Office 2010

[mikegc]

I've been living with Office 2010 for a few weeks and I'm not too fond of it. Oh, Word is okay but Outlook is cumbersome with the supposed-to-be-easy ribbon. Is there a way to downgrade back to Office 2003 an will it work on a Windows 7 x64 machine?

Mike

 

[richc46]

If you have a system restore point, just go back.
Make sure you can replace any programs that you installed during that time period.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

Will it work? Try this
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

 

[mikegc]

If you have a system restore point, just go back.
Make sure you can replace any programs that you installed during that time period.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

Will it work? Try this
Windows 7 Compatibility: Software Programs & Hardware Devices: Find Updates, Drivers, & Downloads

Ooops, I should have provided more info. My old XP machine had Office 2003 and, unfortunately, someone "borrowed" it and didn't leave a note. I purchased a new Dell XPS and purchased Office 2010. I've got my old Office 2003 disk but I used up the three downloads.

Mike

 

[techmonkey74]

Office 2010 Disc on Preloaded PC

I will be setting up my new computer with Windows 7 in the new few days. It comes with Microsoft Office Starter preloaded. I purchased the DISC version of Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Office. I take it if Office starter is already preloaded then I do not even have to use the DVD, instead I can just punch in the product key# that comes with the DVD?

Sorry meant to post this separate. Not sure how or of I can move a post but please go to:

http://www.sevenforums.com/microsoft-office/131005-office-2010-disc-preloaded-pc.html

 

[richc46]

It is my understanding that starter has limited functions.
You need to reload with the key to get the entire package
Microsoft Office Starter 2010

 

[techmonkey74]

It is my understanding that starter has limited functions.
You need to reload with the key to get the entire package
Microsoft Office Starter 2010

Yeah I understand it is limited. Many people buy the Product Key Card which unlocks the full version. I purchased the Full Disc version which has the Disc as well as the product key. I was wondering if I even needed to load the DVD OR if I can use the product key activation number. I would not want to load the disk and have Office loaded twice if I can help it

 

[richc46]

Per this article you need to get the upgrade key and then download the upgrade that you paid for
Upgrade Office 2010 to Full Version Free and Discounted Upgrades

Article Quote

You can upgrade this Office 2010 to full version by visiting any of the Microsoft's retail stores or by contacting MS Sales. You will get an upgrade code. To upgrade Office 2010 to full version using this method, you need to download the version for which you bought the code. Once downloaded, all you need to do is to enter the code to activate the full version. You will not lose any customizations that you did to the Office 2010 Starter edition

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/75572.aspx#ixzz187kF3vXV​

 

[techmonkey74]

Per this article you need to get the upgrade key and then download the upgrade that you paid for
Upgrade Office 2010 to Full Version Free and Discounted Upgrades

Article Quote

You can upgrade this Office 2010 to full version by visiting any of the Microsoft's retail stores or by contacting MS Sales. You will get an upgrade code. To upgrade Office 2010 to full version using this method, you need to download the version for which you bought the code. Once downloaded, all you need to do is to enter the code to activate the full version. You will not lose any customizations that you did to the Office 2010 Starter edition

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/75572.aspx#ixzz187kF3vXV​

Correct

I DID purchase the full version but it was on DVD from Costco. I was wondering if I needed to insert the DVD OR if I just entered the product key code that comes with the DVD if it would unlock/download the complete version that I paid for since starter is already preloaded. On the DVD case it says something like "No DVD drive?, download at microsoftoffice.blahlah. What I don't want to do is load the DVD and have Office on there twice, I can always remove the starter if that happens but I was just wonder is anyone else has done this.

 

[richc46]

Per the article, I think you have to insert the DVD

 

[techmonkey74]

Per the article, I think you have to insert the DVD

I did just find this quote

On this site:

Microsoft Office 2010: Sell It

I just it is a legit Microsoft site.

Customer Value
Traditional Discs offer customers many benefits, but the biggest benefit of this license type is flexibility. Traditional Discs give end users the ability to install Microsoft Office on more than one PC (following licensing restrictions). It also provides them with the security of having a DVD readily available for reinstallations in an emergency. Many customers also value the ability to transfer Office 2010 to another PC.
Also, similar to the way Product Key Cards work, if customers have a PC preloaded with Office 2010, all they need to do is enter the product key to complete the installation of Office 2010 on the PC. If they have a preloaded PC, they don't even need to put the DVD in the PC.

