Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus
Version 14.0.7268.5000 · Microsoft Corporation · Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) · ranked #69 in the library
The office release people install on purpose when they want the old interface, the light footprint and a suite that runs on hardware the current versions have long since left behind, complete with the professional applications.
Read the installation section below before you start. The order of the steps matters on this release.
About this release
Overview
Office 2010 is still installed deliberately, not just left running. It is the release that introduced the backstage view and the ribbon in the form many people still prefer, it runs comfortably on modest and older hardware, and it opens the vast majority of documents that come through a normal office without complaint. For a machine that only needs to write letters, keep accounts and read what other people send, it does the job on a footprint the current suite would not fit into.
The professional edition is the full line-up. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote and InfoPath all install together, which is more than the consumer editions ever offered. Excel handles the pivot tables, conditional formatting and charting that most real spreadsheets rely on, Access still runs a great many small line of business databases that were built in it years ago and never replaced, and Outlook connects to the mail accounts an office actually uses.
Both architectures are in the package. The 32-bit build is the compatible choice for the old add-ins and macros that a lot of 2010 installs exist specifically to keep running, and the 64-bit build is available for larger workbooks on capable machines. This build activates during setup and installs only the applications you tick.
What it does
Feature breakdown
Complete professional line-up
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote and InfoPath, more than any consumer edition included.
Light on hardware
Runs comfortably on older and modest machines that the current office suite will not install on.
Familiar ribbon interface
The interface many people still prefer, with the backstage view and the classic ribbon layout.
Access and Publisher included
The desktop database and the layout tool that keep a great many old line of business projects alive.
Broad document compatibility
Opens the vast majority of documents that arrive through a normal office, including the current formats.
Both architectures
32-bit for maximum add-in and macro compatibility, 64-bit for larger workbooks, chosen at setup.
Changed in this build
Version 14.0.7268.5000
- Activation folded into the installer, so no separate tool run is needed.
- Both architectures now share a single archive.
- Configuration preset added for a Word and Excel only install.
- Updated proofing tools for several additional languages.
- Shortcut creation cleaned up to match the applications you actually select.
Installation
Follow these in order
- Remove any existing office installation first, including leftovers.
- Disconnect from the network.
- Extract the archive and open the folder for the architecture you want.
- Disable real time protection.
- Run setup as administrator and select the applications and languages you want.
- Open Word once and confirm the product is activated, then re-enable protection.
Release notes
From whoever packed it
- Do not mix architectures. A 32-bit and a 64-bit office cannot coexist.
- Leave automatic updates off. A late update can reset the activation state.
- The 32-bit build is the safer choice if you rely on old add-ins, which is often the reason people want 2010.
System requirements
Minimum and recommended
| Operating system | Windows 7 through Windows 11, 32-bit or 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 500 MHz or faster |
| Memory | 256 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 capable graphics for the hardware accelerated features |
| Storage | 3 GB of free space |
Questions about this release
Answered before you ask
- Will it run on Windows 11?
- Yes, it installs and runs on the current system, though it is a much older codebase.
- Is Access included?
- Yes, this is the professional line-up, so Access, Publisher and InfoPath are all present.
- Which architecture should I pick?
- 32-bit for maximum compatibility with old add-ins, which is usually why 2010 is chosen. 64-bit only for large workbooks.
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