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MS Project Professional 2016 for 1, 2 or 5 PC (For Windows Only)

Microsoft Project 2016 is a project management software developed by Microsoft, designed to help project managers plan, assign resources, track progress, manage budgets, and analyze workloads.
It was officially released on September 22, 2015, as part of the Microsoft Office 2016 family, and is available in Standard and Professional editions.

Get started quickly and deliver winning projects. Schedule and cost projects, manage tasks, utilize reports and business intelligence with Project Professional 2016.

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A Comprehensive Management Tool That Means Business

Microsoft Project Professional 2016 is a professional business tool that helps create business projects in collaboration with others. It comprises all Project Standard features, and also resource management, collaboration tools, time-sheets, SharePoint task sync, etc.

Key Features of Microsoft Project 2016

1. Multiple Timelines View

  • Create and display multiple project timelines to visualize different project phases, tasks, or milestones.

  • Great for executive presentations and overviews.

  • Timelines can be easily customized and exported to PowerPoint.


2. Resource Engagements

  • Allows project managers and resource managers to collaborate on resource allocation.

  • Resource managers can approve or reject requests to ensure no resource is overbooked.

  • Useful in environments with shared resources across multiple projects.


3. Resource Manager View

  • Provides a dedicated “Resource Manager” role with visibility into engagement requests and approvals.

  • Helps balance workloads and manage team capacity more effectively.


4. Task Path Highlighting

  • Quickly visualize task dependencies in Gantt charts.

  • When you select a task, its predecessors and successors are highlighted for better clarity.

  • Makes it easy to see how delays in one task affect others.


5. “Tell Me” Search Box

  • A smart assistant bar that lets you type what you want to do (e.g., “Add milestone”) and jumps directly to the relevant command.

  • Saves time hunting through menus.


6. Improved Reporting Tools

  • Built-in modern reports and dashboards (Burndown, Resource Overview, Cost Overview, Project Overview).

  • Real-time data visualization without exporting to Excel.

  • Integration with Power BI for advanced analytics.

7. Better Integration with Office and SharePoint

  • Seamless integration with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

  • You can publish project tasks to SharePoint for team updates and status tracking.

  • Connect to Project Server or Project Online (Professional edition) for enterprise-level management.


8. Enhanced Gantt Charts

  • Gantt charts remain the core scheduling tool, with improved visuals and editing tools.

  • Easily drag and drop tasks, adjust durations, and link dependencies.

  • Color customization and formatting for better readability.


9. Portfolio Management (Professional Edition)

  • Analyze and select the best project portfolios based on budget, resources, and business goals.

  • Prioritize initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.


10. Collaboration Tools (Professional Edition)

  • Integration with Skype for Business / Teams allows real-time chat and meeting capabilities.

  • Share files, project updates, and reports directly within the Microsoft ecosystem.


11. Baseline and Tracking

  • Set and compare multiple baselines to measure project performance over time.

  • Identify variances between planned and actual progress.


12. Calendar, Resource, and Task Management

  • Assign resources to tasks with detailed work hours and cost rates.

  • Track task progress, start and finish dates, and dependencies.

  • Automatic recalculation when schedule changes occur.


13. Custom Fields and Filters

  • Create custom data fields, filters, and tables to tailor views and reports to your organization’s needs.


14. Export and Sharing Options

  • Export reports and timelines to PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, or Visio formats.

  • Easy sharing of Gantt charts and status updates.


15. Improved Performance and Backward Compatibility

  • Optimized for faster project loading and scheduling.

  • Compatible with Project 2013 and 2010 file formats for smooth transitions.

Editions and Key Differences

Feature Project 2016 Standard Project 2016 Professional
Core project management tools (Gantt charts, tasks, milestones, etc.)
Pre-built and customizable templates
Resource management and workload tracking
Timeline view for presentations
Sync with SharePoint task lists
Connect to Project Server / Project Online
Team collaboration through Skype for Business / Teams integration
Portfolio management features
Task path highlighting
Multiple timelines and enhanced reporting

