The program then destroys a host of files based on file extension, specifically targeting C language code files, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, among others.

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Surface comes pre-loaded with full (not trial) versions of high quality Microsoft productivity apps Word, Excel and Powerpoint, so the basics of productivity are covered.

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Applications: Microsoft's productivity suite of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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