Open the folder where your setup.exe is located. You should see a new folder named "Office" . Right-click it and check Properties ; if the size is increasing over time, the download is working. 2. Common Fixes for Command Failures
One of the most common "issues" is that the ODT runs silently in the background. When you run the command:
If you receive an error message or the "Office" folder never appears, check these technical hurdles:
The setup /download configuration.xml command is the standard way to trigger the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to pull installation files from Microsoft's servers. If the download doesn't start or seems stuck, it is usually due to permission issues, hidden file extensions, or a simple misunderstanding of how the tool behaves. 1. Is it actually stuck? (Understanding Silent Mode)
The Command Prompt cursor blinks on a new line, but nothing else happens.



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