How to Download Microsoft Powerpoint Software

Microsoft Office, which is available for both the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Apple OS X operating system, is the one of the leading office productivity suites. While the Microsoft Office suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Entourage for OS X), it is Microsoft PowerPoint that has become an essential piece of software for business professionals, students, and trainers. Microsoft PowerPoint enables a user to simply create effective, interactive, and informative presentations.

Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint are available at various retailers and big box stores across the country. However, with the rapid spread of high-speed internet access and the increase of broadband speeds, Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint are available online for download and purchase. This option is not only more economical in most cases (you save on tax and shipping), but it is more convenient, and more environmentally friendly. This guide will walk you through the steps of downloading and purchasing Microsoft PowerPoint online. Please note, while there are numerous file sharing and other illegal ways of downloading software, this guide will cover only legitimate avenues of downloading software. Also, while it is possible to purchase Microsoft PowerPoint as a standalone product for both Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X, it is more expensive than buying the whole suite. The PowerPoint standalone version costs $174.00, while the bundle costs $149.95.

Downloading and Purchasing Microsoft Office 2007 for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.

There are two primary sites to visit for downloading and purchasing Microsoft Office online: the Windows Marketplace and the official Microsoft Office website.

At the Windows Marketplace, you can purchase, download, and install Microsoft Office 2007 Home with Microsoft PowerPoint for $149.95. To purchase, simply add the software to your shopping cart, complete your purchase and download. Your purchase will be added to your Digital Locker. Your Digital Locker is a an online media storage that contains your license keys, download history, and incomplete or in-progress downloads. All software purchased from the Windows Marketplace is stored in your Digital Locker.

Once you begin downloading, Microsoft Office 2007 weighs in at 773 MegaBytes. Although your times will vary, this download will take approximately 101 minutes at average Cable or DSL broadband speeds (3.0 MB per second), or 66 minutes over high-speed broadband (6.0 MegaBytes per second). When your download is complete, simply install the software and validate using the license key supplied in your Digital Locker.

To download the software at the Official Microsoft Office 2007 website, choose to download and install the 60 day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007. This download will be the same size and take the same time as the Windows Marketplace version. Once installed, your software will run freely for 60 days. At anytime during your trail period, you can choose to convert your trial license to full-version. If you choose to convert your trail, you will be prompted to do so every time you start up the software. Simply chose the purchase this software link, and you will be prompted to enter your credit card information to complete the purchase. The cost of conversion varies depending on the version you choose, but for reference, Microsoft Office 2007 Home Edition will cost $149.95 to convert.

Downloading and Purchasing Microsoft Office for Apple OS X.

Please note, on January 15, 2008 Microsoft has released Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac. Currently, this version is not available for online download and purchase. When online purchase is available, it will be announced at the official Microsoft's Mac page. This guide will cover Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac with Microsoft PowerPoint.

To purchase Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac online, you must first download the trail version. This 30 day trial will give you full access to the software for 30 days, and at the end of your trial you can convert the software to a licensed full-version for $139.99. If you choose to convert your trail, you will be prompted to do so every time you start up the software. Simply chose the purchase this software link, and you will be prompted to enter your credit card information to complete the purchase.

Download from the demo from either Downloads.com or i use this. The download weighs in at just over 190MB and will take approximately 25 minutes at average Cable or DSL broadband speeds (3.0 MB per second), or 17 minutes over high-speed broadband (6.0 MegaBytes per second). While Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac with Microsoft PowerPoint is an excellent product, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is the newest version. It might be worth your while to wait for upgrade information or purchasing information for the new version before purchasing the previous version.

Purchasing and Downloading software has become economical, environmentally friendly and convenient. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint, and many other software programs are available for purchase, download, and immediate installation. With high-speed internet access, a few websites, and this guide, you can be running Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint in no time.