Power Pivot

[MichaelJ300]

Does anyone know if Power Pivots automatically come with Excel 2013?

 

[Asala42]

My understanding is yes, but you need to enable them (in your add ins, it's a COM add in).

You can check by going to:
File->Options->Add Ins. Under the "Manage" drop down select COM Add-ins, hit "Go" and you should see an option for Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel 2013 available.

 

[MichaelJ300]

Thanks!

 

[Asala42]

I better edit my answer.

I just found out that not all versions of Excel 2013 come with PowerPivot (just the MS Office Professional and stand alone versions I believe have it). I checked on my home computer, which has the home and student version, and that does not have those add-ins available.

It apparently stirred up some drama some time ago.