microsoft office home and business 2016 sale

It is highly unlikely that one would have to work with files which size requires 64 bit (greater than impossible to imagine several gigabytes). It's only practical difference is the ability to work with HUGE files without running out of memory.

64-bit Windows can run 32 bit applications just fine. 64-bit version, for all practical reasons, is not any faster or better than 32 bit version. Compatibility with existing 32-bit add-ons which have no 64 bit versions remains a problem of 64 bit Office. This was not only because 64 bit versions were less stable (this most likely has been resolved by now), but also because all third party add-ons had to be re-written to 64 bit, and this did not happen.

Microsoft has been trying to bring a 64 bit version to the market since Office 2007 and all such attempts were between unsuccessful. As Microsoft points out, you most likely do not want a 64 bit option unless you have facts-driven reasons to think otherwise. 64 bit office is an option available under advanced installation options. I did all of it - installed 64 bit office, changed my mind, uninstalled it, installed 32 bit office, and also downloaded the offline installer 'just in case'.Ģ. You are not limited to just one option or just a single download. This is an almost 4 GB image file which contains both 32 and 64 bit office versions and can be burned on a DVD. Once you log in and typed in your key card nu mber, you can either start installation of the 32-bit office, or click on 'advanced installation options' link to either download 64-bit office, or download an 32/64 bit offline installer. 'You can no longer get a copy of Office on a disk'. Several things which I read about in reviews turned out to be misleading.ġ. Download was a little slow (hence the time it took), but with a little patience worked out fine. If you think about it, it is about the only available software distribution option left because many laptops sold today do not even have a DVD drive - network connection is their only 'door to the world'.ĭownload instructions on Amazon were accurate, and I had Office installed on my new desktop in about 20-30 minutes. I was skeptical about the idea of buying just a key card, with the actual software residing somewhere on a Microsoft server, but in reality it turned out to be a painless experience.

Microsoft office home and business 2016 sale