Ninite vs. Manual Install: Why Ninite is the Better Choice for Microsoft Office 2016 Deployment

When IT administrators, repair shop technicians, or even power users need to install Microsoft Office 2016 on multiple machines, they face a common dilemma: Do I do this manually, or do I automate it?

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There is no checkbox for Office 2016, Office 2019, or Office 365. This is the most important part of the "story": You cannot install Microsoft Office using Ninite.

While both Ninite and Microsoft Office 2016 are classic tools for personal and professional computing, they serve entirely different purposes. Ninite is a specialized installer designed to save time by batch-installing third-party utilities, whereas Microsoft Office 2016 is a comprehensive productivity suite.

For all other apps (Chrome, Firefox, Notepad++, etc.), Ninite remains an excellent, better choice than traditional installers. Just don’t expect it to work for Office.

  1. Go to Ninite.com.
  2. Check: Chrome, 7-Zip, VLC, Microsoft Office 2016.
  3. Download Ninite.exe.
  4. Run it.
  5. Come back in 15 minutes. Everything is installed. No OneDrive. No Skype. Fully updated.

5. The "No Rebooting" Magic

The official Office 2016 installer loves to say: "Please close Outlook and Word to continue." Then, after installation, it often says: "Restart your computer to finish."