Pirated or heavily modified "pre-activated" builds frequently break automated security updates, causing software volatility.

: Run the .exe file to extract setup.exe and several sample .xml files to a new folder (e.g., C:\Office2021 ).

For IT pros, use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) . Download setup.exe from Microsoft, then run:

: Open Command Prompt as Administrator , navigate to your folder ( cd C:\Office2021 ), and run: setup /download configuration.xml .

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