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Is it even possible to purchase Word on a disk anymore? - Kiki

Posted: Aug 23, 2014

I just need MS Word 2013....but everywhere I look all I see available are "download only" or "no media" or key card only, no disk. I'm worried about getting a copy with no disk. Has anyone ever found a place to purchase Word with a disk for a reasonable price? Or have you had luck with just the downloaded version? Downloaded versions are usually in the $60 to $80 range. Thanks for any advice!

Sure it's 2013 you need? cannot use 2007 or 2010? - trying to help. NM

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I think I can use 2007/2010..... - Kiki

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First of all, thanks so much for trying to help me- I appreciate it so much.
I just figured I'd get the most current version; however, I'm hearing it's better to get the actual disk not download. I've been looking on Amazon, Ebay, New Egg, etc, and haven't found 2013 avail on disk--just download--unless I'm missing it. Is it easier to find the older versions on disk?

Version of word depends on employer...SM - Old Anon

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Before you buy any version of Word, check with MTSO/employer to find out what works on the platform(s) you'll be using. I don't understand why you are afraid of doing a download instead of having a disk. My last purchase of Word 2010 was a download and no problem whatsoever.

Thanks! I wanted to hear if anyone had - Kiki

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problems with the download. I didn't see why either, just randomly heard the disk is better....anyway, thanks again!

kiki - Old Anon is right, ask employer first. Most - of them say 2003 or higher but

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newest versions of anything, I have found, are not always the way to go, at least for me. I like to keep 1 or 2 steps behind because I don't need half the new whistles and bells, and most of the unforeseen glitches have been ironed out. I'm always compatible with systems out there, and I find prices more affordable, with years of mileage left in them. Yes, I do believe the newer versions are harder to find on disk.

If you have an MTSO you are setting up for - ask them for their input.

Downloads depend on from whom or where you get them. Run a scan afterwards (virus/malware) and back it up onto something, since no disk, in case you crash or want to change computers again.

I have Office 2007, having just come off of 2003 when XP was no longer supported. I'm fine with it. You'll have to read up on 2010 or find someone who uses it for input on that one.

Do you have Office or Word on your old computer? Programs can be transferred over a couple of different ways - google and read, that's how I learn. Transferred mine with an external drive stick.

I know. Headache, right?

Yes, kind of a pain, especially since - Kiki

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my my old company provided the computer and all software. Now that I'm looking for a new job, I am finding most do not provide equipment. Not to mention, I haven't ever used MS Word--I hope it's pretty easy to learn-- Thanks so much for your advice and help!

word process program - Cindy

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Many companies don't require that you purchase software anymore because the transcription client software is all online. It's pretty cool because your computer pretty much acts as a terminal and all the software is maintained by the MTSO. All you would do program-wise is maintain virus software, and they do the rest. Cindy

It's about half/half - jobs requiring some version of Word or not. - Depends. Job ads will specify. NM

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Word - Dee

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I just bought a new computer and I downloaded my Word 2003 CD and it works fine.

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