About this tag
Discussions about Office 2013 on WindowsForum.com cover installation, compatibility, and troubleshooting. Users ask whether Office 2010 language packs work with Office 2013, and whether Office 2007 can be upgraded to Office 2013 or 365. Common issues include programs not responding when closing Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, corrupt email attachments after upgrading to Windows 10, and invalid program shortcuts in Office 2013 Pro Plus. Other topics include purchasing Office 2013 alongside Windows 8.1 Pro and problems with Office programs preventing file deletion. These threads reflect real-world challenges with Office 2013 on various Windows versions.
  1. SGTDRE

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Pro Purchase Options

    Hello and good day, I now realize that I should have bought Win 8.1 Pro some time ago, but it what it is, I am now looking at several online sites that are selling it and a couple are selling for less than $50.00, that just does not sound right, while one is selling it with a copy of Office 2013...
    • SGTDRE
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    • activation consumer advice office 2013 online shopping options purchase software pricing windows 8.1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. Curious

    Windows 10 Can I Use My Office 2010 Language Pack for Office 2013 or 2016?

    Hello, I bought the "OfficeLangPack_Portuguese_x64" for Office 2010. I want to buy Office 2013 or Office 2016 in ENG. Can I use the same language pack for these Office´s? It works well? Thanks for your reply and Best Regards José Paiva (Curious)
    • Curious
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    • compatibility language pack multilingual support office office 2010 office 2013 office 2016 portuguese questions software
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Curious

    Windows 10 Language Pack office 2013

    Hello, I bought in Microsoft site The language Pack Portuguese for Microsoft Office 2010. This Language Pack also Works in Microsoft Office 2013? Thank you everybody.
    • Curious
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    • compatibility language pack localization microsoft office 2010 office 2013 portuguese software
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. GTXPlayer

    Windows 10 Unable to end Office programs

    Hi, I have a simply but extremely annoying problem in that I am unable to fully dispose of any running office programs. I need to close these programs, because sometimes I cannot delete the associated documents, because they are sill 'in use' by one of the office program, thus preventing me...
  5. R

    Windows 10 Windows 10/ Corrupt email attachements in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

    After I upgraded to Windows 10 I was unable to open any attachments in word, excel or PowerPoint. this included old emails I had where I successfully opened word, excel and PowerPoint docs. I tried emailing Microsoft office help and never received a response, logged in using my Microsoft...
  6. W

    Windows 8 Office 2013 not responding when exiting word, powerpoint and excel

    I have a Windows 8.1 Pro laptop and I am having a problem with it stops responding when closing Word, Powerpoint and Excel. I tried uninstalling it, running CCleaner and reinstalling it, but the problem persists.It was working fine the last couple of months, but I had to reset my computer. What...
  7. J

    Microsoft Office Free Updates?

    Just a quick question, I have a copy of Microsoft Office 2007 and I wanted to know, is there a way to upgrade it to Microsoft office 2013/365? Thanks -Joe
  8. MasterMas

    Windows 7 Office 2013 Most Programs links are invalid

    Hi So in the last few days I have noticed that my Office 2013 Pro Plus has had most of it's programs links come invalid. Link Removed So only Word, Excel and Powerpoint now work and the rest of the programs go nowhere. Is there any quick fix for this without re installing office as I am in...
    • MasterMas
    • Thread
    • assignment excel installation invalid links office 2013 powerpoint pro programs quick fix word
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  9. davidhk129

    Windows 8 Windows Surface RT

    No idea where to post this. My apology if this is the wrong forum. I have been itching to buy a touch screen Windows operated tablet. My roadblock is budget. I have found this which kind of fits my budget....... Microsoft Surface Windows RT 10.6" Tablet 64GB P5T-00002 (Mfg. Refurbished)...
    • davidhk129
    • Thread
    • budget buying guide cosmetic issues device specifications internet access microsoft office 2013 operating system refurbished storage surface rt tablet technology touchscreen user advice wifi windows rt windows tablets windows upgrade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. C

    Windows 7 IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL on ntoskrnl.exe.

