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Lowtax4eva
Oct 20, 2009, 03:01 PM
Maybe this is stupid and I'm almost 100% sure the answer is yes but does anyone know if you can run Office XP on Windows 7? I've had Windows 7 installed for 2 weeks and really don't want to mess it up by installing an incompatible program.
Thanks for advising,
Curlyben
Oct 20, 2009, 03:03 PM
You're right silly question, YES!!
Why muck about with Office XP as Office 2007 works like a dream ;)
Lowtax4eva
Oct 20, 2009, 03:04 PM
Yes... I suppose I could get it but I have a legal version of Office XP and have not paid (or had it come with a new PC) for any newer versions
Curlyben
Oct 20, 2009, 03:07 PM
Fair comment there.
Which version of 7 are you running ?
I've had Enterprise loaded since it was available to SA customers and I must admit I really like it. I was the third person to install it GLOBALLY ;)
I tried Vista for ONE day before it terminal blue screened me and haven't gone back since.
ScottGem
Oct 20, 2009, 03:09 PM
I've run Office XP under win 7, no problems. Was at a launch event earlier today and anything that will run under Vista (and office XP did) will run under Win 7.
Curlyben
Oct 20, 2009, 03:10 PM
Least 7 has a decent sized compatibility list unlike the rather pathetic offerings for Vista..
Lowtax4eva
Oct 20, 2009, 03:11 PM
Excellent! I am running Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition, I was one of however many people that were randomly drawn and given the 32 and 64 bit versions along with a bunch of crap and I'm supposed to have a "windows 7 launch party" on launch day.
ScottGem
Oct 20, 2009, 03:13 PM
Low, you hosting a "House Party"?
Lowtax4eva
Oct 20, 2009, 03:15 PM
Yup, I have a bunch of tote bags, posters and other decorations and invited some friends. I found out someone else I know is also hosting a party on the same day so we'll combine them.
p.s. I actually found Office 2007 Basic came with my Dell and I never put it on, so even better!
ScottGem
Oct 20, 2009, 03:19 PM
I debated doing a House Party (I would have been accepted if I had wanted to). But I didn't want to pay out for food and stuff. Besides, my house is a mess ;)
Lowtax4eva
Oct 20, 2009, 03:21 PM
Yeah, well we invite friends over quite often so just decided we didn't mind doing a themed party and showing off the new OS to anyone that was interested.