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Microsoft Office 2010 is a version of Microsoft Office for Microsoft Windows. It was unveiled by Microsoft on May 15, 2009, and released to the public on June 15, 2010. It was the successor to Office 2007 and the predecessor to Office 2013.

Office 2010 introduced user interface enhancements, including a Backstage view that consolidates document management tasks into a single location. It also introduced collaborative editing features, extended file format support, integration with OneDrive and SharePoint, and security improvements such as Protected View, which protects users from malicious content.

Office 2010 is compatible with Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2 32-bit, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 10. It is the last version of Microsoft Office to support Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2 32-bit, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Server 2008.

There are several editions of Office 2010 available, including Home and Student, Home and Business, Professional, and Professional Plus. The Home and Student edition can be installed on up to three machines in a single household for non-commercial use, while the Home and Business and Professional editions can be installed on two devices for use by a single user. The Professional Plus edition is only available through volume licensing.

What are the system requirements for Office 2010?

If you are upgrading from Microsoft Office 2003 or the 2007 Microsoft Office system, a hardware upgrade should not be necessary. However, you might have to upgrade to a supported operating system. If you are upgrading from Office 2000 or Office XP, you must ensure that the hardware and operating system meet the minimum system requirements for the Office 2010 suites.

The minimum system requirements for Microsoft Office 2010 are:

• Processor: 500 MHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Disk space: 3.5 GB
• Monitor: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• Operating System: 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2 with MSXML 6.0.

It is important to note that the 64-bit version of Office 2010 is not supported on Windows Server 2003 R2 or Windows XP 64-bit.

Additionally, Office 2010 has a graphical processing unit (GPU) requirement due to the new graphical capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint. For this, you will need a DirectX 9.0c-compliant graphics processor with 64 MB of video memory. According to Microsoft, such processors were widely available in 2007, and all netbooks comply with this requirement. Even if you don't have this GPU, Office 2010 will still work, but certain features may run slower.

How do I install Office 2010?

To install Microsoft Office 2010, you will need to meet the minimum system requirements. These include:

• Windows 7 or later OS
• At least 1 GB of RAM
• A processor with a clock speed of at least 500 MHz

If you are reinstalling Office 2010, you should check your system requirements first. You can do this by visiting the Control Panel and clicking on 'System'.

If you are installing Office 2010 for the first time, you will need to purchase it from the official website. You can do this by following these steps:

• Go to the official website with your web browser
• Find the "Products" or "Downloads" tab
• Select Microsoft Office 2010 and click on it
• Choose an edition (e.g. Home and Student, Professional, or Business)
• Enter your payment details and complete the checkout
• You will then get an email with instructions
• Click the link or button to start the download
• Follow the prompts and agree to any terms

Note that the download time will depend on your internet connection speed.

Once you have downloaded Office 2010, you can install it by following these steps:

• Put in the CD or double-click the downloaded file to start the installation wizard
• Accept the license terms
• Enter the product key when prompted. This is a 25-character key that can be found on the packaging or order confirmation window if you purchased online
• Choose your installation preferences (i.e. which applications you want to install)
• Click 'Install'

If you are installing from a CD, you may need to manually start the installation wizard by navigating to the disc drive and opening the SETUP.exe file.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to activate your product. You can do this by following these steps:

• Open a Microsoft Office app, like Word or Excel
• Click the "File" tab in the top left corner
• From the choices, choose "Help"
• In the "Help" menu, select "Activate Product"
• Follow the prompts to finish

How do I activate Office 2010?

To activate Microsoft Office 2010, you will need to launch the application on your computer. Then, click on "File" and select "Help". If "Activate Product Key" is displayed, click on it. If not, your software has already been activated.

Next, you can choose to activate Microsoft Office 2010 online or by telephone.

Activating via Internet

Follow the steps in the online Activation Wizard to register and activate your product. You may be required to enter the product key, as well as your name and contact information. The product key is made up of 25 characters and may be printed on the receipt or packaging associated with Microsoft Office 2010.

Activating via Telephone

Select your country or region, and Microsoft will provide you with the telephone number for the Activation Center in your region. You will be asked to provide the installation ID, which will be displayed on your screen in the Activation Wizard. You will also need to enter the product key and any other relevant information as instructed by the telephone prompts.

After entering the required information, write down the confirmation ID provided to you by the Activation Center. Type this confirmation ID into the fields provided at the bottom of the Activation Wizard, and press "Enter".

Additional Information

• If you do not have the product key for Microsoft Office 2010, you must contact the seller to obtain it.
• Microsoft Office 2010 has been discontinued, and while it will continue to function, it is recommended that you upgrade to a newer version.
• If you do not activate your software, Office 2010 will eventually switch to Reduced Functionality mode, where you can open files to view them but not edit them.
• You can also activate Office 2010 on a different or restored computer. Your Office 2010 license allows you to reinstall Office on the same computer, and some licenses allow you to activate Office on more than one computer.
• If you have installed Microsoft Office on multiple computers and used the same product key, you will need to change the product key. This can be done via the Backstage View of Office 2010 applications, the Regedit area, Microsoft Word, or the Control Panel.

