Microsoft Office Backup DVD

[alfred russel]

I'm downloading Microsoft Office Professional.

I'm getting the option to get a backup DVD for $14 more. Is there any reason in the world to get a backup DVD?

[Tonitrus]

Lack of a internet connection?

[alfred russel]

Lack of a internet connection?

But once I download it, it is on my machine, right?

It only helps if I never have an internet connection?

[viper37]

Lack of a internet connection?

But once I download it, it is on my machine, right?

It only helps if I never have an internet connection?

No need to pay 14$ for that.
Just backup the file your download, and put the serial number with it.  Make it 2 backups with the serial#.  I lost all my backuped softwares recently.  Not funny.   

[alfred russel]

No need to pay 14$ for that.
Just backup the file your download, and put the serial number with it.  Make it 2 backups with the serial#.  I lost all my backuped softwares recently.  Not funny.   

Thanks Viper.

But what do i need a backup for? If my computer fries, a backup of a program on it won't do me any good (since the program is limited to installation on 1 machine).

[Liep]

Doesn't Office has this 365 internet thing now? Downloadable software is so 2010.

[viper37]

But what do i need a backup for? If my computer fries, a backup of a program on it won't do me any good (since the program is limited to installation on 1 machine).

OEM licenses are tied to the machine.  Regular licenses are tied to the user (for MS Office, 2 installations, so long as you don't use them concurrently, IIRC).
In any case, they don't really care about that, worst case scenario, you call MS hotline, talk to a computer, say you have MS office installed on one computer only, they give you a reset code, just like Windows, and you can reinstall your software.

The use of a backup is for anything that could go wrong, if you ever need to reinstall it:
- virus, accidental file deletion, messed up Windows installation, forgot to install one software you though you wouldn't need, upgrade computer, change hard drive, etc, etc.
Basically, it covers your needs for reinstallation.  You always have the origianal installation file on your computer, but if you lose it, you have to rebuy MS Office at full price.  That 14$ backup disc is a one time option only, and the download link won't work after 30 days, if they haven't changed their policies.

[viper37]

Doesn't Office has this 365 internet thing now? Downloadable software is so 2010.

Office 365 requires a monthly (or yearly) subscription.  And I don't think it has all the capacities of regular Office, but I could be wrong.

[alfred russel]

But what do i need a backup for? If my computer fries, a backup of a program on it won't do me any good (since the program is limited to installation on 1 machine).

OEM licenses are tied to the machine.  Regular licenses are tied to the user (for MS Office, 2 installations, so long as you don't use them concurrently, IIRC).
In any case, they don't really care about that, worst case scenario, you call MS hotline, talk to a computer, say you have MS office installed on one computer only, they give you a reset code, just like Windows, and you can reinstall your software.

The use of a backup is for anything that could go wrong, if you ever need to reinstall it:
- virus, accidental file deletion, messed up Windows installation, forgot to install one software you though you wouldn't need, upgrade computer, change hard drive, etc, etc.
Basically, it covers your needs for reinstallation.  You always have the origianal installation file on your computer, but if you lose it, you have to rebuy MS Office at full price.  That 14$ backup disc is a one time option only, and the download link won't work after 30 days, if they haven't changed their policies.

Thanks.

[CountDeMoney]

Doesn't Office has this 365 internet thing now? Downloadable software is so 2010.

Office 365 requires a monthly (or yearly) subscription.  And I don't think it has all the capacities of regular Office, but I could be wrong.

I'm doing the monthly subscription;  it's got all the same bells and whistles.

[Norgy]

Doesn't Office has this 365 internet thing now? Downloadable software is so 2010.

Office 365 requires a monthly (or yearly) subscription.  And I don't think it has all the capacities of regular Office, but I could be wrong.

With an SMB licence you do. Plus the OneDrive storage. I've found it very practical for myself professionally.
I am more wont to lose a DVD than the license key, so no way I am paying for a DVD.

[viper37]

I see.  It's 12$/month/user to get Access, that's 288$ a year in my case, much more than I paid for 2 licenses of MS Office 2010.