Repacking the Office 2016 Language Interface Pack requires some technical expertise and the right tools. Here is a step-by-step guide:

: Ensure you download the version (32-bit or 64-bit) that matches your existing Office 2016 installation. Run the Installer

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The safest way to create your own "repack" or customized multilingual installer is by using Microsoft's official Office Deployment Tool. This tool utilizes an XML configuration file to dictate exactly which languages install alongside Office 2016.

Because in the world of software deployment, convenience is a poor substitute for security. And the only thing worse than a user who can’t spell-check in Thai is a user whose entire Office suite has been ransomwared by a malicious repack.

In practice, Microsoft ignores internal repacks. They know the OCT is broken. They’d rather you use the Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) where language packs are handled via the Click-to-Run (C2R) architecture—which is a whole different beast. For Office 2016 (perpetual license), C2R is not the default. So, admins are left with two choices:

While the allure of a "repack" for Office 2016 Language Interface Packs lies in convenience and ease of use, the associated risks to security, system stability, and legal compliance far outweigh the benefits. To ensure a secure and functional environment, always source language tools directly from Microsoft.

IT professionals can use the ODT to specify Language ID in the configuration.xml file. For example, to force a Spanish interface on an English build:

A good repack includes version checking. A bad repack ignores it and leaves you with a Frankensteined Office installation that requires a full uninstall/reinstall to fix.

For organizations using Office 2016 Volume License:

: Unlike full Language Packs, LIPs do not translate Help content and require a "base language" (like English or French) to be installed first.

If you are using an official LIP or a reputable repack, the process generally follows these steps:

This article explores what these repacks are, how they function, the risks involved in using them, and the official, secure alternatives available to you. What is an Office 2016 Language Interface Pack (LIP)?

Installing official Language Packs individually can be time-consuming. A repacked installer often automates this, providing a single-click installation for multiple languages.

Setup.exe /config \\path\to\ProPlus.WW\NewConfigurationFile.xml Office Deployment Tool (ODT): Used for Click-to-Run versions. You can "repack" the installation by modifying the configuration.xml file to include multiple language IDs (e.g., Microsoft Learn 3. Post-Installation Configuration