This material is addressed to all conservative comrades who still use MS Office 2007 and younger, but are timidly thinking about switching to a new, 2010 version.
Updating is very simple: download the distribution kit you need from the official Microsoft website or use the installation disc, if you have one.
It is not necessary to uninstall the existing 2007 package before installing 2010.
There are several versions for PC MS Office 2010, it:
In addition, there is also a version for mobile devices running Windows Phone - Office Mobile 2010, as well as for collaboration with documents in the "cloud" - Office 365 (Web Apps) and Office 2010 for Mac.
Almost all of these editions are available for online purchase and can be downloaded from the developer's official website. Exceptions to the above editions are Office Standard, Office Professional Plus (Enterprise), and Office Student (Education only). The downloadable editions of MS Office do not have to be activated during the installation process. In this case, the so-called “grace period” for using the product will be 30 days. Quote:
Activation, grace period and limited functionality
To access all the features of the product, you need to activate... Microsoft Product Activation is a copyright protection technology that verifies the licensing of software products.
Activation This process verifies that the product key specified during installation is allowed to be used on the eligible computers under the license terms.
Grace period Without entering a valid product key, you can use the software for 30 days. This period is called the grace period. During the grace period, some features and programs may not be included with the product you purchased. After entering a valid product key, only the features and programs that were purchased will be present.
Reduced functionality mode After the grace period has expired, unless a valid product key is entered, the software product enters reduced functionality mode, similar to demo mode. In this mode, it is impossible to save changes in documents and create new documents; other features can be disabled. Existing files or documents are not harmed while running in reduced functionality mode. After you enter your product key and complete activation, all features of the purchased software product will work.
To check the activation status of your MS Office 2010 office suite, open any of its components (for example Word or Excel), click the “File” menu and select the “Help” section:
If the program is activated with a legitimate key, the text that you saw in the previous screenshot will be missing:
To check the activation status of MS Office 2007, the path is different (for example, Word): Menu - Options - Resources - Activate Microsoft Office:
Interesting observation: Windows Update, configured to automatically search for and install updates, was silent about MS Office 2007 SP3 as a partisan until I downloaded and started installing it forcibly.
Further, in order not to indulge in lengthy descriptions of all the many aspects of using MS Office, I propose to go to the FAQ page, where everything is detailed and along the way I will give a couple of useful links that may come in handy:
Using the disk with the distribution kit, the current installation can be changed, removed, restored (in case of malfunctions in the operation of components) and activated:
By the way, regarding reactivation with a different key, there is a small trick:
For reference: open the registry editor and go to the branch:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Office \ 14.0 \ Registration
We delete the entry in it DigitalProductID and Current, then we launch any office application, Office 2010 will immediately require you to enter a license number, enter, (the office distribution kit must be inserted into the drive), the office quickly configures a new number and that's it.
Naturally MS Office 2010 opens and edits all files created in previous office suites. Change of file associations is involved:
Well, a few snapshots of individual components of the 2010 version, for those who have not seen it yet.
PowerPoint:
File menu:
In conclusion, it remains to say that in addition to the extended and improved functionality, MS Office 2010 began to work even faster. The opening of any document takes place in a split second. A worthy replacement for its predecessor in this regard, especially for a PC with a weak configuration.
Naturally, with this article with "funny pictures", I did not open America for anyone. The package has been released for a long time and only the laziest Chukchi it blogger has not written about it. I just told (and, perhaps, with unnecessary details) about how you can update an existing installation of the office suite to the latest for today - the 2010th version.
Successful use!
At intervals of 1–2 years or more, Microsoft releases updates to its Office product line. Updates can be installed without removing the previous version of the application and personal data.
Instructions
The Office editors package from Microsoft exists in a variety of versions, differing in both the set of programs and the year of release. Despite the availability of fresh versions, many users still prefer. This is due to the low requirements for the PC, conservative views on the design and location of functions, and much more.
