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32 bit issue

I have a new computer but cannot access the microsoft word site. I have many things there that I don't want to lose. Do I need the 32 bit or 64 bit update and if so, how?


MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 17, 2019 7:59 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 11:16 AM

If you are using MS Office 2011 or older you must purchase (or subscribe) to MS Office 365 or use another program. I can recommend LibreOffice, an MS Office work alike that is open source. If you are using Office 2016, it originally shipped as a 32 bit application but an update was released later to make it 64bit compliant. The built in MS Office update program can download it.

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Dec 18, 2019 11:16 AM in response to Wheatongirl

If you are using MS Office 2011 or older you must purchase (or subscribe) to MS Office 365 or use another program. I can recommend LibreOffice, an MS Office work alike that is open source. If you are using Office 2016, it originally shipped as a 32 bit application but an update was released later to make it 64bit compliant. The built in MS Office update program can download it.

32 bit issue

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