60-day trial - problem regarding something called Windows 98 svc p

[Modera]

I just downloaded the 60-day trial so that i can HAVE and keep my DAMN JOB as
a transcriptionist. for some reason i no longer have any sort of MS word on
my computer. but it won't open up or do anything because it says i don't have
windows 98 service packs. what the hell is that?

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Office 2007 cannot be installed on a computer with Windows 98 as the
operating system. The computer must have Windows XP with Service Pack
2, or Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista. Other minimum system
requirements for Office 2007 are listed at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/HA101668651033.aspx .

 

[Modera]

i made a mistake. i have windows XP. i just don't have the service pack. is
there a way i can download the service pack? i don't understand it.

 

[Modera]

i'm not sure this message went through so i am reposting it. i made a
mistake, i do have Windows XP, but apparently i don't have Service Pack 2. is
this something i can download or did i just lose my damn job?

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

SP2 is a free download from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . If you
have never updated your Windows XP, then you'll be offered dozens of
updates when you visit the WindowsUpdate website. Clicking on
Express will automatically install all of the more important updates
(which may take a long time if you access the internet through a dial-up
connection). Clicking on Custom will let you pick and choose which
updates you want to install (but you may not be qualified to decide).

Installing the trial version of Office 2007 may not be a good option for
you. The trial software will expire after a few weeks, after which you
need to either purchase a full or upgrade version of Office 2007, or go
back to your previous version of Office. Office 2007 has a new user
interface that may take a while for you to learn. Most Office 2007
files have a different native file format than Office 97-2003 versions,
although it is generally possible to explicitly "save as" to the
previous file format to maintain compatibility.

My condolences to your damn employer.

 

[one4love4truth]

Why would a 60-day trial version only work for a few weeks?

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Because 8 or 9 weeks is a few?

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