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bluechimera Author

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do i need to purchase the microsoft updates or do they come with my Mac?

my old Microsoft apps are obsolete. do I need to purchase the new apps for 64 bit or do the upgrades come free?

Posted on Feb 2, 2022 10:18 AM

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Feb 2, 2022 10:21 AM in response to bluechimera

You have to purchase them. Check with the Microsoft site.

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do i need to purchase the microsoft updates or do they come with my Mac?