To ensure the security of your computer and user data, you must install software updates promptly.

An update server is configured and running in the corporate network of the Ural Federal University. The update server allows computers on the corporate network to receive updates in a timely manner without using an Internet connection.

Windows Server Update Services settings

Server address	wsus.urfu.ru:8530

A new automatic update server operates in the University’s corporate network. It is now possible to update most Microsoft products, including Windows 7, 8, 10, Office 2010, 2013, 2016, as well as download and install new driver versions and much more.

Using the update server, you can receive updates for the following products:

• OS Windows 7/8/10
• OS Windows Server 2008 / 2008R2 / 2012 / 2012R2 / 2016
• Office 2010 / 2013 / 2016
• IIS, SQL, Visual Studio and much more

All updates are available in two languages ​​- English and Russian.

In order to use the update server, you need to make settings in the registry.

• Update enable file for personal computers (recommended for all users)
• Update enable file for servers (recommended for installation on servers)

If you do not like the work of the update server, you can remove the automatic update settings from the registry.

The update server works through a client program that is part of the operating system.

Updates begin to download approximately a day after changes are made to the registry. You can download a force update launcher file to start updates immediately.

Some updates refer to the Microsoft website to verify the authenticity of the software license.

You can configure the necessary update settings yourself via the Managment Console (MMC). Group Policy/Computer Configuration/Administrative Template/Windows Component/Windows Update.

In general, the Microsoft browser should have been updated in a different way, but after many months of using Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, we see that Edge is updated in a completely different way.

Each updated version is installed with major system updates (for example, extensions in the Anniversary Update).

What does Microsoft developer say about update methods?

When the developers first released their new Microsoft Edge browser for review, they said that this web browser was a universal program that users could update through the store. However, quite a lot of time has passed since the release of Windows 10, and no changes have been observed in the update system. The developers explained that such an update system will only work.

The reason for the immediate changes to the update system is that while the Microsoft browser was updated no more than two or three times a year, other web browsers carefully and quickly carried out updates to prevent the program from becoming a leader.

Microsoft is a “green” browser, is it worth abandoning it because of the inconvenience of updating and some other functions?

Some fixable system errors and inconveniences in the update system promise to be fixed.

In fact, now is the best time for lovers and users of the Microsoft browser because the web browser is reaching a new level.

And this development is really fast, much faster than that of other applications (you just have to remember the initial versions of Yandex.Browser or Chrome).

At the 2016 conference, Fred Pallen, the man responsible for marketing Edge and Explorer, spoke in more detail about the upcoming changes in the update (which, by the way, are expected in the near future).

Fred said that first of all, the ways of updating the “shell” and small options and capabilities of the web browser (for example, the content reading mode) will be changed; in particular, this can be updated using the program store. However, the Microsoft Edge engine itself will receive updates only through Windows Update.

This limitation is explained by the fact that the browser core is also used in other programs, so it must undergo additional testing before being released. In general, this is a way to obtain a guarantee that no serious damage will be found.

Sooner or later, any application needs updates, both to add new functionality and to correct possible errors in operation. The Microsoft Office system and, in particular, Word is no exception.

Currently, Microsoft has stopped supporting Office 2003 and earlier versions. Since October 2017, support for Office 2007 has also ended. Company specialists recommend installing a newer office suite.

In releases 2010, 2013 and 2016 (the latest version at the moment), the procedure for installing updates is slightly different.

So, for Word 2010, just launch the application. Open the "File" menu. Select "Help". This section provides automatic checking for updates. After clicking the function of the same name, a Microsoft support page with options for solving problems will open in the browser.

In Word 2013, similar operations are located in the “Accounts” subsection of the “File” tab. Update options (enable/disable) can be set in the “Product Information” item.

Then you can use the “Update” button to get the latest packages.

Word 2016 has a similar menu and workflow to the 2013 version.

In a situation where the standard functionality does not help with the update, you can go to the Microsoft support site and use tips for troubleshooting problems and system settings.

If you have a licensed Office 2010 program, then you can update it to Office 2013 by registering your office and installing a new version of the program.

Of course, not everyone has this opportunity, but only those who purchased the Office 2010 program after the start of the promotion.

You can find out whether your program is suitable for updating only by starting the update.

So, let's take a closer look at how to make Word 2010, Word 2013, and so on.

Click on the green “Get office now” button.

