So you can download the Windows office package for free and legally

Who hasn't had the Office 365 package license expired? Surely many, and what we do is continue without the package or in other cases resort to the “pirate” option because it is much cheaper and more durable, but it is definitely not the right thing to do, because in addition to being infringing the copyright of manufacturers, we are also exposing our computer to the entry of viruses and cyber attacks.

But don't worry, because Microsoft gives you 2 options to be able to use Word, PowerPoint and Excel for free.

So in this article we will show you the steps you need to follow to be able to use this service for free without engaging in illegal acts.

OPTION 1, DOWNLOAD THE PACKAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER FOR FREE

First of all, you should take into account the following. They will ask you for personal data, such as personal email, password, full name, age and the like. To access this service, you need to create an account and you can use Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail or Yahoo accounts, so don't despair to create a new email. Secondly, you must delete and uninstall from your Office computer, there should be no trace of this product, as this may affect the installation.

1. Ingresa a la página oficial de Microsoft o ingresa a este enlace https://signup.microsoft.com/get-started/signup?OfferId=2A3F5C07-BBB2-4786-857C-054F5DDD3486&DL=OFFICESUBSCRIPTION&ali=1&products=2a3f5c07-bbb2-4786-857c-054f5ddd3486

2. They will ask you for an email and then Microsoft will give you the go-ahead to continue the process.

3. Enter all your data. You will find a part where they ask you to put the name of your company, don't worry, there you must put the name you consider. Next to it there will be an option where you will be asked to select the size of “your company”, you can put 1 person in preference, since the service will only be on your computer.

4. You will then be asked for your user ID. There you must enter the first email you typed. It will come out if it is available or not. If so, continue to enter your password. Click on create account.

5. They will ask for your phone number to send you a security code. When the code arrives on your cell phone, write it in the box.

6. You'll get your login page and username. Copy that information into a pad because you'll need it later. Click on the option that says Start Setup.

7. You will get “Install Office” with a file that you need to download. That file is a new Office 365 package.

8. The download will take a few minutes and you will see a bar that tells you how much percentage is installed. It's normal and depends on the speed of your internet. So don't despair.

9. When the upload is complete, you will be able to see that you already have the entire package, and you will verify it by entering the home bar of your pc or laptop. Select the program you want to use, in this case we will select Power Point and when we open it we will get the following message “This account does not have Office yet”, you must click on “Use an account”.

10. Click on the sign in option. Then enter the email you used at the time of registration and click next. Enter the password and then click OK.

Now you can enjoy the Office 365 package installed on your computer. Remember that with this method you don't engage in any illegal act and you don't expose your computer to a virus attack.

OPTION 2, USE OFFICE 365 ONLINE

You also have another option and that is the online way, to use the Microsoft package online and safely follow these steps:

1. You must enter the official Microsoft Office website which is office.com

2. Several options will appear on the screen. From selecting the option that says “Subscribe to the free version of Office

3. You will see “Create Account”. Follow the steps, create an email (user), then click Next. Create your password, then click Next. Please note that you can use the email you have available, it is not mandatory to use one from Microsoft.

4. You will get a notice that the email should be checked. Check the email you entered, there is the code they ask you for.

5. They'll show you your current (free) plan and other paid options. Make sure that payment options are not checked.

6. It's finally done. Use the entire adobe package safely and for free.

Thanks to its permanent Internet connection, Microsoft Office offers the possibility to access all our documents anytime, anywhere. In addition, we can apply the changes directly in the cloud and resume our work when we get home and sit at our computer. All the included tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) also have all the functions of their desktop versions, so that we can work in the most convenient way.

Microsoft Office is a very useful application for regular users of this type of Office application. Thanks to it, you always have everything at hand, in a single application, perfectly organized and with many additional functions.

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