I have a new lap top with windows 8. is it better to just order Microsoft office if I need outlook since is might use some of the other programs - i.e spell check from word?
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I ordered Outlook separately and loved it. Then after a few months it became erratic and wouldn't work most of the time. Re-installing didn't help and neither did any of the other available fixes. I doubt if it would have made a difference if this program had come as part of Office or not. The Outlook program itself became corrupted and could no longer be used.
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No, those are Microsoft programs. A great freebie alternative is available called "Apache". Apache is an open source program which includes virtually all the elements contained in MS Office. Updates and upgrades are provided periodically. I personally prefer it (Apache)
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Windows 8 and that is about it. No office or It does have a fair amount of junkware so it does need to be wiped before use or is kind of slowish, but other than that great comp.
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This comes with a product key, but for windows 8 operating system, does not include microsoft office. I think you may have to get pro (or consider a free alternative like open office or libre office)
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No, it will come with a Microsoft compatible office program called Open Office if ordered from US Micro Corp.
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I am not sure. I had an issue and had to wipe everything off and start over. I purchased office, so I would have word. I know word was not included.
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No, it does not necessarily come with Office installed. I see the other two answers, but Office was not installed on the two I bought, you have to buy the office product once the trial expires. It comes with a link that allows you to download a trial or buy the product. Office 2013, which you'll need for Windows 8, is a bit pricey at $139 for a single user. Unless you need to interact with other Office users in professional relationships I'd try OpenOffice to see if you can get by before buying the Microsoft product. OpenOffice is free, it's not Microsoft Office, but it's free, it's not perfect, but it's not junk. By the way, the Lenovo 36795MU is great, perfect for tossing in the bag and using on the commute.
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Just windows 8 and its regular programs. Microsoft office you will have to buy it.
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Mine didn't come with Microsoft Office pre-installed. It wasn't important to me since I can get the software through work for fairly cheap. Thanks!
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You can use Google Docs/drive and Quickoffice. You can also use the web versions of word. So you can't exactly install Microsoft word like on windows but you can use similar programs or the web version of word. I use Google docs even on my desktop, it sync accross all my devices...So I see no need to use word anymore.
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NO. My unit came loaded with Window's Seven, but no Microsoft Office. This you can easily add from their web site, or pick it up at Best Buy. I was kind of thinking it would have come with Windows Seven, but I was wrong. Still an excellent value, without switching to the new Microsoft software platform.
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It does not come with Office, so if you specifically need Outlook you will need to purchase it separately.
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The laptop comes with the trial of MS Office installed if I remember correctly. I loaded an open-office program on it (which works fine) and then a week or so later bought MS Office 2010 Pro through the Federal Govt' discount page--if you have a student discount I think it will link you to the same page and that would probably be your best (and least expensive) bet.
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Only Windows 8 RT has Office built in. You need to buy Office separately otherwise.
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"Which of these do I want?" The post only shows a pic of Office 97 Professional, so I don't know which choices you are comparing? I'm no computer expert, either, but I would suggest it just depends on how you intend to use the programs. If you want it just for your own use then I would absolutely recommend Office 97. It's inexpensive and effecient. As stated below, you should be able to research the differences between the products you want to compare online. So again, depending on how you will use it, just be aware that Microsoft Office 2010 programs are pretty much incompatible with older versions. Which means if you will be receiving files from other sources that use 2010, you will be unable to open their files. There is a workaround for this, though. Just ask the sender to save the file as a .doc (Word) or .xls (Excel) before they send it to you.
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There was only one real difference for me and that was it included Outlook. If you go to the microsoft web page they have a chart that shows a comparison of all their Office products. It may help you make your decision on which one to buy. Also, I chose to buy the Office Suite instead of doing the Office 365. It may be cheaper for the first 2 yeas, but, after that you are loosing money, at least that is the way I figured it. If you do buy I suggest that you get the disk s it is always available and you have a less time consuming process than doing it on line. Especially, if you have a slow internet connection. I did my first attempt using a hotel internet, which ended up with an error. I went to the Apple Store, took a workshop and used their internet to download the Yosemite upgrade in 45 minutes.
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OS = Windows 8 + upgrade, MS Works for intro period as MS will ask you to buy. I think it was $150, Email = Outlook with diff lay-out than "old Days", some standard PC cleaner and virus programs. Except for Outlook I've replaced most to suit my preferences.