Can I PLEASE have an EXE to Install LibreOffice on Windows 11?

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#1

OK, I have been researching all over the place, and I’m coming up bupkis. The Windows Installer for MSI files on a brand new Windows 11 HP laptop does not work. I’ve unregistered it, re-registered it, scanned the system for corrupted files and repaired them, and still, all it does is freeze. I am unable to install anything via MSI file.

I know this is a Windows problem, but please, hear me out. I remember once upon a time, you could install LibreOffice by running an EXE file. Any chance that is still possible?

#3

This page should help with installation issues, General Installation Issues (Windows) - The Document Foundation Wiki

#4

S-Mode of Windows?

You may try the version from the ms-appstore then.

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#5

Maybe it is a Windows setting, click Start menu > Settings > Apps > Advanced app settings and in Choose where to get apps select Anywhere

#6

“The Windows Installer Service is not available in Safe Mode.”

#7

It is already set that way (“Anywhere”)

#8

“The Windows Installer Service is not available in Safe Mode”

The MS-app-store charged $5, which would be fine if I had some assurance that it would work any better than one I download for free.

#9

Windows 11-S is not Safe Mode, it is an operating system with restrictions.
What does Windows Specifications say? Click Start menu > Setting > System > About (possibly press Win+Pause Break instead) and press the Copy button under Windows Specifications so you can paste it here.

The steps are

  1. Download the appropriate file from Download LibreOffice | LibreOffice - Free and private office suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft
    1. When offered the Help file, download that too if you will need it
  2. Make sure it is saved somewhere, Downloads folder is good
  3. Disable anti-virus
  4. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installer
  5. If it doesn’t install, take a screenshot of the error, PrtSc and save that. Upload the error message here

Please say where the steps fail and with what message

#10

Thanks for trying to help, but honestly, your advice is like what I get when I call customer support, and they tell me to reboot everything. OK, fine, I’ve reboot everything and I still have the problem, now what?

Anyhow, I’ve sidestepped the problem by installing the Portable version.

#12

No one asked you to reboot nor to start in Safe mode.
We still don’t know what version of Windows you have.
I do know that a recent HP laptop installs and run LibreOffice perfectly well.

#14

If you use google you may find hints like this:
https://support.eset.com/en/kb2098-run-windows-installer-service-in-safe-mode

But the real question is, why your wifes laptop is in safe mode and if you can/wish to change that. Maybe try this:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/exit-safe-mode/3e7fb919-c34d-4dd8-8105-09328a7e1204

You had not given the error message, when I suggested this.
It is the solution for users of Windows-S, if they don’t want to leave S-Mode. I don’t know how MS implemented this as I prefer the pro-versions.

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#11

I have successfully installed the portable version. The Windows Installer is still broken, but I’ve got the most important App running now. Thanks!

#13

I want to thank everybody for at least trying to help. I was able to get the Portable Version running (thanks to mikeaganski for that suggestion!), which solves the real problem of getting LibreOffice installed. Windows Installer is still broken, but that’s a heartburn for another day.

God I hate Windows 11. This is my wife’s computer, no choice really. Me, I’m personally going to try holding out for Windows 12!

#16

If you are using Windows 11 Home:

Windows 11 S mode is a version of Windows 11 that is specially designed to improve security and performance. It limits the installation of apps only from the Microsoft Store, which reduces security risks. In S mode, Windows 11 is only available as a Home version.

One-way switch:
Leaving S mode is a permanent action and you cannot go back to S mode.

How to exit S mode?

  1. Open the Microsoft Store

  2. Go to the page where you can exit S mode (Switch out of S mode)

  3. Select “Get”

When the confirmation message appears, you can also install apps from sources other than the Microsoft Store.
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Other instructions:
To allow a downloaded file right-click on the file icon, select “Properties”, go to the “General” tab, and check the “Allow” box on the right down corner, Click the “Apply” button to save the changes and remove the security restriction. Click “OK” to close the Properties window.

Both Versions of Libre Have Stopped Working on Windows 11 Home
#15

I’m on Windows 10, and I don’t know if this will help you, but I was having a problem with .msi installers freezing for a LONG time time during installs (at the “removing shortcuts” stage).
I heard it has something to do with having a large number of things pinned to the taskbar, and they suggested this:

  1. Create a new user account on the computer.
  2. Log out of your account and log into the new account.
  3. Install .msi files from the new account.

It worked for me.

#17

It will not help, as @uncaalby already posted the error message on March 4. His problem is/was S-Mode:

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