Alternatively, if installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation.

Open the Office folder in the virtual drive, and then select either the Setup32.exe to install the 32-bit version of Microsoft 365, or Setup64.exe to install the 64-bit version to begin the offline installation. If you're not sure which version is right for you, see Choose the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office.

There are two ways to get apps from Microsoft Store: Select Start , and select Microsoft Store. From the taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon.

Connect the installation media you created to your nonfunctional PC. Start the PC using the installation media.

Learn how to download and install apps you need from your Microsoft 365 business subscription.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

The installation file is typically named Autorun.exe or Setup.exe, but this may vary. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation process.

Be sure you're connected to the Internet and then open any application, such as Word or Excel. In most cases, the Office or Microsoft 365 apps are activated once you start an application and after you click Accept to agree to the Microsoft Software License terms.

Software manufacturers can create the setup of their products to use Windows Installer to help make software installation, maintenance, and uninstallation straightforward and easy. Windows Installer 4.5 is released with Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2008 SP2.

Use this command-line option to specify a custom Setup settings file for the Setup.exe file to use instead of the Setup.ini file. The custom settings file that you specify and the Setup.exe file must be in the same folder. Or, you must specify the path of the custom settings file in the command line. Example: /settings MySetttings.ini /x [msifile]