For users running legacy hardware or those who despise OneDrive and Teams popups, the method is superior. Part 7: The Future – Office 2024 and Beyond Microsoft has confirmed that Office 2024 will be the last perpetual release. Starting in 2027, all Office versions will require a Microsoft 365 subscription. This means the "office 20132024 c2r install" knowledge window is shrinking.
<Configuration> <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="ProPlus2013Retail"> <Product ID="ProPlus2013Retail"> <Language ID="en-us" /> <ExcludeApp ID="Access" /> <ExcludeApp ID="Publisher" /> <ExcludeApp ID="OneNote" /> <ExcludeApp ID="Outlook" /> <!-- Lite: Keep only Word, Excel, PPT --> </Product> </Add> <Updates Enabled="FALSE" /> <!-- Prevents upgrade to Microsoft 365 --> </Configuration> Run the installer: setup.exe /configure 2013_proplus.xml For Office 2024, the Lite 7 tool uses a different channel (PerpetualVL2024). Edit 2024_proplus.xml : office 20132024 c2r install and install lite 7
For stability, use the official Microsoft Office Deployment Tool with a custom XML (your own Lite setup). For convenience and advanced switching (2013 ↔ 2024), the C2R Install Lite v7 utility is a proven solution—just verify the digital signatures before running. For users running legacy hardware or those who