Microsoft Project Desktop Editions — Full Technical Comparison

Feature Category Project 2016 Project 2019 Project 2021 Project 2024 (latest perpetual)
Release Date September 22, 2015 September 24, 2018 October 5, 2021 Mid-2024 (released Q3 2024)
Base Version 16.0.4266+ 16.0.10336+ 16.0.14332+ 16.0.17425+
Supported Editions Standard / Professional Standard / Professional Standard / Professional Standard / Professional / LTSC 2024
Architecture x86 / x64 x86 / x64 x86 / x64 x64 only (ARM64 native)
Installation Type MSI Click-to-Run (C2R) Click-to-Run (C2R) Click-to-Run only (enhanced engine)
Operating System Support Windows 7–10 Windows 10 Windows 10, Windows 11 Windows 10 (22H2+), Windows 11, Windows Server 2022/2025
Interface Style (UI) Ribbon (classic) Fluent Ribbon Fluent + Dark Mode Fluent 2.0 (Windows 11 design, Mica background)
Microsoft Teams Integration ✅ (manual)  (native + real-time collaboration)
Microsoft 365 Integration ✅ (partial) ✅ (deep, Copilot-ready)
Project Online / Project for the Web Support ✅ (basic connection) ✅ (enhanced connection)  (native integration)
OneDrive / SharePoint Save ✅ (manual) ✅ (auto-save optional) ✅ (default cloud save + sync)
Co-authoring (multi-user editing) ✅ (limited) ✅ (enhanced real-time sync)
AI-Powered Scheduling / Copilot  (optional for M365 Project Plan 3/5)
Resource Engagements ✅ (improved) ✅ (enhanced visualization) ✅ (AI suggestions for optimization)
Resource Leveling Engine Basic Enhanced Enhanced Optimized (faster scheduling engine)
Task Path Visualization ✅ (new timeline highlight options)
Timeline View Enhancements Single timeline Multiple timelines Multiple timelines with color coding Unlimited timelines + dynamic filtering
Team Planner View ✅ (refined with performance boosts)
Agile / Scrum / Kanban Support ✅ (Scrum/Kanban boards) ✅ (extended Agile templates + burndown charts)
Project Templates Legacy Updated Updated  Modern, cloud-synced templates
Portfolio Management (via Project Online) Limited Supported Supported ✅ (Native integration + Power BI dashboards)
Power BI Integration ✅ (manual) ✅ (direct connector)  Native Power BI reporting pack v2
Power Automate (Flow) Integration ✅ (expanded triggers/actions)
Task Linking (Drag & Drop) Basic Improved Improved  Enhanced UI & dependency manager
Baseline Comparison ✅ (visual + timeline baseline overlay)
Earned Value Management (EVM) ✅ (updated reports, easier configuration)
Calendar Management ✅ (365 Calendar sync)
Master/Subproject Support ✅ (optimized)
Multiple Resource Cost Rates
Cost Accrual / Forecasting Basic Improved Enhanced ✅ (auto forecast + AI insights optional)
Report Builder (Visual Reports) Excel / Visio Power BI + Excel Power BI + Excel  Power BI + Excel + enhanced visualization engine
Custom Fields / Graphical Indicators
VBA / Macro Support VBA 7.1 VBA 7.1 VBA 7.1 VBA 7.2 (secured macros)
Macro Security Basic Enhanced Enhanced  Unsigned macros blocked by default
Project Server Connectivity Project Server 2013–2019 Project Server 2016–2019 Project Server 2019–2022 Project Server Subscription Edition / Project Online
File Format (.MPP) Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible (faster read/write)
Backward File Compatibility 2013–2016 2013–2019 2013–2021 2013–2024
Project Web App (PWA) Optional Supported Supported ✅ (Enhanced with Azure AD authentication)
Cloud Authentication Basic Azure AD ✅ (Azure AD + Entra ID)
Security Features Legacy Improved M365 Identity Support ✅ (AAD conditional access + DLP support)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ✅ (limited) ✅ (enhanced)
IRM / Information Protection
Accessibility Tools Basic Enhanced Full Accessibility Checker ✅ (real-time AI accessibility suggestions)
Dark Mode / High Contrast ✅ (adaptive Mica dark mode)
High DPI / 4K Scaling Partial Improved Full ✅ (Windows 11 scaling optimized)
ARM64 Native Support ✅ (partial) ✅ (full ARM64 native)
Performance Improvements vs 2016 Baseline +15% faster scheduling +25% faster UI +40% faster load/scheduling over 2016

Technical & Productivity Advancements

Feature Project 2016 Project 2019 Project 2021 Project 2024
Modern UI ✅ (Fluent 2)
Agile Boards ✅ (enhanced)
Timeline Highlights Basic ✅ (custom colors, filters)
Copilot (AI Assist)  (optional via M365 Project Plan)
Power BI Integration ✅ (native)
Resource Engagements ✅ (auto optimization)
Project Online Integration ✅ (native)
Collaboration (Teams) ✅ (real-time)
Security Baseline Legacy Improved Enhanced Modernized for Windows 11

IT, Security, and Deployment Details

Feature Project 2016 Project 2019 Project 2021 Project 2024
Deployment Type MSI Click-to-Run Click-to-Run Click-to-Run
Group Policy Support
Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
Update Channels MSI / WSUS WSUS / C2R C2R C2R (ODT + Microsoft 365 Update)
Volume Licensing KMS / MAK KMS / MAK KMS / MAK KMS / MAK / AAD
Cloud Policy Service
Windows Server Compatibility Server 2012–2019 Server 2016–2022 Server 2019–2022 Server 2022–2025
Offline Installation

Lifecycle Support (Mainstream + Extended)

Edition Release Year Mainstream Support Ends Extended Support Ends
Project 2016 2015 October 13, 2020 October 14, 2025
Project 2019 2018 October 10, 2023 October 14, 2025
Project 2021 2021 October 13, 2026 (No extended phase)
Project 2024 (LTSC) 2024 October 2029 October 2031

Integration Ecosystem

Integration Project 2016 Project 2019 Project 2021 Project 2024
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint
OneDrive
Project Online / Web
Power BI ✅ (native dashboards)
Power Automate
Azure DevOps ✅ (manual sync) ✅ (auto sync template)

Summary — Which Microsoft Project Edition Should You Choose?

Use Case Recommended Edition Why
Legacy system or offline use Project 2016 / 2019 Works with Windows 7–10, MSI setup, stable
Modern enterprise with Office 2021 Project 2021 Full Click-to-Run compatibility, Agile support
Windows 11 & AI-ready deployments Project 2024 Fluent 2 UI, Teams/Power BI native, Copilot-ready
Controlled environments needing long-term support Project LTSC 2024 5+2 year lifecycle, feature freeze, stable for regulated industries

System Requirements

Component Requirement
Operating System Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or later
Processor 1 GHz or faster x86/x64 processor with SSE2
Memory (RAM) 2 GB (32-bit) / 4 GB (64-bit)
Hard Disk 3 GB of available space
Display 1024 x 768 resolution
.NET Version .NET 3.5 required, .NET 4.5.1 or higher recommended
Other Internet connection required for activation and online features

 

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