free microsoft office 2010 download

[debbiecarr98]

found on slickdeals.net


http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx

[Blue.Fairy2]

ty downloading it now

[debbiecarr98]

Originally Posted by Blue.Fairy2

ty downloading it now

was very excited to find this!!!

[big_red_s]

Cool, thanks

[ajpa]

Curious -- If you've installed it --- does it ask you for a product key or does the free install give you a key?

[kristenrice]

Why do they advise you to download it onto your secondary computer?

It worries me that it specifically states Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don’t test Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta on your primary home or business PC.

I really want to get any version of Word or Excel for my laptop and desktop, but this statement has me a little concerned. I don't have an extra computer just lying around that I can "test" it on.

[Blue.Fairy2]

Originally Posted by ajpa

Curious -- If you've installed it --- does it ask you for a product key or does the free install give you a key?

they give you a product key.

I am running Windows 7 beta on a wiped laptop so I needed this, Thanks again OP!!!!

[gacompguy]

I feel like I should point out that this is BETA software. That means this is a pre-release of Microsoft Office 2010 that is being made a available for testing purposes ONLY. In recent years, Microsoft's beta software has been nearly-release quality. Notice I said nearly... There have still been bugs. Beta software should never be installed on a system that you care about or with data you can't afford to lose. One of the Windows 7 beta's had a bug that corrupted MP3 files. Be aware that as beta software, Microsoft takes no responsibility if Office 2010 makes your computer unstable (or completely crashes it) or destroys your files.

It should also be pointed out that "free" isn't entirely free. This beta, like every other Microsoft beta, has a hard-coded expiration date. When that date passes, the software will no longer work and you will have to purchase a retail copy to keep using it.

[dawson5]

what the PP said and also if you don't buy/upgrade to the official release you will lose everything.

Hubby did this with a beta version of outlook. It ended up costing his company $$$. He did try reverting back to a previous backup and that did not work either.

[Blue.Fairy2]

Originally Posted by gacompguy

I feel like I should point out that this is BETA software. That means this is a pre-release of Microsoft Office 2010 that is being made a available for testing purposes ONLY. In recent years, Microsoft's beta software has been nearly-release quality. Notice I said nearly... There have still been bugs. Beta software should never be installed on a system that you care about or with data you can't afford to lose. One of the Windows 7 beta's had a bug that corrupted MP3 files. Be aware that as beta software, Microsoft takes no responsibility if Office 2010 makes your computer unstable (or completely crashes it) or destroys your files.

It should also be pointed out that "free" isn't entirely free. This beta, like every other Microsoft beta, has a hard-coded expiration date. When that date passes, the software will no longer work and you will have to purchase a retail copy to keep using it.

While it is true that Beta products can have bugs, I have been running Windows 7 beta for months and have had no problems with it, I do care about my computer and have no problem running beta if from a company I trust.

I back up my important files regularly and actually like to wipe my system clean about once a year ( complete format and reinstall).

this product is FREE until the expiry date passes and then if I choose to purchase the full post Beta product I will.

You will not lose everything, you will only lose the ability to use this product.


So again I thank you OP for the heads up!

That said downloading and using any Beta product is not for those without some Tech knowledge and the faint of heart

[Imzadi]

Originally Posted by kristenrice

I really want to get any version of Word or Excel for my laptop and desktop, but this statement has me a little concerned. I don't have an extra computer just lying around that I can "test" it on.

You can go to Google documents and create documents that can br saved or read (from email downloads) as Word and Excel documents. There is nothing to download.

https://www.google.com/acc/

[gacompguy]

Originally Posted by Blue.Fairy2

While it is true that Beta products can have bugs, I have been running Windows 7 beta for months and have had no problems with it, I do care about my computer and have no problem running beta if from a company I trust.

I back up my important files regularly and actually like to wipe my system clean about once a year ( complete format and reinstall).

this product is FREE until the expiry date passes and then if I choose to purchase the full post Beta product I will.

You will not lose everything, you will only lose the ability to use this product.

So again I thank you OP for the heads up!

That said downloading and using any Beta product is not for those without some Tech knowledge and the faint of heart

You're the exception to the rule then. I've been in IT for over 10 years now and I would say 90+% of the people and small businesses I've helped weren't performing regular backups before I met them.

Note that I never said you would definitely lose all of your data. I said don't use data you can't afford to lose. I guess I should have included that if you are going to use data you can't afford to lose, you should also have a good backup. One of the Windows 7 betas (build 7000) did indeed have a bug that caused MP3 files to be corrupted. (Feel free to Google Windows 7 MP3 corruption.) This particular bug did not even require the files to be opened. I know several people that lost a good bit of music because they assumed there would not be major bugs and they didn't have backups. I'll be the first to admit (as I already did in my previous post) that Microsoft's betas are usually production-worthy/ready software. I just want to make sure that anyone reading this post that is not in the IT field or is non-technical makes an informed decision before rushing off to get a "free" piece of software.

While you personally have never lost data, the fact that the Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is opening and changing your files means that any bug in this beta software could potentially corrupt your files. Does that mean that it will? I can't say for sure... but even Microsoft tells you it is a possibility and that you should back up your files and use the software on a secondary PC. As an IT professional, I would recommend anyone looking for free software heed their warnings.

[boufa]

I feel that it is necessary also to point out that changes in current software can sometimes make those saved files incompatible with previous versions. I think it was office 07(?) that changed the saved file format. Not sure if office 10 will be doing the same thing, and also you can force it to save in a compatible mode. If you miss that then you can create a bunch of files that cannot be read on older versions. I believe that this may have been the issue with a pp's outlook experience.

The best way to get office is to 1) buy it (yea very expensive) 2) If you know someone who is in college (doesn't have to be a kid, anyone who is registered for classes at a college) or a teacher/faculty. They can get them reasonably cheap. Your mileage may vary, but I got Office XP for $10 a few years back. Sort of legal, though the license states that it is only for the student, and non transferable. I worked security on campus, so I qualified as an educator.

The final way, and the best in my opinion... download OpenOffice. It is made by Sun, and is 100% FREE. Not as pretty as Office, but it is compatible with office, and has the same functionality.

[debbiecarr98]

that this has caused so much controversy, I never would have posted this if I thought that it would. I saw it and thought it looked like a good deal because I had just spent 100 dollars for the 07 version, but not being a very technical person did not really know of all the ramifications that this could cause. I am in no way endorsing this, I just was excited to find it and thought that it was a good thing. Again, I apologize.

[Robinrs]

Originally Posted by Imzadi

You can go to Google documents and create documents that can br saved or read (from email downloads) as Word and Excel documents. There is nothing to download.

https://www.google.com/acc/

I use Open Office, free and after getting used to it, can be just as good as Microsoft for creating documents: http://www.openoffice.org/