You might save $50-$100 by skipping a license, but here is what you are actually risking:
Microsoft offers Office for the web (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for free. Just sign up for a Microsoft account. You lose the offline desktop power, but you gain security and zero cost. Microsoft Office 2013 64 Bit Preactivated Download
If you absolutely must proceed despite the risks, you need to know how to spot dangerous files. No source is 100% safe, but here are red flags: You might save $50-$100 by skipping a license,
| Red Flag | Explanation | |----------|-------------| | File size is under 500MB | Legitimate Office 2013 Pro Plus 64-bit is ~850MB to 1.2GB. Smaller files are often fake installers. | | .exe instead of .iso | Trusted scene releases use ISO images. A random .exe from a file host is almost always malware. | | Requires disabling antivirus | Legitimate software never asks you to turn off Defender or UAC. This is a trick to install rootkits. | | Peer rating < 4/5 | On torrent sites, check comments for warnings like "bitcoin miner inside" or "PUP." | If you absolutely must proceed despite the risks,