Microsoft Downloads & Info
Currently, the Mactopia site is going through a transition making it harder to find some downloads. You can use the direct links below or visit Mactopia Downloads.
- Office installers do not include an uninstall feature. You can stuff or archive as zip file to easily revert to a previous install.
- Not all Office applications are updated each time. For example, after applying the 11.3.9 updater, Entourage will still show 11.3.6. To understand how this works and to know if you are updated see “Confused over Microsoft Update Version numbers?“
Read the Entourage Help Blog before installing for tips.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Original DVDs of Office come with the installed version 12.0.0.
- Install 12.1.0 SP1
- Install 12.1.9
- Current shipping DVDs will install 12.1.0 (SP1).
- Install 12.1.9
Select "Check for updates" under Help to download the correct updater or download directly from links below.
Read the Entourage Help Blog before installing for tips.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.9 Update 268 MB released June 09, 2009 (requires 12.1.0 SP1) this is a combo updater (12.1.7 is rolled into this updater). Security updates and other improvements for performance. Readies Office 2008 for Mac for the installation of Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac, Web Services Edition.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.0 Update (SP1) 114.1 MB released May 13, 2008. This is a major update that includes almost 50 improvements to Entourage. This is a combo updater. See also Setup Assistant loops fix 180mb
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac 2.1.1 This is a critical update. Without it you will not be able to be notified about any future Office 2008 updates. This update should be included in 12.1.0, check this file to be sure it is updated to version 2.2.0.
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0)
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.5 Update released June 09, 2009. 59.2 MB. This is a combo updater and contains all previous updates!
Microsoft Office X for Mac
Microsoft Office v. X for Mac 10.1.9 Update release date 1/5/2007 (This update includes all of the improvements released in all previous Office v. X updates.)
Note: Entourage X is version 10.1.6 for it's final update. Not all Microsoft applications are updated each time. The Microsoft Component Plugin is the true test to check to see if you are fully updated.
/Applications/Microsoft Office 2004/Office/Microsoft Component Plugin"
Office for Mac X is end of life. No further updates will be issued.
Microsoft Office 2001
Microsoft Office 2001 for Mac Security Update (9.0.6) download size: 18.8 MB - 25.5 MB release date 7/20/2005 (requires that 9.0.5 be installed)
Microsoft Office 2001 for Mac Security Update (9.0.5) download size: 26.9 MB - 36.6 MB release date 10/12/2004 - this appears to be a combo updater. (requires that Aladdin Systems StuffIt Expander version 5.5 or later is installed on your computer)
Office 2001 is end of life. No further updates will be issued.
Technology Guarantee PDF (expired March 31st, 2008) Upgrade to 2008 promotion.
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