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02-02-2019, 02:15 AM
Looper

Free MS Office

I have never paid for software in my life and I have no intention of starting now just because MS are trying to get clever with the Office licensing.

Anybody got any tips for what version of office can be installed and cracked on Win10 x64?

I cannot even get office 2013 to install after removing the 'too clever about licensing' Office 2016

I am even considering resorting to something called libreoffice.org

There is supposed to be a free lightweight version of Office online but I cannot get it to create a document. Just says 'sorry try later'
02-02-2019, 03:18 AM
harrybarracuda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

I have never paid for software in my life and I have no intention of starting now just because MS are trying to get clever with the Office licensing.

Anybody got any tips for what version of office can be installed and cracked on Win10 x64?

I cannot even get office 2013 to install after removing the 'too clever about licensing' Office 2016

I am even considering resorting to something called libreoffice.org

There is supposed to be a free lightweight version of Office online but I cannot get it to create a document. Just says 'sorry try later'

Is it a legal Win 10?
02-02-2019, 04:12 AM
pseudolus

Sign up for MS Office 365 online free for a month trial. When the trial is up, cancel it but keep the programs. You can keep using it with the only distraction being closing the bar that appears saying "hmmm you need a license".

https://products.office.com/en-gb/try

Or if you don't really need to use it properly download a open source program

https://www.libreoffice.org/

https://www.openoffice.org/

OpenOffice: The Leading Open-source Office Software Suite

All do the same things.
02-02-2019, 05:47 AM
PlanK

You can buy a genuine license on eBay for about $15.

The latest Office 2019 Pro with lifetime license is a bit more.
It's a good price considering there's no subscriptions and Office is actually a good collection of software worth having.
02-02-2019, 07:00 AM
Maanaam

Open Office. Free, open-source MS Office emulator.
02-02-2019, 07:31 AM
jabir

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

I have never paid for software in my life and I have no intention of starting now just because MS are trying to get clever with the Office licensing.

Anybody got any tips for what version of office can be installed and cracked on Win10 x64?

I cannot even get office 2013 to install after removing the 'too clever about licensing' Office 2016

I am even considering resorting to something called libreoffice.org

There is supposed to be a free lightweight version of Office online but I cannot get it to create a document. Just says 'sorry try later'

Must confess I broke with tradition by paying for Win10, without realising it was part of the puter deal.

If you've never paid for software you're probably familiar with torrents, so would if I could email it to you but there are plenty of working torrents out there. Otherwise pseudo's way sounds good.
02-02-2019, 07:49 AM
happynz

I've used Kingsoft with no dramas. It's compatible with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, at least I've had no problems.

Libre office has not been a winner with me (it's likely ok, but I'm probably not using it correctly).
02-02-2019, 11:19 AM
Neverna

Quote:

Originally Posted by happynz

Libre office has not been a winner with me (it's likely ok, but ....).

I agee with that. Better than nothing for sure but not as good as MS Office. I'd rather pay for the latter than keep using the freeebie former.
02-02-2019, 12:01 PM
armstrong

Open Office was great last time I used it. Hardly any difference to MS.
02-02-2019, 12:06 PM
cyrille

I agree that Libre is not the best.

Looks like Open Office is the way to go.
02-02-2019, 12:21 PM
Klondyke

Free Open Office. Can read all creation of MS. And an easy possibility to direct saving in pdf.
02-02-2019, 12:45 PM
Dillinger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

I cannot even get office 2013 to install after removing the 'too clever about licensing' Office 2016

Remove everything that Office 2016 left behind, with Revo Uninstaller, then try installing 2013 again.
02-02-2019, 02:43 PM
Troy

If you want good software then get into the habit of paying for it and making comments on how it can be improved to suit you.
02-02-2019, 03:05 PM
harrybarracuda

Stop being a tightwad tefler.

You can use any of the open source ones, and if you had the slightest shred of integrity you would donate $5 to their efforts, you ungrateful bastard.
02-02-2019, 03:38 PM
Topper

Or spend 200B / month for 365...
02-02-2019, 05:37 PM
Looper

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Is it a legal Win 10?

It is legal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabir

Must confess I broke with tradition by paying for Win10, without realising it was part of the puter deal.

That does not count.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neverna

I agee with that. Better than nothing for sure but not as good as MS Office.

I have had a go. The interface is not very slick like MS but seems fully functional for DOCX (reviews, comments, track changes etc.) complex formulas from XLSX are all working

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Remove everything that Office 2016 left behind, with Revo Uninstaller, then try installing 2013 again.

Thanks Dill. Good idea.
02-02-2019, 05:41 PM
lom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

I have had a go. The interface is not very slick like MS

No rounded corners on tabs, eh?
02-02-2019, 05:45 PM
David48atTD

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2019/02/1.png

Just sold for $30 ... https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotD...&pgn=2&pgs=100

I use Libre office and it's OK.

