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TLZInstaller

TermLynx Zero Installer​

Overview​

The TLZInstaller is a program designed to pre-install TermLynx on a Microsoft Word client with a single click.

Note: TLZInstaller setups only function on Windows clients using legacy versions of Microsoft Word.

How do the pre-installed Web Add-ins work​

Certain web add-ins from the store can be pre-installed on a Microsoft Word desktop client on Windows.

A pre-installed web add-in is bound to a pre-installed add-in slot and will install the add-in upon invoking the command. A button on the Ribbon will invoke the specified command.

A good example of this is the Wikipedia web add-in, which is bound to the first pre-install slot.

Using the TLZInstaller​

The TLZInstaller creates a new registry entry that binds the Microsoft Word command mso:OfficeExtensionsFeaturedApp2 to the installation of TermLynx.

It will then store the manifest.xml and icons in the cache location.

Finally, TLZInstaller modifies the Microsoft Word UI to create a button that will invoke the mso:OfficeExtensionsFeaturedApp2 command.

The TLZInstaller will also hide the Add-in Store and its Wikipedia button.

Steps to follow​

To use the TLZInstaller, follow these steps:

  1. Download the TLZInstaller.exe from TermLynx and place it on a file share.
  2. Run the TLZInstaller as an administrator.
  3. Re-open Microsoft Word and confirm that the "Activate" button is present.

Pitfalls​

Activating the Add-in Store (Microsoft Word)​

Because Microsoft Word believes the mso:OfficeExtensionsFeaturedApp2 command installs a web add-in from the Add-in Store, you must enable it. Otherwise, the "Activate" button will be disabled, even if web add-ins are enabled.

Blocking the Add-in Store (firewall)​

Our recommended solution to block access to the Add-in Store is to use a firewall rule. Here's an example:

Action: block
Application Name: C:\\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16\WINWORD.EXE
Direction: OUT
Enabled: true
Protocol: TCP
Name: Block Add-ins Store
Remote Addresses: 52.111.0.0-52.111.255.255

Modern Microsoft Word Versions​

The TLZInstaller is only a workaround for versions of Microsoft Word that were sold using bulk licensing.

Using the TLZInstaller on modern versions of Microsoft Word, like the ones deployed via Office 365, is not a viable way to install TermLynx.

For modern Microsoft Word versions, refer to Add-in Store or Centralize deployment.

Support​

If you encounter issues running the TLZInstaller, add the --verbose argument, copy the logs, and contact our team.