Are you delaying purchase of Microsoft Office 2010 for direct purchase of new Office 2010 instead of current purchase of Office 2007 version? Well, there is no need for such delay – you can buy Office 2007 today and get Free upgrade to Office 2010 as and when it is launched later this year.
Steps for Free Office 2007 to Office 2010 upgrade
1. Purchase a qualifying Office 2007 product (with or without a new PC) from an authorized reseller between March 5, 2010 and September 30, 2010. You can either of: Office Home and Student 2007, Small Business 2007, Professional 2007 or Publisher 2007 software. Keep the purchase receipt and product key.
2. Install and activate your qualifying Office 2007 product by September 30, 2010. Your activated Office 2007 25-character Product Key is required to redeem the upgrade.
3. When Office 2010 is available in your country or region and language, request for free upgrade no later than October 31, 2010. More details here
Office 2010 versions, price & requirements
Before you go for purchase of Office 2007 in anticaption of free upgrade to Office2010, check for basic Office 2010 system requirements and detailed price, versions information.
