreen, Jul 19, 2016
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    Yep, exactly. My UAC disabled via Group Policy Ed. with these settings:

    Code:
    User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode * Elevate without prompting
    User Account Control: Detect application installation and prompt… * Disabled
    User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications… * Disabled
    User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode * Disabled
    What really beats me is the copy-to-other location related issue: same results with both the archive and the extracted folder. Consider that zone markers for downloaded files are also disabled via Group Policy, so I don't see anything to "unblock" in O2016RTool.7z.
     
  8. ratzlefatz

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    #1008 ratzlefatz, Jul 19, 2016
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    Confirmed! Used gpedit, applied the same 4 changes and O2016RTool doesn't work.
    Switched back to default values and O2016RTool works again without problems.
    This is a rare, special case. Luckily the majority of the remaining O2016RTool users
    won't face this situation.

    I will play a little and test if O2016RTool can be changed to be compatible with
    your policy rules setup. And of course the default policy values must work, too.


    Update:

    JULY, 23 version does not yet address this. A fix (if there is any which fits all) will
    come at a later time. In the meantime there is a workaround (place "REM" or "::"
    at the beginning of line 12).
    Attention: This workaround is only needed if you have set the same Policy rules and
    get the same behaviour as described above by Blueingreen. Otherwise ignore it!
    Code:
    line 11:  :: CHECK ADMIN RIGHTS
    line 12:  REM   net file >nul 2>&1
    line 13:  if "%errorlevel%" NEQ "0" (goto:UACPrompt) else (goto:gotAdmin)
    or
    line 11:  :: CHECK ADMIN RIGHTS
    line 12:  ::   net file >nul 2>&1
    line 13:  if "%errorlevel%" NEQ "0" (goto:UACPrompt) else (goto:gotAdmin)
     
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    #1010 ratzlefatz, Jul 22, 2016
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  11. Anderson Costa

    Anderson Costa MDL Novice

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    Tested Installation of Office 2016 C2R with O2016RTool, converts to VL and activates successfully....
    Can I update Office without problems???
    Sometimes appear an pop-up requesting activation. Is this normal????
     
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    #1013 ratzlefatz, Jul 27, 2016
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    Please describe your environment and the conditions when this happens in more detail.
     
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    #1014 Anderson Costa, Jul 28, 2016
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    After the pop-up appeared I closed it. It never appears again after i open Office, Project or Visio again.
    The activation status is ok after I have checked on cmd.
    Thanks for answering me.
    EDIT: I make a antivirus scan on O2016RTool files on Avira, because I have a fear of viruses. It haven't any viruses.:clap:
    Now I can recommend O2016RTool downloaded on this site.
     
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    Hi guys...sorry but I am a little lost with the number of links..I just want the latest Office for my Surface Pro 4 and dont know which one to get...any help?
     
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    Hi,

    Thanks a lot for your reply. My only question would be, would the Volume Edition be latest? I just want the latest one, but I am ok with a little older version too honestly.

    Thanks.
     
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    #1019 ratzlefatz, Jul 31, 2016
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    THEDREAMWALKER MDL Novice

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    ok thanks for the reply again.

    Honestly the OP is very confusing. I am looking for this:

    Office Home & Business 2016

    And only English language is enough.

    Can you help me one more time, with the link please?

    THanks a ton!