Official support for Office 2003 ended on April 8, 2014 , meaning Microsoft no longer provides security patches. Using an unpatched, 20-year-old suite exposes your system to malware and exploits.

Downloading cracked or modified software is generally considered piracy and violates copyright laws.

"Lite" versions of popular software are often stripped-down, unofficial modifications created by third parties. These files frequently carry the following risks: