Step 1 – Download Software Packages
The first step in the installation process is to download the software packages.
A. If OpenOffice is not already installed on the client machines, download the OpenOffice installer for Windows without the JRE bundled. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of the OpenOffice suite: Version 3.2
- Installation package file name: OOo_3.2.0_Win32Intel_install_en-US.exe
- Download location: http://download.openoffice.org/
(Click "Get more platforms and languages", uncheck the box next to "Include the Java JRE with this download", then click "Download") - Other versions at: http://distribution.openoffice.org/mirrors/ and http://distribution.openoffice.org/mirrors/archive.html
B. Optionally, download the Java JRE offline installation package for Windows. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of the JRE: Version 6 Update 18
- Installation package file name: jre-6u18-windows-i586.exe
- Download location: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/
(Click "Download JRE", select platform, click to accept license agreement, click "Continue", then select the file for Windows Offline Installation, jre-6u18-windows-i586.exe) - Other versions: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/previous.jsp
C. Download the OpenOffice-Enterprise client software installer. As of the date of these instructions:
- Most recent version of OpenOffice-Enterprise client software: Build 630
- Corresponding package file name: ooewin-630.msi
- Download location: http://OpenOfficeTechnology.com/download