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Windows 11 optional update adds new Fluent 2D emoji style, and more windows Apply now Office Starter also included advertisements, the first edition of Microsoft's market-leading desktop suite to do that, and also limited the functionality of Word and Excel. They were not time-sensitive versions, however, as Office trial editions have been. The same kit also can be used to install Security Essentials, Microsoft's free consumer-grade antivirus software, as well as complete editions of Office While Microsoft has not disclosed a ship date for Office , it's expected to go on sale after the launch of Windows 8; for at least several months, OEMs will have to load their machines with Office , not the new Office People who have purchased new Windows 7 PCs with Office Starter will be alerted about a necessary update if they later upgrade their machine to Windows 8.

The patch will be pushed to affected PCs using Windows Update. Foley said her sources reported that Microsoft would push Office Web Apps -- the free online editions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote that rely on a scaled-back subset of the desktop versions' features -- as the replacement for Office Starter Microsoft did not reply to a request for confirmation of the demise of Office Starter , or to questions about what, if anything, may replace it for OEMs.

A public beta of Office -- codenamed "Office 15" previously -- is to be available some time this summer, Microsoft said earlier this year. First off, I had issues installing this stating that the files were not found to install and the error lead to the fact that it needed an OEM preload in order to install this. I was first very unhappy thinking MS was just giving this to OEM owners which in some respect prior was correct but now, it's completely free.

After trying other installs, etc I uninstalled Office , this now installed so I'm not sure what the issue is there but regardless, it worked. All that aside, it may be scaled down, have ads but at least it gives people especially college students who struggle to get word a chance to use it without restriction in that regard so I have to say, this is a good thing. Open Office is of course a great alternative, however, many colleges won't accept you using it in class or otherwise since they stick to standards.

Again, that's why this is a GOOD thing. The setup is very quick and painless and so far, the ads are very non-intrusive and don't hinder any work whatsoever.

I have to be honest and give this a 5 star. Don't forget, you also get Excel, Picture Manager and others with this so yeah, it's not extremely hindered. Yes Posted Jul 27, for v Microsoft Corp.