Computers & Networking

[itiswhatitis]

I purchased Office home and student 2007 a few months ago....It was my understanding that I would be able to upgrade it to 2010 free when it became available.  How do I get the free upgrade?

[NoNoBadDog · Accepted solution]

I am guessing that google is not working where you are located. I used google to search for you answer. Here it is: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/03/11/how-to-get-upgrade-office-2007-to-office-2010-for-free-tech...

[itiswhatitis]

Thank you for finding this link..It answered my question

[RedWyv3 Best Buy Employee]

For those of you who do not wish to follow several links to get to the page you need, here you go:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/

And before you click the link, here are the instructions:

1.	Buy & validate

Validate that you have purchased a qualifying Office 2007 product from Microsoft or an authorized reseller between March 5, 2010, and September 30, 2010. Note: Trial versions of Office 2007 are not eligible.

See the eligibility requirements for more information.

2.	Install & activate

To take advantage of Microsoft Office 2010 Technology Guarantee, you will need to:

• Install and activate your qualifying Office 2007 product by September 30, 2010.
• Provide your Product ID-it is required to redeem your Technology Guarantee Office 2010 upgrade.
• Retain your activated Office 2007 25-character Product Key.

3.	Download Office 2010

Once you’ve purchased and activated Office 2007, you can redeem your Office 2010 upgrade online. You have the choice to download Office 2010 free or purchase a DVD for a fee.

You must request your Office 2010 upgrade no later than October 31, 2010, and must meet all eligibility requirements.

Note: Your Office 2010 upgrade may not have the same programs as your Office 2007 suite. See the FAQ for more information.

[Adamtech Emerging Expert]

Great post Jake!

[Mbrguy Emerging Expert]

I also make sure that people understand that you must request the upgrade no later than October 31, 2010.  Microsoft had a great program with the upgrade eligibility but it doesn't last forever.  So make sure that you get your upgrade ASAP because you don't want to procrastinate and then find out that you forgot to upgrade it in time.