    I've been running into this error when running a VM on my second monitor (with laptop in docking station) and also today when running a VNC connection to another PC in the office. Hoping someone can help solve this. Reinstalling isn't a viable option right now as it's a company PC, we don't...
  11. mwalfred

    Windows 7 Removing "read only" from photos & issues with Live Photo Gallery

    hello. I have windows 7 & Office 2013 - I am not particularly fond of the new live media gallery. In my position, I receive a great deal of photos from my colleagues to post on social media. I have Photoshop, but I often don't need that powerhouse to do some quick corrections like crop and color...
    • mwalfred
    • Thread
    • image editing image issues live photo gallery media player office 2013 photoshop read only settings social media windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. brkkab

    Microsoft posted a Fixit for Office 2013/365 Patch Tuesday blunder

    Microsoft posted a Fixit for last week's Patch Tuesday updates for Office 2013 & 365. Here's a link to the article PC World posted about it. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2363784/patch-tuesday-disaster-breaks-office-2013-for-thousands-heres-how-to-fix-it.html Here's the Fixit link. Link Removed...
  13. G

    Windows 8 Office not working since updates in Win 8.1, 64 bit

    Since the mass update about 10 days ago, (not the last one about 3 days ago), my Office 2013 Pro Plus 64 bit has not been working at all. I can’t open either the programs or any file created by them. Two minor issues also started at the same time. On every start of Windows desktop.ini pops up...
    • Georgey
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    • 64-bit access customization desktop.ini error message functionality installation microsoft mui not working office 2013 office components program startup repair revo uninstaller shutdown software issues troubleshooting update windows 8.1
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. Jimbo22

    Windows 8 Office 2013 slow to open

    Office 2013 slow to open As of late, any office software I open takes a long time to open...20 - 40 seconds. It used to open instantly but now lags when it opens. Well I found a fix for it...here's how. It worked for me. Open any Office application first, Word, for example, go to Word...
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • application issues display settings fix hardware acceleration lag office 2013 performance issues productivity startup troubleshooting word
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  15. kemical

    Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    Microsoft have released Office 2013 SP1. Download: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2817430
    • kemical
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    • download fix knowledge base lync microsoft office 2013 performance security service pack update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Software Updates
  16. F

    Windows 8 Debating the Upgrade: Is Windows 8.1 Worth It for a Happy Windows 8 User?

    I suppose I'm one of the rare souls who finds 8 very intuitive and easy to use. I don't have a smartphone, so I have no app habits to break. The common complaints I've encountered haven't been relevant to me, and after 9 months I find myself much more comfortable with 8 than any other operating...
    • FormerLuddite
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    • app concerns customization desktop home screen improvements microsoft notifications office 2013 operating system review software installation start menu support sync update user experience user interface windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  17. kemical

    Windows User Group-Tour dates

    The Windows User Group is brought to you by three UK based Windows MVPs; Andrew Bettany, Chris Rhodes and Mike Halsey. They have created a 'roadshow' in which to help others better understand the finer points of Microsoft's Windows. Unfortunately this is only held in the UK for now. 'Extremely...
    • kemical
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    • autumn tour cloud integration deployment it consulting it professionals london manchester mdop mvp network newcastle office 2013 productivity roadshow tech events tour dates training user groups windows 7 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
  18. Jimbo22

    Windows 8 Adding Custom Color Themes to Office 2013: Your Ideas and Suggestions

    Is there any Office 2013 color themes to be added to Office 2013.
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • customization microsoft office office 2013 office suite productivity themes
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  19. Airabnder

    Windows 7 MS OneNote with SkyDrive Help pls

    Hello Guys, I am Not able to sync OneNote across my computers in local network or by unseeing SkyDrive Ok so here is little summary of my issue: I have setup my e-mail and pass and so on for MS Live and 25 GB Free SkyDrive My laptop is win 8 64 bit with office 2013 and my home server is win 7...
    • Airabnder
    • Thread
    • cloud computing configuration file access iphone network note-taking office 2010 office 2013 onenote skydrive software issues sync tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. H

    Windows 7 Unable to View File Written in Other Languages

    Respected Sir, I am using Office 2013 Professional Plus and Adobe Reader IX with Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bits.But files is written in other indian languages are not displayed in office and adobe reader.What should I do to view and edit the files written in other indian languages.Kindly provide...
    • Harjinder
    • Thread
    • adobe reader document compatibility editing issues file browsing indian languages installation issues language pack multilingual support office 2013 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software