Outlook install on netbook: Does anyone know a clever way to install Outlook on a netbook, without buying and external drive for a one time use ??
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Yes. Dell now sells a downloadable version of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Go to this link: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=a2542769
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Can I use this cd/dvd drive to install software such as Office to an Aser netbook?
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Is there a recommended virus protection for net books? one that doesn't take a lot of space but is still effective?anne
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There are several issues with getting this computer to correctly work with windows, or should I say you getting use to the keyboard. The keyboard is really awesome, but doesn't play well with Windows. - Delete key, even if you map it (using several mapping utilities such as sharp key) will not work in outlook. So deleting emails is really pain. Still trying to figure this one out. - Alt/Window -&gt; alt/Command, this mapping is easy or just get used to switched key combinations -- Fwd delete / backspace -- no page up/page down / insert
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You would need to double check with Microsoft but I don't think Outlook works on Macs. Or you need to make sure you get the Mac version ----you should really make sure though throw MS.
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Sure, that's exactly what happened to my Acer netbook. Completely dead so I bought the Sanoxy hard drive enclosure, extracted the hard drive from the old dead netbook and transfered files and photos to my new Asus netbook. Quick and easy.
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I am waiting for an ASUS netbook myself... Know from experience that bloatware is any software you won't need. You may have several "trial" software packages that work after you send the developer $$ for a license key. This happens with any pc or laptop manufacturer. If you open something and it asks you to go to a web site with credit card in hand, my advice is "Unless you are absolutely sure you will use the software", go to Add-Remove programs in the control panel and remove it from your system. Sometimes these packages will have an uninstall button or tab to simplify this process. If you aren't going to use it, get rid of it. Space on a netbook is premium so clean it up and limit it to what you will use. I plan to limit mine to spyware detector, anti-virus package, and a small office package (i.e. word processor, spreadsheet, etc) I personally use Open Source software - it's free. Check this out on the internet. OpenOffice.org. Mozilla.org, etc... Read up on it first.
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I can't either! (make the NTI Back Up Now software work). I'm not very technologically savvy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong. Next, I tried backing up files using the Windows (I think) software that's already on my (Toshiba, with Vista) computer, because I was about to ship my computer and didn't want to risk losing files in transit. I thought I had backed up the photographs and documents that I deemed essential, but when I checked the drive to see if my files were on it, it is empty. I can't find any user manual for this on the web. Maybe it's the fault of Vista. Any suggestions?
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Windows Office does not come preloaded on this laptop. You have to purchase WO separately and install it yourself (very easy with the laptop's built in CD/DVD drive or you can download from Microsoft website).
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Backup your vital files, and do a clean install. Aka... boot from the server disc, format the drive, and use it as a server os, not a workstation. Installing over something is not really a viable path, in my humble opinion. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/install-configure-2.aspx
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True, Maduranga brings up a good issue. You could buy office 2010 from the web and install it from the web download. or you could try copying all of the info from an office 2010 disc with another computer onto a usb drive as files, or as an image, and see if you can install from them. Worst case senario, you can borrow someone's usb cd\dvd drive and install everything on discs through it, or buy one, use it, and keep or return it.
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I acquired this computer last Nov 1st. It came with a trial version of Office 2010 on it. A product key code could make it permanent or allow you to download any files needed to augment it to your version. Personally I already owned a dvd version of Office 2007, so I bought an external drive and used it to install it on my computer instead. So that route would work as well.
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Thanks a lot for the kindly help. I did read over the whole manual. The netbook worked pretty good and was very easy to handle. I forgot the warning. The previous reviewers were focused on opening the tab to find the screw. I hope our experience will remind the others of the warning. Thanks again for your help.
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Everything I read about it on netbooks has been really good. I'm going to do the update sometime this week or this weekend. I'll let you know what I think.
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You have to buy a DVD/CD writer to add any software to a netbook. Samsung has two that I've looked at on Amazon; the customer reviews are very helpful. Since most netbooks have at least three 2.0 USB ports, and the price of the Samsung writers are around $50-60, I'd get one. Don't know anything about how MS Office runs on a netbook--remember, a netbook is not a mini laptop--you might want to explore that subject first, don't know. Good luck!
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Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FGA2E1-RK (Silver) I used this to back up my files from XP2000 and use these same files on my Laptop with Windows 7. I am not sure of copying everything directly to windows 7 for I find many programs are incompatible. Microsoft gives you the option of updating files. Files from Outlook and Outlook express are saved on a special place in your computer. Ask an expert. I checked with a Staples expert and he was able to give me all the answers I needed.
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This unit does come with a 60 day Trial version of Office 2010...which I would DELETE immediately, and just purchase the Home/Office version of Outlook 2010(No Outlook in this version). Another hint: skip Office 2013 for now. I much prefer the "look" of Office ( especially Outlook) 2010. Outlook 2013 was primarily optimized for touch input. if you can use it...fine...otherwise, take a pass on Office 2013 for now