Published: Andreas Wiebe, 05 January 2010 - 23:09

Microsoft is getting set to luanch their newest version of their office suite, MS Office 2010. This guide will cover installing the Office 2010 Beta with default settings.

Important: This is a time-sensitive guide and will expire when the office suite is released for sale in 2010.

Obtaining Microsoft Office 2010 Beta

You can obtain a fully functional Beta from Microsofts Website: http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx

The Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta includes the following applications:

• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• OneNote
• Access
• Publisher
• InfoPath
• SharePoint Workspace
• Communicator

 

Notes & Hints:

• You will require a MSN Hotmail, Messenger, Passport, or Windows Live ID to complete the download - if you don't have one, it takes just a minute to sign up for one
• The install file is approximately 684 MB and will take some time to download
• For ease, download the file to your desktop - this makes it easier to find later.

 

1. Click Download Now

2. Enter your LiveID

3. Enter your information, the fields with the asterisks (*) are required, then click "Continue"

4. Click the "Print This Page" button to print this page - recommended

5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and determine which version you require (32-bit or 64-bit), if you're not sure select the 32-bit version.

6. Click the "Select Language" drop-down under the version you chose (32-bit or 64-bit) and select your language, then click "Download Now"

7. Depending on your browser a dialog will appear asking if you want to save or run the application. Click "Save".

8. A "Save As" dialog will appear, save the file to your desktop to make it easier to find later

Installing Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta

1. After completing the download you will have one file "ProfessionalPlus.exe", double-click the file to start the installation.



2. A dialog will appear as the installer extracts temporary files, this may take several minutes



3. Once the files have been extracted you will see a new dialog, here you can select to do a default install (Install Now) or Customize the installation (Customize). As this is a Beta and you want to test the applications, click "Install Now"



4. The Installation Progress dialog will appear, simply wait for the installation to complete.



5. A thank you dialog will appear when the installation is complete. You can start using Office right away (click "Close") or you can click "Continue Online" to setup internet based services.