diff --git a/docs/assets/office_download_error_in_russia.png b/docs/assets/office_download_error_geoblock.png similarity index 100% rename from docs/assets/office_download_error_in_russia.png rename to docs/assets/office_download_error_geoblock.png diff --git a/docs/bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md b/docs/bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md index 3677faa..05f690c 100644 --- a/docs/bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md +++ b/docs/bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Bypass Microsoft Geoblocking -Microsoft blocks services in certain countries due to U.S. laws and local legal regulations. For example, users in Russia may not be able to download Windows or Office. +Microsoft blocks services in certain countries due to U.S. laws and local legal regulations. Countries with broad restrictions: `Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Venezuela` @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Countries with limited Microsoft Store app functionality: ## Windows Download -Users from blocked countries, such as Russia and Belarus, may encounter an error when trying to download Windows ISOs from the [official Microsoft page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download). +Users from blocked countries may encounter an error when trying to download Windows ISOs from the [official Microsoft page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download). ### Error @@ -25,24 +25,24 @@ Users from blocked countries, such as Russia and Belarus, may encounter an error [MSDL](https://msdl.gravesoft.dev/) -It uses shared sessions/proxy to generate official download links in Russia and all other blocked places. +It uses shared sessions/proxy to generate official download links. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ## Office Download -Users from blocked countries, such as Russia and Belarus, may encounter an error when trying to [download](office_c2r_links.md) Office C2R with the online installer or ODT. +Users from blocked countries may encounter an error when trying to [download](office_c2r_links.md) Office C2R with the online installer or ODT. ### Error `Command not supported` `We're sorry, we can't continue because we weren't able to download a required file. Please make sure you're connected to the internet or connect to a different network, then try again.` -![](./assets/office_download_error_in_russia.png) +![](./assets/office_download_error_geoblock.png) #### How is Microsoft blocking it? -Primarily, it checks for Russian IP addresses, and based on that, the above error is shown to users. However that's not the end of it. Once it find out that Russian IP is used, the installer creates the registry key below to remember it. After that, even if you use a VPN, the installer will still keep showing the error. +Primarily, it checks the current IP address, and based on that, the above error is shown to users. However that's not the end of it. Once it find out that an IP from a blocked country is used, the installer creates the registry key below to remember it. After that, even if you use a VPN, the installer will still keep showing the error. ``` [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentConfigs\Ecs] @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Primarily, it checks for Russian IP addresses, and based on that, the above erro reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentConfigs\Ecs" /v "CountryCode" /t REG_SZ /d "std::wstring|US" /f ``` -After that, the office installer won't show any related errors. You can apply this before or after running the Office installer and you can download Office without any VPN with your Russian IP address. +After that, the office installer won't show any related errors. You can apply this before or after running the Office installer and you can download Office without any VPN with your original IP address. **Or** diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index f704bad..c9adfa7 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Yes. --- -#### I'm in Russia and Office is not downloading. +#### I'm in a sanctioned country and Office is not downloading. Follow this [guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking). --- diff --git a/docs/office_c2r_custom.md b/docs/office_c2r_custom.md index 7d5e85d..323a0db 100644 --- a/docs/office_c2r_custom.md +++ b/docs/office_c2r_custom.md @@ -2,13 +2,13 @@ ## Notes -- If the below guide is confusing to you then the simplest option for you is to use [Office C2R Installer](office_c2r_links.md). -- Retail Office (e.g. O365) has latest feature updates and Volume Office (e.g. ProPlus 2024) doesn't. -- Please note that in the official C2R office custom installation method, there is no ISO or any one-click solution available. Below is the simplest guide to installing customized office. +- If you find the guide below confusing, the simplest option is to use the [Office C2R Installer](office_c2r_links.md). +- Retail Office (e.g., O365) receives the latest feature updates, whereas Volume Office (e.g., ProPlus 2024) does not. +- Please note that the official C2R custom installation method does not use an ISO or a one-click solution. Below is the simplest guide for a customized Office installation. :::tip -- Russian users needs to follow [this guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading. +- **Users from sanctioned countries** need to follow [this guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking.md) to bypass geoblocking when downloading Office. ::: @@ -16,22 +16,22 @@ ## Custom Installation Guide -### 1- Using Office Deployment Tool +### 1. Using Office Deployment Tool ❤️ -- If Office was ever installed before, - - Uninstall Office with the App and Features option in Windows settings. - - Run `OfficeScrubber.cmd` file from [Office Scrubber](https://gitlab.com/-/project/11037551/uploads/f49f0d69e0aaf92e740a1f694d0438b9/OfficeScrubber_14.zip) by abbodi1406 and select `[R] Remove all Licenses` option. -- Create a new folder named `Office` in `C:\` drive, example `C:\Office` -- Download [Office Deployment Tool](https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/wsus/setup.exe) (ODT) -- Copy the downloaded `setup.exe` file to that Office folder which you created, example `C:\Office\setup.exe` -- Go to [config.office.com](https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings) -- If you want Retail Office then select `Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise` in the office suites