Add the following folder: c:\odt – Ran and install the ODT tool in this folder.
👉 setup.exe from the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
Download it here: 👉 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49117
✅ Correct process (quick + clean)
1. Download & extract the tool
You’ll get:
setup.exe
2. Create your config.xml (32‑bit)
XML
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3. Put files together
Same folder:
setup.exe
config.xml
4. Run this (IMPORTANT)
Shell
setup.exe /configure config.xml
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✅ Key takeaway
officesetup.exe= simple installer (no control)setup.exe(ODT) = full control → required for 32‑bit
💡 Why you ended up with officesetup.exe
Because:
- The Copilot / new Office portal now only gives that file
- It hides advanced install options
- And sometimes removes 32‑bit completely from UI
✅ Bottom line
👉 If you want 32‑bit, you must switch to the Deployment Tool
👉 There is no reliable way to force 32‑bit with officesetup.exe