The only thing I miss is MS Outlook
02-02-2019, 05:48 PM
foobar

This works, but make sure you remove all previous traces and follow steps carefully.

Also, when removing old installs always reboot before re-installing.

ht tps://thepiratebay.org/torrent/12499831/MICROSOFT_Office_PRO_Plus_2016_v16.0.4266.1003_RTM ___Activator

I used this for activation:
ht tps://thepiratebay.org/torrent/13215337/KMSpico_10_2_0_FINAL_(Office_and_Win_10_Activator) _[TechTools]
02-02-2019, 05:53 PM
Looper

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48atTD

I use Libre office and it's OK.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

You can buy a genuine license on eBay for about $15.

I had a look on eBay. There are some sellers listing LibreOffice for $20. That is the true spirit of free enterprise!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lom

No rounded corners on tabs, eh?

The ribbon icons are bit pixelly and cruddy like a 1990s videgame. Gives it a kind of cool retro feel I suppose.
02-02-2019, 08:52 PM
harrybarracuda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

That does not count.

Of course it does. If you buy a computer without Windows it is cheaper than one with.

So you have paid for software "in your life".
02-02-2019, 09:11 PM
Takeovers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

You can buy a genuine license on eBay for about $15.

The latest Office 2019 Pro with lifetime license is a bit more.
It's a good price considering there's no subscriptions and Office is actually a good collection of software worth having.

I know about that in the EU. About €10 for Windows, €10 for Office 2016, If you want the latest Office 2018 it is presently €20. Full versions accepted by Microsoft as legit, but only when installed in the EU. Any similar legal situations elsewhere?
03-02-2019, 12:15 AM
harrybarracuda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeovers

If you want the latest Office 2018 it is presently €20. Full versions accepted by Microsoft as legit, but only when installed in the EU.

I'd ditch that and go for Office 2019.

:)
03-02-2019, 12:38 AM
Looper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeovers

I know about that in the EU. About €10 for Windows, €10 for Office 2016, If you want the latest Office 2018 it is presently €20. Full versions accepted by Microsoft as legit, but only when installed in the EU.

There is nothing really listed on eBay AU but on eBay UK there are heaps of listings for Office2016 for a handful of shekels.

Lucky UK is still in Europe (for another month or so!)

If you are just buying a license key and a software download on teh interwebs how do they know if you are in Europe or not?
03-02-2019, 12:45 AM
NamPikToot

I use Libre Office have done for years - does what i need and you don't have to pay or get annoying shit telling you to pay etc.
03-02-2019, 12:49 AM
Looper

Quote:

Originally Posted by NamPikToot

I use Libre Office have done for years - does what i need and you don't have to pay or get annoying shit telling you to pay etc.

I will probably give it a spin this week as I am visiting a customer and have not cracked the Office license issue yet.
03-02-2019, 01:45 AM
harrybarracuda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

There is nothing really listed on eBay AU but on eBay UK there are heaps of listings for Office2016 for a handful of shekels.

Lucky UK is still in Europe (for another month or so!)

If you are just buying a license key and a software download on teh interwebs how do they know if you are in Europe or not?

If you're pirating Microsoft software they've already got your number anyway Looper.

:)
03-02-2019, 02:12 AM
Takeovers

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I'd ditch that and go for Office 2019.

Sorry you are right, there is no Office 2018, only 16 and 19. But I looked for it already in 2018, that's what stuck in my mind.

I did get an old 2016 for my new laptop because that is what I have on the other computers already.
03-02-2019, 02:13 AM
Looper

Well I have now availed myself of one of these extremely well dodgy lifetime eBay office licenses for 5 devices for the sum of 8 aussie dollars.

Office 2016 installed and activated and is working OK with no nag screens.

The installation process involved logging in to the MS website with some shonky email address that was surreptitiously emailed to me and was not mine.

If the po-po comes a knockin I will just tell them that PlanB told me to do it.

Honest guv!
03-02-2019, 02:16 AM
Troy

2016 old? Work still uses 2010, which was buggy as hell so I still use 2007 version.
03-02-2019, 02:20 AM
Takeovers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

If you are just buying a license key and a software download on teh interwebs how do they know if you are in Europe or not?

They know when you register your key from your IP-address. You can try to hide it but they will probably recognize the IP from the provider.
09-02-2019, 09:29 PM
OhOh

I suspect MS knows exactly where you are.
09-02-2019, 10:55 PM
Looper

I am glad I got that MS suite working.

Been hitting it hard all week with spreadsheets reports and prezzos.

Would have been a nightmare trying to get all that shit done on LibreOffice.
09-02-2019, 11:16 PM
NamPikToot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looper

I am glad I got that Illegal MS suite working. Would have been a nightmare trying to get all that shit done on Legal Free Easy to use LibreOffice.

Loops, you need to keep your genes under control....:)
10-02-2019, 01:44 PM
jabir

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhOh

I suspect MS knows exactly where you are.

...what you do, what you buy, who you are bonking and more.

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