The following table compares the typical online setup with the offline installation methods: Standard Online Installer Offline Installer (.img / ODT) ~4+ GB (Full Suite) Internet Required? Throughout installation Only for initial download Best For Single PC with stable web Bulk deployments / limited web Format .exe (Bootstrap) .img or .appxbundle Important Version Distinctions
Some websites offer standalone .exe or .msi files for OneNote 2016/2019. unless from a trusted source (e.g., your organization’s volume licensing portal). Unofficial downloads may contain malware. onenote download offline installer
The instructions below focus on the , which is the current mainstream OneNote. The following table compares the typical online setup