If you are allowing users to install trial versions themselves then your environment is out of control and your IT management need to start locking down users to prevent this. Microsoft has not yet released official prices, but ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley recently reported on a leaked document showing a $499 price tag for Office Professional Plus 2013.There is no simple way that I am aware of, which will tell you whether the version is a trial version or a full version, as the only difference is the existence of a serial number which will be encrypted into an area of the registry where it may be impossible to find. General availability of the suite is expected in early 2013.

The new suite runs only under Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012. But those of you still stuck on Windows XP or Vista are out of luck. Office 2013's hardware and software requirements aren't especially taxing.

Once the file is mounted, you can simply double-click on the virtual drive or run the Office setup file to install the program. Windows 7 users would need to use a product such as Virtual CloneDrive to do the same thing. The software comes in the form of an IMG file, which means you can burn it onto a disc to install it.Īlternatively, Windows 8 users can set up the file as a virtual drive by right-clicking on it and selecting the Mount command. XP and Vista users, no Office 2013 for you.

Office 2013 now free to new buyers of Office 20.Choose your language and click the Download button. The next page displays the product key, which you'll want to write down or save. Click Continue.Īnother online form pops up asking for more information. Make sure to choose either the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office. Fill in the online form with your name, e-mail address, and other details, if it's not already filled in. Head over to the Office Professional Plus 2013 download page on TechNet. Here's how you can grab the free trial version: You will need a Microsoft account in order to access the download page, but otherwise there are no strings attached. The software contains all the features in the paid edition, so you won't miss out on anything. The version available is the full Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 suite, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, and Lync. People who want to take Office 2013 for a spin can download a 60-day evaluation edition.

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