2. Then proceed to entering the product key.

Select the country (1), enter the license key of your office (2), then accept the license agreement and check the box (3), then enter the numbers and letters from the picture (4) and click on the send button.

3. System check.

3.1. If the program was purchased after the promotion, we receive a message stating that it is impossible to update.

3.2. If the program can be updated, then the test has passed and a new window will open with a choice of language and country.

If there are no accounts, then you need to register a mailbox.

7. Installation of "Office 2013 / Microsoft Office 2013". In fact, it’s said loudly, because those who don’t know how to install Office 2013 can simply run the file and the program will do everything itself.

8. After the office loads, a video greeting will appear.

9. The program will be activated after the first launch of the program. We only need to enter the activate button - the program itself will remind you of activation.

10. Let's start working.

This is what word office 2013 looks like - ribbon, buttons and bookmarks.

By the way, if you think that you can update Office Word 2010, then I thought so too.

Office 2013 is installed in a different folder and can be used separately.

This material is addressed to all conservative comrades who still use MS Office 2007 and younger, but are timidly thinking about switching to the new, 2010 version.

The update is very simple: download the distribution you need from the official Microsoft website or use the installation disk if you have one.

There is no need to remove the existing 2007 package before installing 2010.

There are several versions for PC MS Office 2010, This:

In addition, there is also a version for mobile devices running Windows Phone OS - Office Mobile 2010, as well as for collaboration with documents in the cloud - Office 365 (Web Apps) and Office 2010 for Mac.

Almost all of these releases are available for purchase online and can be downloaded from the official website of the developer. The exceptions to the above editions are Office Standard, Office Professional Plus (for enterprise customers), and Office Student (for educational institutions only). During the installation process, downloadable editions of MS Office may not be activated. In this case, the so-called “grace period” for using the product will be 30 days. Quote:

Activation, grace period and limited functionality

To gain access to all product features, you must activate. Microsoft Product Activation is a technology to protect against illegal copying of programs, which verifies the legality of licensing of software products.

Activation This process verifies that the product key specified during installation is allowed to be used on the affected computers under the terms of the license.

Grace period You can use the software for 30 days without entering a valid product key. This period is called the grace period. During the grace period, some features and programs that are not included in the purchased product may operate. Once you enter a valid product key, only the features and programs that you purchased will be present.

Reduced functionality mode After the grace period expires, if a valid product key is not entered, the software product enters a limited functionality mode similar to demo mode. In this mode, it is impossible to save changes to documents or create new documents, and other features may be disabled. While running in reduced functionality mode, no harm is done to existing files or documents. After entering the product key and completing the activation, all functions of the purchased software product will work.

To check the activation status of your MS Office 2010 office suite, open any of its components (for example Word or Exel), click the “File” menu and select the “Help” section:

If the program is activated with a legitimate key, the text that you saw in the previous screenshot will be missing:

To check the activation status of MS Office 2007, the path is different (using Word as an example): Menu – Options – Resources – Activate Microsoft Office:

Interesting observation: Windows Update, which I had configured to automatically search for and install updates, was silent about SP3 for MS Office 2007 like a guerrilla until I downloaded and forced its installation.

Further, in order not to indulge in lengthy descriptions of all the many aspects of using MS Office, I suggest going to the questions and answers page, where everything is outlined in detail and along the way I will give a couple more useful links that may be useful:

Using the distribution disk, the current installation can be changed, deleted, restored (in case of malfunctions in the operation of components) and activated:

By the way, regarding reactivation with another key, there is a little trick:

For reference: open the system registry editor and go to the branch:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Registration

We delete the entry in it DigitalProductID And Current, then we launch any office application, Office 2010 will immediately require you to enter a license number, enter (the office distribution must be inserted into the drive), the office will quickly configure the new number and that’s it.

Naturally, MS Office 2010 opens and edits all files created in previous office suites. Changing file associations is involved:

Well, a few pictures of individual components of the 2010 version, for those who have not seen it yet.

PowerPoint:

File menu:

In conclusion, it remains to be said that in addition to the expanded and improved functionality, MS Office 2010 began to work even faster. Opening any document occurs in a split second. A worthy replacement for its predecessor in this regard, especially for PCs with a weak configuration.

Naturally, with this article with “funny pictures” I did not discover America for someone. The package was released a long time ago and only the laziest Chukotka it-blogger hasn’t written about it. I just simply talked (and perhaps with unnecessary details) about how you can update an existing installation of an office suite to the latest version to date - the 2010 version.