Last Call to download free Microsoft Office Accounting Express is 11/16 (TODAY!) Version 2009 released and downloadable

First the good news: Many people who downloaded and used for free the 2007 and 2008 'Express' Editions of Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 and 2008 may be unaware that Microsoft released an updated 2009 version months ago. 2009 has not been promoted or even mentioned on most Microsoft Office sites but it is available for download right now at:

Microsoft Office Account Express 2009 - Free with no strings attached

Now the BAD NEWS: If you want want to download version 2009 or any earlier version you must download it today, November 16, 2009, because (officially at least) Microsoft has declared that none of its versions of Accounting Express will be downloadable after November 16. I was able to download it at 2 PM PST so the link should still work but if you want it download it immediately as Microsoft could very well pull the plug any time now.

This information came from a third-party site, but plainly Microsft has already pulled promotional copy from Microsoft.com so the end is surely at hand.

Good luck!

System Requirements

* Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP

* This download works with the following programs:
o Microsoft Office Word 2002 or later is required to create customized invoices, sales orders, quotes, customer credit memos, customer statements, and purchase orders
o Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6 or later, 32-bit browser only

How's it compared to QuickBooks and Peachtree?

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Thanks OP!

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LongDongSilver said: How's it compared to QuickBooks and Peachtree?

I have used Office Accounting Pro 2009, and it was very inefficient. It's very hard to find what you are looking for. The menus and tool bars are poorly designed.

It's worse than QB.

GiantBoyDetective said: granthell said: LongDongSilver said: How's it compared to QuickBooks and Peachtree?

I have used Office Accounting Pro 2009, and it was very inefficient.

It's worse than QB.

I didn't think that was possible.

I wanted to switch to Office Accounting because Intuit changed the online banking in QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 09 and made it extremely hard to use, and Microsoft's products were known for its user friendliness.
Unfortunately, my first a few hands on experience with the software was quite a nightmare. Even so, I still had a friend to try it. In just two days, I had to replace it with QB.

It was OK. Not sure that I've used any small business accounting system that I really like a lot. Anyway, looks like they are discontinuing the entire Office Accounting line. While it says that it will be supported for 5 years, that doesn't necessarily mean that there will be any further development or fixes. Not sure that I'd want to tie something like my accounting system to a product on life support.

Office Accounting Discontinuation FAQs
Q.Why are you no longer distributing Office Accounting?
Q.When will this take effect?Q.Which versions of Office Accounting are affected?
Q.How long will I be able to get support for the Office Accounting?
Q.What will happen to Office Accounting customers who purchase a product license before November 16, 2009?
Q.What about the services offered with Microsoft Office Accounting?
Q.My key or software is missing. How can I get it again?
Q.My key doesn’t work what should I do?Q.How can I return Office Accounting Professional 2009?
Q.How can I send my confirmation email to a new email address?
Q. Why are you no longer distributing Office Accounting?

^ Back to Top ^ We continually evaluate our business strategies to make sure we’re working to meet the needs of customers, partners and shareholders. With that in mind, we have determined that existing free templates within Office used with Excel was a better option for small businesses, and the Microsoft Dynamics ERP products were appropriate for mid-range organizations.

Q. When will this take effect?

^ Back to Top ^ On November 16, 2009 Microsoft will officially stop distributing Office Accounting.

Q. Which versions of Office Accounting are affected?

All Microsoft Office Accounting products in the UK and North America are affected. This includes: Office Accounting Express, Office Accounting Standard, Office Accounting Professional, Office Accounting Professional Plus, Office Accounting 3-user and Small Business Accounting.

Q. How long will I be able to get support for the Office Accounting?

Office Accounting customers receive five years of mainstream product support and five years of extended support after the product is released through http://support.microsoft.com. Please review http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=lifecycle for specific product retirement dates.

Q. What will happen to Office Accounting customers who purchase a product license before November 16, 2009?

Customers who purchase a product license for Office Accounting before November 16, 2009 may continue to use the Office Accounting product after November 16, 2009.

Q. What about the services offered with Microsoft Office Accounting?

^ Back to Top ^ Online sales from eBay and credit profile from Equifax will no longer be available after December 15, 2009. However, your customers will still be able to pay emailed invoices directly through PayPal. In addition, credit card processing services and the ability to order compatible checks and forms will still be available. The following Knowledge Base articles may be helpful in understanding options available to you.

•Credit monitoring

•Selling on eBay
Q. My key or software is missing. How can I get it again?

^ Back to Top ^ If you purchased a product license for a downloadable version of Office Accounting and you have lost the Product key or need a link to download the software you purchased, please enter your email address used when purchasing this product at our Resend Confirmation Email.

Q. My key doesn’t work what should I do?

^ Back to Top ^ If you would like us to validate that this key is the correct key you purchased, please submit a request to get your confirmation email again at our site: If you have validated that your key is the key in your confirmation email, you must contact Microsoft technical support.

Q. How can I return Office Accounting Professional 2009?

If you would like to return your purchase of Microsoft® Office Accounting Professional 2009, please visit the returns page found in your original product activation email or click on the following link Return Your Product. This will walk you through returning the activation key. It will also display the confirmation page that you may print for your records. The return policy is 30 days from time of purchase. Please note: the backup CD and any shipping charges are non-refundable.

Q. How can I send my confirmation email to a new email address?

If you would like us to forward your confirmation email to a new address, please visit the Customer Service page. In the description, please provide us with your full name, address and the order number for your original purchase. Once we have this information, we will verify it against our database and forward your confirmation email to the email address of your choice.

Thank you OP.

Thanks buddy

Double deleted.

really?? I'm downloading this... and my computer says 7 min past....

You had me until:

granthell said: Microsoft's products were known for its user friendliness.

Just DL it a few minutes ago.

Still live - 5:30 am PST

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