[mummabear]

I'm stuck. My son needs to do a powerpoint presentation for homework. I have Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, but no product key, and even when it lets me use it (it's faulty!) there is no Powerpoint on it. But I can view Powerpoint, is this one and the same program?

Do I need to purchase Powerpoint or Office or what do I do? I'm clueless.

This post has been edited by mummabear: 26/02/2013, 04:11 PM

[DK3000]

Download Open Office, it is a free version of the Microsoft office products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc)

[DK3000]

Sorry, should have included link!Open Office

[HGL]

Unfortuntely you'll probably have to buy Powerpoint. Powerpoint is considered an 'Office ie. corporate' product so it doesn't come standard with most home versions.
If you have a Windows machine, you can usually view a ppt document but not create or edit (a bit like Adobe PDF).

For a cheap and legal option check out 'It's not cheating' if your son is in school or uni.
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts...ting/terms.aspx

I have to admit it's a bit disappointing that the school expects parents to have Powerpoint. Alternatively, you could create a presentation (but no animation functionality) using Word and then PDF it.

If you have an iPad or Mac you can use Keynote. I *think* it's $22 from the app store. Certainly from a business perspective, a lot of people are now using Keynote as they can plug their iPad directly into a tv and not lug a laptop around.

HTH

[HGL]

Download Open Office, it is a free version of the Microsoft office products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc)

^ Open Office is a good option!

There's the purchase link if you would like to buy an academic version of Office http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/...uctID.260298000

[ZombieMum]

Definitely use Open Office! When it's finished, save it as a powerpoint version.

[KRT]

If you have a hotmail/live.com email address, you could also try using the Powerpoint web app via the SkyDrive link (when you log in to Hotmail/Outlook.com).

[mummabear]

Actually I have 2010 Microsoft Office. It seems to be the full version, but I was never given a product key

I bought the computer from WOW, enough said. I have to try find the paperwork and check it out. Maybe I missed it!

[HGL]

Actually I have 2010 Microsoft Office. It seems to be the full version, but I was never given a product key

I bought the computer from WOW, enough said. I have to try find the paperwork and check it out. Maybe I missed it!

The Product Key is usually a barcode sticker on the side of the CD sleeve or packaging. If they installed for you and didn't provide a disk, they should have stuck the sticker on the CPU.

[unicycle]

Let the school know you not have the software. It is highly unlikely they expect you to buy it. They are bound to allow you to use an alternative