Office XP Professional compatibility with Windows 7?

[michaelas]

Hi,
I wrote last May asking about Office 2003 compatibility with Windows 7, and decided to install office 2003 after my Office 2007 trial version was up. Well, now it is up, only the install CD I have says "Microsoft Office XP Professional, version 2002."

Not the same as MS Office 2003?

So I'm wondering again, will this version be compatible with Windows 7?
Also I was planning to remove Win 7 with "RipoutOffice2007".
Thanks

 

[Tews]

Yes.. It is compatible as far as I know...

 

[JonM33]

Hi,
I wrote last May asking about Office 2003 compatibility with Windows 7, and decided to install office 2003 after my Office 2007 trial version was up. Well, now it is up, only the install CD I have says "Microsoft Office XP Professional, version 2002."

Not the same as MS Office 2003?

So I'm wondering again, will this version be compatible with Windows 7?
Also I was planning to remove Win 7 with "RipoutOffice2007".
Thanks

You may as well as use OpenOffice instead.

 

[michaelas]

Why Open office instead?

 

[whs]

Why Open office instead?

Probably because it is free. But Office 2003 is actually Office 97-2003. And that was the version prior to Office 2007.

 

[JonM33]

Why Open office instead?

Probably because it is free. But Office 2003 is actually Office 97-2003. And that was the version prior to Office 2007.

It's free and is updated and supported. Office XP is 9 years old, which is quite old for software. It is already out of mainstream support by Microsoft and soon won't even have extended support. That means it won't be patched anymore.

 

[michaelas]

Good points about support & patches. Does that mean that older versions of Office require SP2 & SP3 as XP did?

Also, Is "RipoutOffice2007" a good way to remove MS Office?

 

[JonM33]

Good points about support & patches. Does that mean that older versions of Office require SP2 & SP3 as XP did?

Also, Is "RipoutOffice2007" a good way to remove MS Office?

All versions of Office have had their Service Packs. Office 2007 is current up to SP2. I'm referencing separate patches and not entire Service Packs.

Just go to "Programs and Features" in Windows 7 if you want to remove Office XP.

 

[Petey7]

I use Office XP Professional. I've tried Open Office a few times, but always go back to Office XP. I find it easier to use and think that it just works better. I have a few friends and family that feel the same way when it comes to Office XP vs. Open Office. Ultimately it is up to you, but I thought I'd just give my opinion.

The main thing to watch out for is that Open Office does not save files as MS Office files by default. It uses a different format, which can not be opened by MS Office. You can still save it as an MS Office file, but you have to click save as every time.

 

[JonM33]

I use Office XP Professional. I've tried Open Office a few times, but always go back to Office XP. I find it easier to use and think that it just works better. I have a few friends and family that feel the same way when it comes to Office XP vs. Open Office. Ultimately it is up to you, but I thought I'd just give my opinion.

The main thing to watch out for is that Open Office does not save files as MS Office files by default. It uses a different format, which can not be opened by MS Office. You can still save it as an MS Office file, but you have to click save as every time.

Office XP isn't free. If they were charged for each install of Office XP then they would think twice.

 

[Petey7]

I use Office XP Professional. I've tried Open Office a few times, but always go back to Office XP. I find it easier to use and think that it just works better. I have a few friends and family that feel the same way when it comes to Office XP vs. Open Office. Ultimately it is up to you, but I thought I'd just give my opinion.

The main thing to watch out for is that Open Office does not save files as MS Office files by default. It uses a different format, which can not be opened by MS Office. You can still save it as an MS Office file, but you have to click save as every time.

Office XP isn't free. If they were charged for each install of Office XP then they would think twice.

Um. Since when would anyone be charged for each time they installed office on the same or a new computer? The OP said he had the install disc, so I don't really see what kind of point you are trying to make.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I posted this advice in your other thread, so I'll repeat it here because I agree with JonM33. If all you have access to is an Office suite from 9-10 years ago, switch to Open Office, if you don't have or can't buy a newer Office version. It will be as compatible, if not moreso with new Office files. For example, I don't believe Office XP has converters to open the new Office 2007/2010 formats. Open Office will be more compatible, and can easily be made to save files in the MS Office format. It is free, and continues to get any updates and patches, unlike Office XP.

If you really aren't sure, download the portable version of Open Office and give it a shot.

 

[Petey7]

For example, I don't believe Office XP has converters to open the new Office 2007/2010 formats.

You are wrong. I can open .docx and other new Office files just fine with Office XP. You have to download a compatibility pack from MS, but Windows Update installed it for this last time. So, there is no real reason not to use it.

Edit: here is the link to the compatibility pack if any one needs it http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

 

[DeaconFrost]

It may exist, but I wouldn't hold much faith in it, to be honest. My company uses Office 2007, and we've had MANY problems sending documents to schools around our section of the country, and even with those converters, they can't seem to open or print them accurately. Excel's converter seems to be the worst offender. I test all those same files in a Windows XP VM running Open Office, and they open just fine.

Besides, I said I don't believe...not that I was 100% certain. For the benefit of all, let's keep it cordial...without the snippiness?

 

[Petey7]

I've never had a problem, but will say I don't use Excel much so I can't speak for that program. I have downloaded many files from my schools website that were in the new file formats and opened them in Office XP with no problem.

Also, this is just my opinion, but I can't stand Excel XP. The 2007/2010 and Open Office versions are all better than it, so if Excel is something you use a lot, Open Office is a better option.

 

[pacinitaly]

For example, I don't believe Office XP has converters to open the new Office 2007/2010 formats.

You are wrong. I can open .docx and other new Office files just fine with Office XP. You have to download a compatibility pack from MS, but Windows Update installed it for this last time. So, there is no real reason not to use it.

Edit: here is the link to the compatibility pack if any one needs it Download details: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats

thanks for this

 

[jfroberts]

I'm trying to install Office XP Professional on my new win 7, 64 bit machine. I need the old version because I sync it to my watch which acts like a PDA. It installs properly and I can set up an email account. It tests good. However, when I try to send/receive anything, I get an error message "An object can not be found".
Anybody know what that means? Is there some kind of incompatibility with Win 7?
Remember, test email during email account set up works just fine. ? ? ?