How to Deploy Office 2019 Completely Silently with the Office Deployment Tool
Question details
The user needs to deploy Office 2019 completely silently without any visible installation windows or prompts requiring user interaction.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2019
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) for a corporate deployment of Office 2019.
- Observed behavior
- Even with the Display Level configured to None, an installation window still appears or prompts the user to manually click Close.
Ensure you have administrator privileges on the target machines and that you are using the latest version of the Microsoft Office Deployment Tool (ODT).
Update Configuration.xml Parameters
Verify that your deployment configuration XML explicitly suppresses the UI and automatically accepts the End User License Agreement.
In many cases, setting the Display Level to None is insufficient if the EULA is not automatically accepted. The installer will pause at the end of the deployment or show a final window if this parameter is missing.
Locate your configuration.xml file used for the ODT deployment and open it using a text editor such as Notepad.
Find the <Display> element within the file. Update it to read exactly: <Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" /> to ensure all prompts are suppressed.
Save the changes to your XML file. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the deployment using: setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
Consult Microsoft Administrator Forums
If standard configuration parameters fail, seek advanced corporate deployment troubleshooting from Microsoft experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Office installation still prompt to close after setting Display Level to None?
This typically occurs if the AcceptEULA attribute is missing or set to FALSE in your configuration.xml file. The installer requires the user to manually accept the terms or acknowledge the completion unless explicitly suppressed.
What is the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)?
The Office Deployment Tool is a command-line utility provided by Microsoft. IT administrators use it to download and deploy Microsoft 365 Apps, Office 2019, and Office 2021 to client computers within a corporate network.
Can I deploy WPS Office silently in a corporate network?
Yes, WPS Office supports standard silent installation parameters, allowing IT administrators to effortlessly install the software across multiple workstations using typical endpoint management systems.
