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    Software inspiron E1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nlave, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. nlave

    nlave Newbie

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    A friend of mine got this computer and there's tons of software installed (supposedly).. This is all new to me ..
    When I open up Microsoft Office it's asking me for the serial # but there were no discs for Office in the box.. Is this telling me that he didn't purchase it with the computer?..
    I never purchased a new computer and I can't figure out what are real programs installed and what they want you to buy...
    It did come with Microsoft Works 8.5 but as I have been reading different things it's telling me that Works doesn't come with Word.. True?
    Same with the Antivirus.. it wants a serial key.. (which I don't have) or install the trial version that lasts for 5 days..
    Can someone help me out with this.. Any help would be appreciated..
    Thanks
     
    nlave, Mar 19, 2007
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  2. quiong

    quiong Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    MS Word is one of the applications in MS office. Office doesn't come free on a Dell, but you can buy it as an upgrade I think. Regardless of whether you buy it or not, you'll have a shortcut for Office because they give you a 60 day trial or something.

    Works is a lighter office suite, it does have a word processor but a simpler one than MS Word. Works comes for free on a Dell.

    In your friends case, he has Works because it came with the computer.. he doesn't have Word because he doesn't have Office (but he can get a free trial). If your friend needs an office suite but doesn't want to buy MS Office have him check out openoffice.org instead.
     
    quiong, Mar 20, 2007
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  3. mtor

    mtor Notebook Deity

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    Your best bet is to reformat the drive and do a clean install of windows
     
    mtor, Mar 20, 2007
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