Templates of Microsoft Project are missing

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Templates of Microsoft Project are missing

KWong

Install Office 2019 bottom click Other install. The Microsoft Project 2019 logo will be on the next screen along with install information. At the bottom, click the “Install” button.

rickyy1

KWong
Hey KWong, thanks for getting back. I think I might be missing something. I don't see "Other" or "Install" anywhere. I'm using ODT and a config file. When I run setup /configure config.xml, it just starts to install and there are no options.

KWong

rickyy1

Sorry, I still waiting my windows 10 PC set up( waiting for parts). I can't install office 2019 at this moment.

Try google search: office 2019 , how to install Project Plus 2019.

KWong

rickyy1

Don't use ODT and a config file method

https://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?/topic/13912-new-office-2019-download-links/

download ProJect plus from above link

run it

ask key page, close it

use batch file method instead

rickyy1

KWong
I've used those img files too (office and project). They don't give me any options to customize and start installation automatically. Do i need to run a specific setup file on the CD/IMG or modify the autorun.ini file?

I then use the same KMS activation method (the one that connects to kms8.MSGuides.com).
Same templates. Some missing in Office and ALL missing in Project?

KWong

rickyy1

no need to customize

1, Open office 2019 image, open office folder, click Setup64.exe (window 10 is 64bit)to install

2, after install run the batch file.

3, open project plus 2019 image, open office flpder, click Setup64.exe to install

4, after install run the batch file.

both will customize together automatically at the end.

KWong

rickyy1

activate office 2019 without key
https://msguides.com/microsoft-software-products/office-2019.html

activate project plus 2019 without key
https://msguides.com/microsoft-software-products/project-visio-2016-free-without-product-key.html

rickyy1

KWong
Okay, let me try. What is the batch file? The KMS server activation file?

rickyy1

Those are the instructions I followed. I've tried Microsoft Project 2016 & 2019 ODT and retail img file installs. I activate as described on those guides.
Everything works but no templates.

KWong

rickyy1

kms version is a bit different with retail version.

rickyy1

KWong Yes, I noticed a slight difference in version number (1808 vs 1812). However, neither has templates.
I'm not sure if it's the KMS license setting that determines what templates are installed or if we can set that somehow.
Is it possible to just install them manually after?

KWong

rickyy1
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49030

you can try, let me know afterwards

KWong

rickyy1

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/load-or-unload-a-template-or-add-in-program-2479fe53-f849-4394-88bb-2a6e2a39479d

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/download-free-pre-built-templates-29f2a18d-29a6-4a07-998b-cfe5ff7ffbbb

https://templates.office.com/

rickyy1

KWong [https://support.office.com/en-us/article/load-or-unload-a-template-or-add-in-program-2479fe53-f849-4394-88bb-2a6e2a39479d](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/load-or-unload-a-template-or-add-in-program-2479fe53-f849-4394-88bb-2a6e2a39479d
- This isn't quite it

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/download-free-pre-built-templates-29f2a18d-29a6-4a07-998b-cfe5ff7ffbbb
- directs to link below or instructs how to use the search bar.

https://templates.office.com/
- This is regular .docx that you can modify. Useful but they are not "template" format like others.

Going through those links brought up another point, the search bar is grayed out/disabled. So, you can't search the online database for templates either.

I found these instructions online to enable it:

Open office product, go to...
File>Options>Trust Center>Trust Center Settings>Privacy Options. Make sure "Allow Office to connect to the Internet" is checked.

ref: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/search-for-online-templates-greyed-out/52921777-c9e3-4c60-b76a-9957a1c87a31

If we enable the search box by "allowing office to connect to the internet", is there a chance microsoft can recognize the KMS activation and disable it?

GuangP

rickyy1 MS can recognize the KMS license but I think they have no reason to disable it if is is just a feature.

KWong

rickyy1
Volume Activation provides two different models for completing volume activations: Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK). KMS allows organizations to activate systems within their own network. MAK activates systems on a one-time basis, using Microsoft's hosted activation services.

So allowing office 2019 to connect to the internet is legal and let you have all update and add templates.

I guess, when you install office 2019, you have chosen not allow windows 10 connect to internet, that cause some of office 2019 templates missing not install.

rickyy1

GuangP
That makes sense, however, when you enable that feature, you are agreeing to some privacy options (I assume that basically allows them to check your activation status/method)?
If they see that Office is enabled via kms8.msguides.com:1688, can they send a file or something that effectively disables your copy of Office?

rickyy1

KWong
That might have been it. I might have disabled the internet connection during the install. I'll try doing a clean install while connected to see if that makes a difference.

I'll let you know how it goes.

rickyy1

@KWong , @GuangP
The re-install with internet connected didn't help.

However, the solution was in fact in one of those links you provided earlier. I tried enabling the setting I asked about earlier:
File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings... >
Enable "Let Office connect to online services from Microsoft to provide functionality that's relevant to your usuage and preferences."

Went to create a "New" project and all the default templates are there:

If I disable it, they go away unless I've already created a project with a template, then a local copy is saved.

Thanks again for your help!

KWong

rickyy1

I'm so happy at last you get what you want.

KWong

rickyy1

Do you know windows 10 can let admin choose update to install like windows 7.

rickyy1

KWong, yes finally! thank you for you help and patience

Just not sure if enabling privacy options is a good idea or not. If there is a way for them to see it's enabled via msguides.com KMS server and they can disable your install, then it's not worth enabling that feature.

KWong

rickyy1

Don't worry, Microsoft don't know anything about it. Activation is go through Kms server. It is legal to use.Only update from Microsoft.