Office XP / Office 2007

**pdxireland** · 09-12-2007, 10:09 PM

Hello,

I installed Office 2007 about three months ago when I did a clean XP Pro install.
I don't know, I guess I'm at a point where too many functions just bug me.
I'm thinking about going back to Office XP.
It just worked so well for me..................
Can Office XP & Office 2007 play nice on the same machine?
Knowing MS I doubt it.
What risks would I be taking by uninstalling 2007 & re-installing XP.
All new docs have been save as "Compatibility Mode" because the new files ending in .***x where a massive pain in the back side.
Looking for some advice !

fmg

Zazula · 09-13-2007, 09:36 AM

Yes, you can have both Office XP and 2007 running on the same machine (I have three versions of Office installed in my computer: XP, 2003 and 2007). You will need to fully uninstall Office 2007 and then (1) install XP & (2) re-install 2007. Be aware that you will need to be using Outlook 2007, though; Outlook cannot work in parallel with an older version. Information about using 2007 Office suites and programs on a computer that is running another version of Office.

**pdxireland** · 09-13-2007, 02:31 PM

Zaz,

Thanks for the info.
Just pulled 2007 off the machine & re-installed XP.
Everything seems to be working fine.
All the best,

fmg

09-12-2007, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
pdxireland Today TSF saved my life! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 OS: XP	Office XP / Office 2007 Hello, I installed Office 2007 about three months ago when I did a clean XP Pro install. I don't know, I guess I'm at a point where too many functions just bug me. I'm thinking about going back to Office XP. It just worked so well for me.................. Can Office XP & Office 2007 play nice on the same machine? Knowing MS I doubt it. What risks would I be taking by uninstalling 2007 & re-installing XP. All new docs have been save as "Compatibility Mode" because the new files ending in .***x where a massive pain in the back side. Looking for some advice ! fmg

09-13-2007, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Re: Office XP / Office 2007 Yes, you can have both Office XP and 2007 running on the same machine (I have three versions of Office installed in my computer: XP, 2003 and 2007). You will need to fully uninstall Office 2007 and then (1) install XP & (2) re-install 2007. Be aware that you will need to be using Outlook 2007, though; Outlook cannot work in parallel with an older version. Information about using 2007 Office suites and programs on a computer that is running another version of Office. __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

09-13-2007, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
pdxireland Today TSF saved my life! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 OS: XP	Re: Office XP / Office 2007 Zaz, Thanks for the info. Just pulled 2007 off the machine & re-installed XP. Everything seems to be working fine. All the best, fmg