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How to Fix Project Professional 2019 Installation Error 30204-44
Question details
The user needs to bypass an installation conflict preventing Microsoft Project Professional 2019 from installing on a machine with Microsoft 365 Enterprise.
- Product
- Project Professional 2019 / Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to install Microsoft Project Professional 2019 from Azure alongside an existing Microsoft 365 Enterprise installation.
- Observed behavior
- The installation fails and throws error code 30204-44 due to incompatible installation technologies or versions between the products.
Ensure you have administrator privileges on your computer and download the latest Office Deployment Tool from the official Microsoft Download Center.
Use the Office Deployment Tool with an XML Configuration
Bypass the version and technology conflict by deploying Project 2019 using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) alongside a customized XML configuration file.
Error 30204-44 typically occurs when trying to mix Click-to-Run and Windows Installer (MSI) technologies, or when mixing incompatible product versions. The Office Deployment Tool allows you to override standard installation barriers by explicitly defining how the products should coexist.
Create a new folder on your desktop. Run the downloaded Office Deployment Tool executable and select the newly created desktop folder to extract its files into.
Use the web-based Office Customization Tool to configure your deployment settings for Project 2019. Once configured, export the settings as an XML file and save it directly into the desktop folder you just created.
Click the Start menu, type 'cmd' into the search bar, right-click on 'Command Prompt', and select 'Run as administrator'.
In the Command Prompt window, use the 'cd' command to change the directory to your desktop folder (e.g., cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop\NewFolder). Type 'setup.exe /configure exportedfilename.xml' (replace 'exportedfilename.xml' with your exact file name) and press Enter to begin the installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes Microsoft Office installation error 30204-44?
This error is typically triggered by a conflict between installation technologies, such as attempting to install a Windows Installer (MSI) version of Project 2019 on a machine that already has a Click-to-Run version of Microsoft 365 Enterprise.
Can I install Project 2019 and Microsoft 365 without using the Office Deployment Tool?
Usually, no. If the standard executable installer throws error 30204-44, you must use the Office Deployment Tool and a customized XML file to force the installation technologies to match.
Where can I find the Office Customization Tool?
The Office Customization Tool is a web-based portal provided by Microsoft. You can access it through your browser via the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center to visually generate the necessary XML configuration file for your deployment.
Do I need to uninstall Microsoft 365 Enterprise before installing Project 2019?
It is not always necessary to uninstall Microsoft 365. If you use the Office Deployment Tool to correctly configure the Project 2019 installation to match your current Microsoft 365 technology, both products can safely coexist on the same system.
