got new laptop with Vista, need Word, Excel?

xmaslove

Hi all,

I bought a new laptop this week as my old p.c. had died. It has Vista on it, but I need to get Microsoft Word and Excel, and the package only comes with Microsoft Works. Can I get these discs somewhere or do I need to buy them. Are they available to download online?

Thanks,

lodgepole

You'll need to buy them. Open Office is a free and powerful alternative. Personally I prefer MS Office, but if you don't have the cash lying around Open Office is probably your best bet.

Homer129

They might participate in Microsoft's Home Use Program - If you use MS Office on a work PC, you can get a copy for home use for free (+P&P)
https://hup.microsoft.com/

I got Office 2007 Enterprise for less than €29, direct from Microsoft!

Capt'n Midnight

Homer129 wrote:

They might participate in Microsoft's Home Use Program - If you use MS Office on a work PC, you can get a copy for home use for free (+P&P)

Only true if the copy of office ALSO has software assurance too, which probably rules out most SME's
https://oms.one.microsoft.com/tc/cr_information/hupcommonquestions.htm

Only certain products for which your employer has licenses with active Software Assurance coverage are available for ordering at this time. There are also restrictions for your employer on the number of Home Use Program licenses that may be purchased by employees. Contact your employer’s Home Use Program Benefit Administrator if you have additional questions about availability of software through this program.

BostonB

xmaslove wrote:

...I need to get Microsoft Word and Excel,.....do I need to buy them.....

Yes.

dub45

Have you looked here: http://software4students.ie/?gclid=CLi9t5qXuYwCFRkiEAodkXMYKQ