Microsoft Office 2010 Beta free download
Nov 18, 2009, 2:11 pm
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Microsoft Office 2010 Beta free download
Another public beta from MS. This time it's Office 2010 Professional Plus valid for almost a year, available in both 32- and 64-bit flavors.
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
Does the beta version of Office 2010 expire after certain time?
The beta version of Office 2010 will expire in October 2010. Users can choose to download the trial or buy the full version of Office 2010 at that time.
The beta version of Office 2010 will expire in October 2010. Users can choose to download the trial or buy the full version of Office 2010 at that time.
Nov 18, 2009, 5:18 pm
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I probably should have added: I've been using the technical preview version for a couple of days (technet subscription) and it's perfectly stable so far.
Overall not *that* much has changed function wise, although I will be trying out the improved functions in powerpoint with regard to embedding videos etc. I'm sure a lot of other features are there but haven't had time to play around with it that much. Easy transition from 2007.
The online integration with Office Live is great as is the built-in pdf support (although you could add this in 2007 too).
Overall not *that* much has changed function wise, although I will be trying out the improved functions in powerpoint with regard to embedding videos etc. I'm sure a lot of other features are there but haven't had time to play around with it that much. Easy transition from 2007.
The online integration with Office Live is great as is the built-in pdf support (although you could add this in 2007 too).
Nov 18, 2009, 6:26 pm
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Understatement of the year. What changes is:
Ribbon customization
This alone is enough for me to get the beta like, right now.
Losing the customization of the toolbars from Office 2003 is the reason thousands of people never went to 2007. Office 2010 finally solves this - and lets you export your customized ribbon setup to others!
Ribbon customization
This alone is enough for me to get the beta like, right now.
Losing the customization of the toolbars from Office 2003 is the reason thousands of people never went to 2007. Office 2010 finally solves this - and lets you export your customized ribbon setup to others!
Nov 18, 2009, 9:20 pm
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Nov 19, 2009, 6:53 am
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Another public beta from MS. This time it's Office 2010 Professional Plus valid for almost a year, available in both 32- and 64-bit flavors.
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
Thanks for posting this.
I checked your link .... and I have some problems with this:
-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.
-Uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office. We highly recommend that previous versions of Microsoft Office be removed from your test machine before installing Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta.
-Uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office. We highly recommend that previous versions of Microsoft Office be removed from your test machine before installing Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta.
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Nov 19, 2009, 8:12 am
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OMG No!!!!! Don't loose your data on the world! 
(I think you're worried you might lose your data.)
In any case, this is just standard boilerplate MS language with beta software - they don't want you to blame them for any hiccups before the release-to-public software is available.
If it truly concerns you, then stand by for now and wait for the public release.
(I think you're worried you might lose your data.)In any case, this is just standard boilerplate MS language with beta software - they don't want you to blame them for any hiccups before the release-to-public software is available.
If it truly concerns you, then stand by for now and wait for the public release.
Nov 19, 2009, 9:44 am
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LOL....this is why Google keeps products in beta forever. They don't have to provide support for anything in beta.
Nov 19, 2009, 9:47 am
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I've been using this beta build on my work laptop, home desktop, and netbook for about a month. Very stable, haven't had a single issue. Also, lots of very nice Outlook enhancements if you're using an Exchange 2010 mailbox server.
Be aware that a lot of 3rd party plugins, specifically Outlook plugins, won't work on the 64 bit version of Office. I recommend installing the 32 bit version.
Be aware that a lot of 3rd party plugins, specifically Outlook plugins, won't work on the 64 bit version of Office. I recommend installing the 32 bit version.
, who would have guessed.
Nov 19, 2009, 10:15 pm
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Another public beta from MS. This time it's Office 2010 Professional Plus valid for almost a year, available in both 32- and 64-bit flavors.
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
Download for free (directly from MS) here, try IE if it won't download with firefox:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010...s/default.aspx
I just need to remember my dormant Windows Live ID!
Nov 21, 2009, 1:39 am
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-Uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office. We highly recommend that previous versions of Microsoft Office be removed from your test machine before installing Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta.
Nov 21, 2009, 11:25 am
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There are ways around this, such as Windows 7's XP Mode and various application virtualization options.