section. -- If you want Volume Office then select `Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 - Volume License` in the office suites section. (Don't select the SPLA version) -- You can add Visio and Project apps if you need them, but ensure that [Project](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/projectonline/supported-languages-for-project-online) / [Visio](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/display-languages-supported-in-the-visio-desktop-app-a921983e-fd5d-45ef-8af1-cedf70c53d75) supported language is selected. -- If you are planning to download Office files and install them later, then ensure that you select a specific version number instead of the latest in the `Select the version` option. -- You need to configure the options till "Language" section only. You can leave the rest as default. -- Click on the export button, select "Keep Current Settings" option and it will download a file named `Configuration.xml` (If the name is something else then change it to `Configuration.xml` -- Copy the downloaded `Configuration.xml` file to that Office folder which you created, example `C:\Office\Configuration.xml` +- If Office has been installed previously: + - Uninstall Office via **Apps and Features** in Windows Settings. + - Run the `OfficeScrubber.cmd` file from [Office Scrubber](https://gitlab.com/-/project/11037551/uploads/f49f0d69e0aaf92e740a1f694d0438b9/OfficeScrubber_14.zip) by abbodi1406 and select the `[R] Remove all Licenses` option. +- Create a new folder named `Office` on your `C:` drive (e.g., `C:\Office`). +- Download the [Office Deployment Tool](https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/wsus/setup.exe) (ODT). +- Copy the downloaded `setup.exe` to the Office folder you create (e.g., `C:\Office\setup.exe`). +- Go to [config.office.com](https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings). +- If you want Retail Office, select `Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise` in the Office Suites section. +- If you want Volume Office, select `Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 - Volume License` in the Office Suites section. (Do not select the SPLA version). +- You can add Visio and Project apps if needed, but ensure that a supported language is selected for [Project](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/projectonline/supported-languages-for-project-online) / [Visio](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/display-languages-supported-in-the-visio-desktop-app-a921983e-fd5d-45ef-8af1-cedf70c53d75). +- If you plan to download Office files to install later, ensure you select a specific version number rather than "Latest" in the `Select the version` option. +- You only need to configure options up to the "Language" section. You can leave the rest as default. +- Click the **Export** button, select the "Keep Current Settings" option, and it will download a file named `Configuration.xml`. (If the name is different, rename it to `Configuration.xml`). +- Copy the downloaded `Configuration.xml` file to the Office folder you created (e.g., `C:\Office\Configuration.xml`). import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; -- Open the **command prompt** (not Powershell) **as admin** and run the below commands +- Open **Command Prompt** (not PowerShell) **as Administrator** and run the following commands: ``` cd /d C:\Office\ setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml @@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ It will now install Office. -- Ensure that you have selected a specific version number in the configuration as per the above steps. -- Open the **command prompt** (not Powershell) **as admin** and run the below commands - - Download Office files +- Ensure you selected a specific version number in the configuration as per the steps above. +- Open **Command Prompt** (not PowerShell) **as Administrator** and run the following commands: + - Download Office files: ``` cd /d C:\Office\ setup.exe /download Configuration.xml ``` - - Install Office from the downloaded Office files (can be done Offline) + - Install Office from the downloaded files (can be done offline): ``` cd /d C:\Office\ setup.exe /configure Configuration.xml @@ -67,23 +67,24 @@ It will now install Office. -:::tip[Common errors] +:::warning[Common errors] -- Make sure you are entering those commands in command prompt (CMD) as admin. -- File name extensions are hidden by default in Windows. Due to that, some people might incorrectly rename `Configuration.xml` to `Configuration.xml.xml` because `.xml` was not visible. +- Make sure you are entering these commands in Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator. +- File name extensions are hidden by default in Windows. Consequently, some users might incorrectly rename `Configuration.xml` to `Configuration.xml.xml` because the original `.xml` extension was not visible. ::: --- -### 2- Using YAOCTRI +
+ 2. Using YAOCTRI (for advanced users only) #### Easy Custom Installation of Office Retail Products 1. Download any offline `.img` file from the [Office C2R Installers](office_c2r_links.md) page. Preferably, choose **`O365ProPlusRetail`**. 2. Right-click the downloaded `.img` file and select **Mount**. 3. Download [YAOCTRI](https://pixeldrain.com/u/nrCgsLJa) and extract the zip file. 4. Run **`YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd`** as Administrator. -5. Follow the on-screen instructions and select any product you want (including Visio/Project). +5. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the products you want (including Visio/Project). 6. Done. #### Custom Installation Using the Latest/Volume Office Files @@ -101,6 +102,7 @@ It will now install Office. 7. Copy **`YAOCTRIR_Configurator.cmd`** (for Retail) or **`YAOCTRI_Configurator.cmd`** (for Volume) into the newly created **Office** folder. 8. Run the configurator, follow the on-screen instructions, and select the product(s) you want (including Visio/Project). 9. Done. +
--- diff --git a/docs/office_c2r_links.md b/docs/office_c2r_links.md index 5f3fb2b..90b06a1 100644 --- a/docs/office_c2r_links.md +++ b/docs/office_c2r_links.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Microsoft 365 receive regular updates with new features and improvements across --- -**Russian** users need to follow [this guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading. +**Users from sanctioned countries** need to follow [this guide](bypass_microsoft_geoblocking) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.