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This log appears to originate from Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (C2R) components, likely during an installation, update, or telemetry-related process. Specifically -
The process name `OFFICESE` and references to Click-To-Run telemetry, Office.Identity.ConfigService, and UniversalBootstrapper point directly to Microsoft’s deployment and telemetry services for Microsoft (Office) 365.
I was only able to upload a part of the log file to be analysed.
Initialization & Setup:• `InitLogging` and `wWinMain` indicate the telemetry system is initializing.
• Parameters such as `MachineId`, `SessionID`, and `GeoID` are being recorded.
• `ProcessType: Bootstrapper` suggests the executable is responsible for launching other Office components or setup processes.
• Configuration Services:• `Office.Identity.ConfigService` and related entries show multiple attempts to retrieve configuration data via telemetry.
• These services include checking user environment settings, federation provider data, and various success codes.
• Activity Tracking:• `ActivityStarted` and `ActivityEnded` entries for services like `ServiceRequest`, `ConfigEnvironment`, and `Experimentation.EndPoint` are part of internal telemetry used to monitor performance and reliability.
• `DroppedAggregatedActivity` suggests batching or aggregation of some telemetry events was skipped or dropped—potentially to conserve bandwidth or reduce telemetry volume.
• Content Delivery Rules:• Towards the end, it’s retrieving CDN rules (`DownloadCdnRule`) which likely relate to how Office features or experiments are delivered and activated.
I’ve known plenty of people who have removed Office Click-To-Run. If they had adverse effects, I wouldn’t know.
I can not confirm any of these methods as I can’t find Click-To-Run. Perhaps I uninstalled it however I can not remember doing so.
| Method | What it does | How to do it |
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| Disable the service | Stops background telemetry and updates | Use services.msc, find Microsoft Office Click-to-Run, set Startup type to Disabled, then stop the service |
| Uninstall via Control Panel | Removes Office apps installed via Click-to-Run | Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features, select Microsoft Office Click-to-Run, and click Uninstall |
| Install MSI-based Office | Avoids Click-to-Run entirely | Use Advanced Options during Office download to choose a non-Click-to-Run version |
| Use a third-party uninstaller | Cleans up leftover files and registry entries | Tools like Revo Uninstaller can help remove stubborn remnants |
Click-to-Run handles updates and streaming installs, so removing it may prevent automatic Office updates.
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If your Office suite was installed via Click-to-Run, uninstalling it will remove the entire suite. You should be warned though?
• Some logs may still be generated by other Office components, even if Click-to-Run is disabled.
