Benefits

32-bit or 64-bit

Download instructions

Contact support

Troubleshoot

Remove files

BENEFITS OF DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE

There are many benefits to downloading your software:

• It's convenient and environmentally friendly
• You don't have to wait for your software to ship
• A backup of your software and your product key are available online for you to access any time, whether your computer crashes or you want to reinstall your software
• Software files are delivered directly to your computer over the Internet using state-of-the-art technology

32-BIT OR 64-BIT

Determine whether you need 32- or 64-bit software

If you are using Windows XP

• Click on Start, right-click on My Computer, and then click on Properties
• On the General tab, look for the System type: 32-bit computers will show "x86" 64-bit computers will show "x64"

If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista

• Click Start, right-click on Computer, and then click on Properties
• Under the System section, look for the System type: 32-bit Operating System or 64-bit Operating System To learn more about 32- and 64-bit, see
  What's the difference between 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows.。

DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL YOUR SOFTWARE

Download, install or setup Office 2016

• Sign in to your Microsoft account
• In the right-hand menu, click Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions
• On the Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions page, find the Office 2016 product that you purchased
• Click on the Install/Manage button
• On the My Account page, click the Install button
• If you want to switch between a 32-bit and 64-bit install of Office, click on the Additional install options link
• A dialogue box may pop up, click on Run to start the install
• Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install Office on your computer

Download, install or setup Office 365 Home, Personal or University

• Sign in to your Microsoft account
• In the right-hand menu, click Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions
• On the 在Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions page, find the Office 365 subscription that you purchased
• Click on the Manage your subscription button
• On the My Account page, click the Install button
• If you want to install Office in a different language, click on the Language and install options link, choose the language and click Install
• If you want to switch between a 32-bit and 64-bit install of Office, click on the Language and install options link and then click on the Additional install options link
• A dialogue box may pop up, click on Run to start the install
• Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install Office on your computer

Download and install Windows 10 from Windows 7

• Sign in to your Microsoft account
• In the right-hand menu, click Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions
• On the Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions page, find your order for Windows 10
• Click on the Download button
• A dialogue box will pop up. Select run the program to start the installer
• Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to upgrade to Windows 10

Download and install Windows 10 from Windows Vista or XP

• Sign in to your Microsoft account
• In the right-hand menu, click Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions
• On the Downloads, Product Keys, and Subscriptions page, find your order for Windows 10
• Click on the Download button
• A dialogue box will pop up. Select run the program
• A second dialogue box will pop up. Select run the program to finish the installer

HOW TO CONTACT SUPPORT

For Microsoft Authorized Store purchases and questions, visit Sales and Support. Before contacting Support, check the Troubleshooting section to see if your question has been answered.

TROUBLESHOOT YOUR DOWNLOAD OR INSTALLATION

If you experience any issues while downloading or installing your software, you can check to see if your question has been answered below before contacting customer support.

Download Files and Save Location

• What is the .box file extension?
  The .box file extension is a compressed data format, similar to the commonly used zip file. The .box file contains one or more files that are reduced in file size.
• Why are there three download files for Windows 7?
  Because the Windows 7 file is so large, the software is separated into three smaller files. If you download Windows 7 using your browser, you will need to download all three files.
• Why is my software downloading so slowly?
  There are many factors that could affect your download speed, including hardware issues or a poor Internet connection. If you are experiencing slower than usual downloads, contact your Internet service provider to try to diagnose the issue.
• Where are my saved files?
  Your downloaded software files are saved to the following default location:
  C:\Users\\Downloads\
• How long are my software files available to download?
  Your software files will be available until Microsoft ends Mainstream Support for your product, which is typically five years after a product is released. For example, if you purchase Windows Vista or Office 2007, Microsoft Authorized Store makes them available for download until April 2012. You can still use these products after that date, but you won't be able to download the files again.

Product Keys

Where do I enter my product key?

You will enter your product key during installation. Be sure to include the dashes (-), for example, XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.

ISO Files

What is an ISO file and why should I choose this file type?

An ISO file is one that contains all the installation files for your program. The ISO file makes backing up your installation files easy. You should only choose the ISO file type if you want to install Windows 7 on a different computer than the one you are currently using.

REMOVE INSTALLATION FILES OR UNINSTALL SOFTWARE

Once you have installed your software, you can safely remove the installation files from your computer. Removing the installation files will not uninstall the program from your computer.

• Navigate to the folder to which you downloaded the software installation files.
  The default location is:
  Windows XP: My Documents/Downloads
  Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Downloads

• Delete the installation files.

You can uninstall software that you no longer want on your computer. If you later want to reinstall your software and the product is still covered by Mainstream Support, you can download the installation files again from your Microsoft Authorized Store account.

If you are using Windows XP

• Click on Start, Control Panel, and then on Add/Remove Programs.。
• Select your program from the list, and then click on Uninstall.

If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista

• Click on Start, Control Panel, Programs, and then on Uninstall a program.。
• Select your program from the list, and then click on Uninstall.。