 

[richc46]

Yes office 2010 not office 2010 starter

 

[techmonkey74]

Yes office 2010 not office 2010 starter

Honestly not trying to argue with you here so please don't take it that way I actually appreciate your input. SO it's a little confusing how MS words the different Office versions but I THINK it goes like this: Many PC's have Office starter and are preloaded with the full versions. One you purchase the appropriate product key card that can be bought alone or comes with the DVD you "unlock" the version you paid for. Now by unlock I am not sure if the files are already on the computer or if they end up being downloaded form MS or a little of both. As I said the boxed dvd version that I have does say if no dvd drive to download online. I also found this quote on this site, how would you read it?

Microsoft Office Starter 2010

Some of the Office Starter 2010 Marketing Restrictions and best practices are described below:

• The emphasis of any end user advertising should never be on Office Starter 2010. While this might seem surprising at first, research shows that advertising or promoting Office Starter 2010 will distract your customers and deter them from purchasing a full Office suite.
• Instead of focusing on Office Starter 2010, focus your messaging on the fact that the PC has been preloaded with Office 2010, and is ready for activation with the purchase of a Product Key Card or Traditional Disc.
• All of the following professionally written phrases can be used to describe preloaded PCs and have been shown to boost sales of full Office suites:

 

[richc46]

No offense taken; this is how the forum works. Ask as many questions as you like and I or any other member is free to answer.

What do you have on your computer?
If it says office starter, I stand by my position

If you have the full version, for a limited time, then just the key is necessary.

 

[techmonkey74]

No offense taken; this is how the forum works. Ask as many questions as you like and I or any other member is free to answer.

What do you have on your computer?
If it says office starter, I stand by my position

If you have the full version, for a limited time, then just the key is necessary.

Good glad to hear . Actually I am picking up the computer from Fed Ex this afternoon and will set up tonight. Not sure if I will get to Installing Office tonight but will soon. I am just going buy the the specs (below) from Costco which in fact DOES stay office starter. I will post back when I install

Costco - HP p6680t Desktop Core i5-650 3.2GHz LightScribe DVD±R/RW 15-in-1 Card Reader

 

[richc46]

Good
Hope the you like Office
I have 2007, love word and excel
There is, also. a free office. Open office
OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

 

[techmonkey74]

Good
Hope the you like Office
I have 2007, love word and excel
There is, also. a free office. Open office
OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

Yeah I have 2003 at home and 2007 at work. I actually like the overall layout of 2003 better but 2007 is "prettier" From what I have researched 2010 is the best of both worlds. I tried Open Office on a older PC for a while and was not fond of it but to be honest I think I was just use to MS Office and never really gave it a chance.

 

[mikegc]

I had the starter edition on my new Dell XPS x64 but bought the Office 2010 disk. I had tried Office 2007 on my old computer at work and really disliked it. Now that I've experienced 2010 for a while and found it cumbersome, I'm going back to 2003.

Mike

 

[sandman]

I am just wondering did you install the 64 bit version or the 32 bit, Microsoft recommends the 32 bit version over the 64 bit because I have noticed a little lag or if you could say cumbersome with the 64 bit version over the 32 bit .

 

[techmonkey74]

I had the starter edition on my new Dell XPS x64 but bought the Office 2010 disk. I had tried Office 2007 on my old computer at work and really disliked it. Now that I've experienced 2010 for a while and found it cumbersome, I'm going back to 2003.

Mike

Sorry to hear that Mike both 2007 and 2010 are layout much different than 2010 and I know what a pain it is when they "update" software. With starter 2010 did you load the disc or just use the activation key to load the full version?

 

[mikegc]

I had the starter edition on my new Dell XPS x64 but bought the Office 2010 disk. I had tried Office 2007 on my old computer at work and really disliked it. Now that I've experienced 2010 for a while and found it cumbersome, I'm going back to 2003.

Mike

Sorry to hear that Mike both 2007 and 2010 are layout much different than 2010 and I know what a pain it is when they "update" software. With starter 2010 did you load the disc or just use the activation key to load the full version?

I killed the starter version and just installed the "real deal." I've used 2010 and actually like some parts of it. Outlook is, however, a flat out pain to navigate. I simply do not care to mess with that silly ribbon. Word is okay but they back to the ribbon and, for some reason, I really dislike having to navigate that thing.

Mike