Videos/LibreOffice 6-4 Installing under Windows 10

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    Foreword

    Installing LibreOffice is very easy!

    Follow the descriptions for your operating system:

    The video "LibreOffice Installing under Windows 10 / 11" links to this page, which contains further information.

    On the homepage of "LibreOffice - The Document Foundation" you will find all the important information around LibreOffice.

    LibreOffice is completely free.

    Link to the video

    Link to the video (in German [DE]):

    Installation von LibreOffice unter Windows 10

    File names LibreOffice for Windows

    File names LibreOffice for Windows 64-Bit

    LibreOffice_x.x.x_Win_x64.msi

    LibreOffice_x.x.x_Win_x64_helppack_en-GB.msi

    "x.x.x" stands for the version number of LibreOffice.

    Information about installing LibreOffice

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    Note:
    Please read also here about the Installation.

    LibreOffice and Operating system 64-Bit

    If the installation files are not on your computer, you can download them for free from the website "LibreOffice - The Document Foundation".

    Install LibreOffice Program for Windows

    The installation of LibreOffice with 64-bit is described here.

    The installation for 32-bit systems is analogous.

    Usually, the files downloaded from the Internet are in the Downloads folder.
    Win10 73Win10 Ordnersymbol Download.png
    Win11 74Win11 DownloadFolderIcon.png

    So if you have found your folder where the files are located, you can start the installation.

    Double-click on the file "LibreOffice_x.x.x_Win_x64.msi".

    "x.x.x" stands for the version number of LibreOffice.

    Follow the installation instructions for the "Program"

    Typical

    Custom

    It logs on the Installation Wizard Program.

    Click on the Next button.

    In the next step you now have the option between the installation types "Typical " or "Custom" to select.

    If you select "Custom", you can choose "Optional components", such as Options and Dictionaries involve in the installation.

    Or select "Additional UI Languages".

    Below the choices, the Path for program installation is given.

    With the button Change… you can change the path as you like.

    But change the path only if you are a savvy user regarding Windows 10 / 11 and LibreOffice.

    When you are satisfied with your selection, click Next.

    Next, you can select the file type for the Microsoft-Office File types that you want to open/edit with LibreOffice.

    Now you can determine if there should be a Create a shortcut on desktop "Program link" on the desktop.

    Here you can also specify whether LibreOffice should be "Load LibreOffice x.x.x during system startup.

    "x.x.x" stands for the version number of LibreOffice.

    Click on the Install button.

    Windows User Account Control (Program) asks "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?".

    The installation starts and the installation progress is indicated by a green bar. 74EN Install grüner Balken.png

    Now click on the Finish button.

    This is LibreOffice program installed.

    Install LibreOffice Helppack for Windows

    The installation of LibreOffice with 64-bit (Helppack) is described here.

    The installation for 32-bit systems is analogous.

    Usually, the files downloaded from the Internet are in the Downloads folder.
    Win10 73Win10 Ordnersymbol Download.png
    Win11 74Win11 DownloadFolderIcon.png

    So if you have found your folder where the files are located, you can start the installation.

    Once the program is installed, double-click on the file "LibreOffice_x.x.x_Win_x64_helppack_de.msi".

    "x.x.x" stands for the version number of LibreOffice.

    Follow installation instructions "Helppack"

    The Installation wizard Helppack are displayed.

    Click on the Next button.

    You will see the next one Path for the Helppack installation.

    With the Change… button, you can change the path as you like.

    But change the path only if you are a savvy user regarding Windows 10 / 11 and LibreOffice.

    When you are satisfied with your selection, click Next.

    Now click on the Install button.

    Windows User Account Control Helppack asks "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?".

    Click Yes button.

    The installation starts and the installation progress is indicated by a green bar. 74EN Install grüner Balken.png

    After Installing click on the button Finish.

    Helppack is now installed.

    Control in the Control Panel

    Call up Windows Explorer ⊞ Win+E.

    Scroll down and select the Control Panel.

    Click on Programs and Features.

    In the Overview of installed programs you should now see LibreOffice and the Helppack.

    LibreOffice fails

    In case something goes wrong during installation.

    LibreOffice user profile

    LibreOffice user profile

    LibreOffice repair

    You have the possibility to initiate a repair process via the Windows Control Panel.

    General Installation Issues (Windows)

    General Installation Issues (Windows)

    First steps to take before submitting a bug

    First steps to take before submitting a bug

    Further Informations

    Possible Problems during installation

    Faq - General Installation Issues (Windows)

    Documentation / Manuals

    Here you will find the Documentation / Manuals:

    Documentation / Manuals

    Any questions?

    For questions on this topic go to:

    Ask.LibreOffice

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