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How to Change the Install Location of Microsoft Office
The Office Deployment Tool comes to aid!
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Updated onJanuary 16, 2024
updated onJanuary 16, 2024
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Microsoft Officeoffers all sorts of new features, but there’s one major flaw. Microsoft Office 2016 can only be installed in the default directory. However, there is a way to change the default install location for Office 2016.
With Office 2010 and newer versions, Microsoft has decided to use a different technology called Click-to-Run that downloads Office setup files directly from Microsoft servers into the default directory.
This is great for new users who want to install Office 2016 easily, but as you can see, it lacks many customization features. So, let’s find out how to install Office to a different folder!
How do I change the default install location for Office 2016?
Use the Office Deployment tool
That’s it! By now, Office should be installed in the desired location instead of the default system drive. However, beware that aproplusww.msi installation errormay occur if you have corrupt files.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
