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How to Install Visio LTSC 2021 with Click-to-Run (ODT)
Question details
The user needs to deploy volume-licensed Visio LTSC Professional 2021 using the Office Deployment Tool.
- Product
- Microsoft Visio LTSC 2021
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Deploying a volume-licensed version of Visio without a traditional standalone setup installer.
- Observed behavior
- Visio LTSC 2021 requires deployment via an XML configuration using the Office Deployment Tool rather than a standard MSI installer.
Ensure you have administrator privileges on your computer and download the latest Office Deployment Tool (ODT) from the official Microsoft Download Center.
Deploy Visio LTSC 2021 via the Office Deployment Tool
The standard and supported method to install volume-licensed Visio LTSC 2021 using Click-to-Run technology.
Starting with Office 2019 and continuing in LTSC 2021, Microsoft moved from Windows Installer (MSI) to Click-to-Run. You must use the Office Deployment Tool and a custom configuration XML file to download and install Visio LTSC.
Run the downloaded Office Deployment Tool executable and extract the setup.exe file to a dedicated folder on your local drive, such as C:\ODT.
In your ODT folder, create a new text document and rename it to configuration.xml. Edit the file to include the required XML nodes, ensuring you specify the Channel as 'PerpetualVL2021' and the Product ID as 'VisioPro2021Volume' (or 'VisioStd2021Volume' for the standard edition).
Open Command Prompt as an administrator, use the 'cd' command to navigate to your ODT folder (e.g., cd C:\ODT), and execute the command 'setup.exe /configure configuration.xml' to initiate the Click-to-Run installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install Visio LTSC 2021 using an MSI installer?
No, Microsoft retired the Windows Installer (MSI) format for Visio starting with the 2019 version. Visio LTSC 2021 is only available through Click-to-Run technology via the Office Deployment Tool.
What Product ID should I use in my configuration.xml for Visio LTSC 2021?
For the professional edition, use 'VisioPro2021Volume'. If you have a volume license for the standard edition, use 'VisioStd2021Volume' instead.
Can I install Visio LTSC 2021 alongside Microsoft 365 Apps?
Yes, you can install volume-licensed Visio LTSC 2021 on a device that already has Microsoft 365 Apps installed, provided you use the Click-to-Run installation method and ensure the update channels are compatible.
Why do I get an error when running setup.exe /configure?
This usually happens due to syntax errors in your configuration.xml file or a mismatch in update channels with an existing Office installation. Verify your XML tags and ensure you are strictly using the 'PerpetualVL2021' channel.
