Install Lite is a stripped-down, faster alternative to the full C2R Install. It removes the graphical configuration interface and extra modules, leaving a minimal command-line style tool focused solely on deploying a default pre‑configured Office suite.
setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
Both tools emulate Microsoft’s official Office Deployment Tool (ODT) but with a more accessible interface. They:
Because they download directly from Microsoft servers, the source files are authentic and unmodified. The difference lies in the local deployment script and (in some cases) post‑installation behavior.
setup.exe /download lite-config.xml
This pulls only the selected apps (approx. 1.4 GB).