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How to Monitor Microsoft Office Installation Progress
Question details
The user needs to track the progress, view completion notifications, and identify any errors during a Microsoft Office installation on their computer.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Installing Microsoft Office via the Office Deployment Tool or the Microsoft 365 portal.
- Observed behavior
- The user requires visibility into the installation progress and status notifications to confirm success or troubleshoot potential setup errors.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on your computer, as modifying deployment tool configurations or viewing system-level installation statuses requires appropriate permissions.
Configure the Office Deployment Tool to Show Full Progress
Use this method if you are deploying Office using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and need to see the installation user interface.
By default, some deployment configurations run silently. You can modify the configuration XML file to display the full installation progress and any error alerts.
Open the folder containing your extracted Office Deployment Tool files and find the configuration.xml file.
Right-click the configuration.xml file and select 'Open with' > 'Notepad' or your preferred text editor.
Find the <Display> element in the XML document. Change its Level attribute to Full (e.g., <Display Level="Full" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />).
Save your changes to the XML file, open Command Prompt, and run your ODT setup command. The installation UI and progress bar will now be visible.
Check the System Tray for Microsoft 365 Portal Installations
Use this method if you downloaded and installed Office directly from your Microsoft 365 web portal account.
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- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the Free Download button.
- 2. Run the setup file: Double-click the downloaded executable file to launch the lightweight installer.
- 3. Complete installation: Click 'Install Now' and within seconds, WPS Office will be ready to use on your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Office Deployment Tool configuration file located?
The configuration file is an XML document typically located in the same folder where you initially extracted the Office Deployment Tool files. It can be opened and edited with any basic text editor like Windows Notepad.
Why can't I see the Office icon in the system tray during installation?
The icon may be grouped under hidden icons. Click the small up arrow near your taskbar clock to view hidden icons. If it's still missing, the installation might be running entirely in the background, or it may have failed to start due to a network or permission issue.
What does the Display Level attribute do in the Office Deployment Tool?
The Display Level attribute dictates how the installation interface behaves. Setting it to 'Full' shows the standard user interface and progress bar to the user, while setting it to 'None' hides the interface, creating a silent, background installation.