However, it is often necessary to upgrade to an older version. For example, new modules are needed that are missing in older editions. Let's say you want to upgrade to the 2010 version. But you need to do this without removing the main package. Is it possible to upgrade Microsoft Office 2007 to 2010?
Moving to a new office
MS provided an opportunity in advance to make a smooth transition to an older version of the set of editors. In this case, you do not need to delete the old Office and install a new one from scratch. To preserve your custom settings and a number of other parameters, you can carry out the upgrade process. How to update MS Office?
- Download the original 2010 edition distribution from the official site.
- Run the installer.
- After checking the files, it will offer you the "Update" function. Activate it.
- Select the type of installation and additional items (remove old versions, remove specific modules, etc.). It is recommended to opt for automatic installation if you do not have the necessary skills.
- Upon completion of the process (it can take from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the power of the PC), you will receive an updated version of the package.
Important aspects
Several important nuances should be noted here. First of all, if you decide to upgrade Office 2007 to Office 2010, then you will need to activate the edition with a new license key. Yes, sometimes Microsoft runs promotions where you can upgrade to an older version for free. But that rarely happens. In most cases, you will need to re-purchase a new product.
However, there is no need to worry. You will be given a 30-day grace period upon transition. During this time, you can use the full version of the package, that is, use all available modules and download updates. If everything suits you, then all you have to do is purchase a license key and go through activation. If, after 30 days, you do not go through the procedure, then the software from Microsoft will go into a mode of limited functionality.
If you have a licensed program Office 2010, then you can update it to Office 2013 by registering your office and installing a new version of the program.
Of course, not everyone has this opportunity, but only those who bought the Office 2010 program after the start of the promotion.
You can find out if your program is suitable for the update only by starting the update.
So, let's take a closer look at how to make Word 2010, Word 2013 and so on.
Click on the green button "Get office now".
2. Then proceed to enter the product key.
We select the country (1), enter the license key of your office (2), then accept the license agreement and put a tick (3), then enter the numbers and letters from the picture (4) and click on the send button.
3. Checking the system.
3.1. If the program was purchased after the promotion, then we receive a message about the impossibility of updating.
3.2. If the program can be updated, then the test is passed and a new window will open with a choice of language and country.
If there are no accounts, then you need to register a mailbox.
7. Installation of "Office 2013 / Microsoft Office 2013". In fact, it is said loudly, because those who do not know how to install Office 2013 can simply run the file and the program will do everything by itself.
8. After the office is loaded, a video greeting will appear.
9. The program will be activated after the first launch of the program. We only need to enter the activate button - the program itself will remind you of activation.
10. We start to work.
This is what word 2013 office looks like - ribbon, buttons and bookmarks.
By the way, if you think you can update Office Word 2010, then I thought so too.
Office 2013 is installed in a different folder and can be used separately.
More recently, it has been reported that new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are coming soon. When will Microsoft update the Office design, and what changes will follow?
When to expect changes
Users will be able to appreciate the updated design and functionality of Word, Excel and PowerPoint in June this year. There will be updates to Outlook for Windows in July, and the Mac version will be the same in August.
What's new Microsoft will implement
Microsoft intends to include the following updates in the new version of its programs:
- the search engine will become more "advanced". The new search will give you access not only to information, but also to teams, people, and shared content. An option "Null query" will be added, which, when you hover over the search bar, will itself give you more suitable query options based on AI algorithms and Microsoft Graph;
- the colors and icons are updated. All users will be able to see the new color palette, which will be presented in the form of scalable graphics. The developers are confident that this approach will not only modernize the programs, but will also help make the design more accessible and inclusive for each user;
- an internal survey function will appear in the products. This will create a strong bond between developers and users for more efficient information sharing and the ability to make changes.
The developers report that the appearance of the ribbon will be simplified. Manufacturers are confident that such a move will help users better focus on work and not be distracted. For those who simply need more extensive capabilities of the tape, there will be a mode that allows you to stretch it to a more familiar classic appearance.
Microsoft is trying to keep pace with progress and make changes to its programs in such a way that every user is comfortable using them. Microsoft is committed to helping customers achieve more.
