
#MICROSOFT 365 PERSONAL WINDOWS#
Improved support for working in user accounts without administrative privileges on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.Third version to receive extended support.Second version to receive 5 years of extended support.Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher, Small Business Tools First version to officially support Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 and last version to support Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 versions below SP6, but above SP2.
#MICROSOFT 365 PERSONAL INSTALL#
The last version not to include Product Activation and not covered by Office Genuine Advantage, although on individual installs, the Office Update website still required the presence of original install media for updates to install.Second version to receive extended support.First version to receive 5 years of extended support.Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Small Business Tools, FrontPage, PhotoDraw First version to contain Outlook 98 in all editions and Publisher 98 in the Small Business Edition, as well as the first version of Office 97 to support Windows 98 Second Edition.Word 98 was released only in Japanese and Korean editions.Last version to support Windows NT 3.51 SP5 and Windows NT 4.0 versions below SP3.Published on CD-ROM as well as on a set of 45 3½-inch floppy disks, became Y2K-safe with Service Release 2.First version to receive extended support.Word 97, Word 98, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher 97, Publisher 98, Outlook 97, Outlook 98, BookShelf Basics, Small Business Financial Manager 97, Small Business Financial Manager 98, Automap Street Plus, Direct Mail Manager, Expedia Streets 98 Last version to support Windows NT 3.51 versions below SP5.The first Office version to have the same version number (7.0, inherited from Word 6.0) for all major component products (Word, Excel and so on).First version to support Windows 2000 and Windows ME.Works only on Windows 95 as well as Windows NT 3.51 or later.Coincided with the Windows 95 operating system release.Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Schedule+, Binder, Access, Bookshelf Last version to support Windows NT 3.5.Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, PowerPoint 4.0, Office Manager Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, PowerPoint 4.0, Mail 3.2, Access 2.0įinal 16-bit version and last version to support Windows 3.1x and Windows NT 3.1. First version to support Windows NT 4.0.Word 2.0a, Excel 4.0, PowerPoint 2.0e, Mail 2.1 You do not need to be connected to the internet to use the Office apps, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, because the apps are fully installed on your computer.Word 1.1, Excel 3.0, PowerPoint 2.0, Mail 2.1įirst version to support Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 and last version to support Windows 3.0. To reactivate your apps, simply reconnect to the internet. If you do not connect to the internet at least every 31 days, your apps will go into reduced functionality mode, which means that you can view or print your documents but cannot edit the documents or create new ones. You should also connect to the internet regularly to keep your version of Microsoft 365 up to date and to benefit from automatic upgrades. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app. Note that if you are an existing subscriber, you do not need to reinstall or purchase another subscription.įor Microsoft 365 plans, internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office apps on other PCs or to change billing options.

Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of apps and services included in all Microsoft 365 subscription plans. You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis, and the Microsoft 365 Family plan lets you share your subscription with your family for up to six people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets and phones. With a subscription, you’ll always have the latest features, fixes and security updates, along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience.

#MICROSOFT 365 PERSONAL UPGRADE#
However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer.
