1) Microsoft account: Since I am Licensees of Windows 8.1, I have already, otherwise this should be created in advance.
2) Student status verification: Anyone who is unsure whether he should really buy this version (some reviews have made me really scared) should, the student status before buying verify!. This goes under msacademicverify.com best by "MS Academic verify" googling when I type the address directly, it is not opened). Possibilities for verification, there are several, the verification of my e-mail address of the university was carried out at me immediately.
The verification may otherwise occur even after the purchase as part of the installation process.
Buy 3) Office: According to Amazon, which should last up to four hours until the order is processed. I thought "Oh great, now you can wait forever yet again!", But after maybe three minutes later then even an email from Amazon and I could under my orders - find the Ofice selling> Games & Software. There I got my friend to office and could begin the installation.
4) Installation: It defaults to the 32-bit version installed, according to Office in order to avoid compatibility issues. I therefore too little versed, I leave it with this version. Those who want to can before clicking "Install" also select the 64-bit version: on "Language and Installation Options" -> select on the next page again for more options.
The installation itself may have lasted ten minutes, although about one hour war.Meine specified Internet connection is the slowest, has the cable Germany to offer ...
And already I could get started! :)