Visual Studio Tools For Office Runtime Fix -

If you are starting a new project, please note the industry direction:

Without this runtime, any VSTO Add-ins or document-level customizations will fail to load in the host Office application. It is specifically required for: visual studio tools for office runtime

| Deployment Method | Runtime Requirement | Best For | |------------------|---------------------|-----------| | | Runtime must be pre-installed OR prompt user to install | Small teams, non‑managed environments | | Windows Installer (MSI) | Runtime can be installed as a prerequisite (via bootstrapper) | Enterprise, SCCM, full control over installation | If you are starting a new project, please