What are the different versions of Office 2010?

Microsoft Office 2010 is a version of Microsoft Office for Microsoft Windows. It was unveiled on May 15, 2009, and released to manufacturing on April 15, 2010, with general availability on June 15, 2010. It succeeded Office 2007 and was itself succeeded by Office 2013.

Office 2010 introduced user interface enhancements, including a Backstage view that consolidates document management tasks into a single location. It also introduced collaborative editing features, extended file format support, integration with OneDrive and SharePoint, and security improvements such as Protected View, which protects users from malicious content.

Office 2010 is the first version of Office to ship in a 64-bit version and the first to require volume license product activation. It is compatible with Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2 32-bit, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.

Office 2010 comes in several editions, including:

• Office Home and Student 2010: Can be installed on up to three machines in a single household for non-commercial use; the Product Key Card version permits one installation on a single machine.
• Office Home and Business 2010: Can be installed on two devices for use by a single user; the Product Key Card version permits one installation on a single machine.
• Office Professional 2010: Can be installed on two devices for use by a single user; the Product Key Card version permits one installation on a single machine.
• Office Professional Academic 2010: Replaced by Office 2010 University on February 1, 2012, to curtail fraudulent product use.
• Office Professional Plus 2010: Available to Volume License customers and through MSDN or TechNet.
• Office Starter 2010: An ad-supported, reduced-functionality edition consisting of Excel and Word, discontinued in June 2012. It was only compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Office Online 2010: A collection of free, web-based versions of Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word with fewer features than their client counterparts.
• Office Mobile 2010: A free upgrade for users of Windows Mobile 6.5 devices with a previous version of Office Mobile installed.

How do I uninstall Office 2010?

There are several ways to uninstall Office 2010 from your computer.

Using the Control Panel

• Click the "Start" button, type "programs and features" and click "Programs and Features" from the results list.
• Click the version of Microsoft Office you have. If you see a listing for "Microsoft Office 2010," this is not the correct listing. Look for the full version name, such as "Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010," "Microsoft Office Starter 2010," "Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010," or "Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010."
• Click "Uninstall" at the top bar, just above the program list.
• Click "Yes" in the confirmation window to automatically uninstall Microsoft Office. Some versions of Microsoft Office also give you the option to save Microsoft Office settings. To fully uninstall the suite, check "Remove Office User Settings."

Using the Microsoft Office Uninstall Support Tool

• Download the tool from the Microsoft webpage and double-click it.
• Run the executable again and select the version of Office that has been detected, then click Next.
• Read the warning, check the box and click Next.
• After some minutes, the process will complete and you will be prompted that the computer is going to be restarted.
• The tool will pop up after a reboot with the results of the uninstall process with some links to help you reinstall Office if you don’t have a CD/DVD/ISO/IMG with the install files.
• The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant will need to be uninstalled from Programs and Features or Settings > Apps.

Using the Setup File

• Running the setup executable file that is used for installation can also trigger the option to remove the Microsoft Office installed on the computer.
• Open the optical drive letter or disc image to view where the install files are located.
• Running the setup.exe will open a window giving you the option to add or remove features, repair, remove, or enter a product key.
• Uninstalling from the Setup executable on the disk doesn’t work for all versions of Office.

Using the IObit Uninstaller

• Download the iobituninstaller.exe file and begin the installation process.
• After installation, the uninstaller program scans the computer to find all the files and folders associated with Microsoft Office.
• Once the scan is complete, the user can delete Microsoft Office by selecting “Powerful uninstall” on the program shortcut.
• After selecting powerful uninstall, simply drag the Microsoft Office shortcut over the IObit Uninstaller shortcut and the uninstall process will begin automatically.

Using Revo Uninstaller Pro

• Download and install Revo Uninstaller Pro.
• Run Revo Uninstaller Pro and double click the Office entry in the list. If you can’t find an entry for Office, click the “Forced Uninstall” button.
• If you chose Forced Uninstall, enter the program name which is Microsoft Office, click the “Browse for” button and select Folder, then browse to the Microsoft Office folder which is normally installed in “Program Files” or “Program Files (x86)".
• Revo Uninstaller Pro will create a registry backup and a system restore point. It will first attempt to uninstall Office with any selected official uninstaller.
• Click Scan and the program will scan for leftover files, folders and registry items which you can review and delete if you want.

Using PowerShell

• Start and select Windows PowerShell (Run as Administrator).
• In the Windows PowerShell window, type the following: Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Office.Desktop" | Remove-AppxPackage
• This takes a few minutes. Once it's done, a new command prompt appears.
• In the Windows PowerShell window, type the following to verify Microsoft Office was removed: Get-AppxPackage -name "Microsoft.Office.Desktop"

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