As I now have windows xp as my operating system can I use Microsoft office professional 97 either with xp or can I download an upgrade for MS office professional 97 so that it will operate with Windows xp

I too am using Windows XP. I have some CD's for Office '97 Professional Edition. I installed it into my computer and have never had a problem using the programs from Office that I have installed.

Many thanks sounds OK ot me then, cheers thabnks for prompt reply

Thanks and no problem! If you install Office '97 on XP there should be no problem!