Tools like LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice are completely free, safe, and compatible with most .doc and .xls files.

: Most activation instructions instruct users to completely deactivate Windows Defender, third-party firewalls, or system runtime protections before extracting the contents. This leaves the workstation totally unprotected against zero-day exploits.

Modern open-source suites are fully compatible with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint file formats ( .docx , .xlsx , .pptx ). They require no keys, no activation, and receive constant community safety updates.