HP Elite X3 Excel Requires Office 365 Subscription After 90 Days

[O W Jones]

Got a message that I needed to sign up for Office 365 and all spreadsheet files became read only. Meaning you can't even enter data into a cell. Apparently continuum requires a 365 account. Overrides the free office guarantee from MS on screens less than 10 inches. Any solution cheaper than $100 / year? Is there a way to load windows 8.1 version or libre office? I just might also have to carry my HTC M8 for excel app

 

[PerfectReign]

The version of office used for continuum is different than that on your phone in that it is cloud centric and thus requires O365 subscription. I currently pay $69 per year using one of the many discounts available

 

[tgp]

Any solution cheaper than $100 / year?

You can buy Office 365 Personal, which is $70/year. Or, you can buy codes on eBay. You are taking somewhat of a risk doing that, but if you're careful, you can save a lot. I've done it several times and it has worked out well.

 

[O W Jones]

You were right, ms account wanted a sign in for some reason, excel started selling office 365 at the same time. It wasn't making sense so asked the group. Thanks