Can I keep Office 2008, but add Word 2004 back to my machine?

[davethecd]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: intel

I just upgraded to Office 2008, and unfortunately found out that a program that I use to write research papers (EndNote) isn't ready for Word 2008 yet. Thus, I need to be using Word 2004. Is it possible to keep all the elements of Office 2008 on my machine and also add Word 2004 back on my machine? Please give me detailed instructions, as I'm a mac newbie but need to get this paper written. Thanks!

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Dave -

Assuming you still have your 2004 install disk & key code you should be able
to simply install it as though 2008 wasn't even there. Just make sure that
if the installer asks about removing other versions of Office that you
kindly decline the offer (as well as any prompts about the "database" if
there are any)

Also, once the installation is complete you'll need to apply all the
updaters for 2004 beginning with 11.3.5 - but that will probably be handled
automatically. If not you can run AutoUpdate from any of the Help> Check for
Updates menus EXCEPT for Entourage 2004: *Do Not* launch it & remove its
icon form the Dock to avoid launching it in error. It can play havoc if you
do. Just continue to use Entourage 2008 (if you use Entourage at all).

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Jim Gordon MVP]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: intel

I just upgraded to Office 2008, and unfortunately found out that a program that I use to write research papers (EndNote) isn't ready for Word 2008 yet. Thus, I need to be using Word 2004. Is it possible to keep all the elements of Office 2008 on my machine and also add Word 2004 back on my machine? Please give me detailed instructions, as I'm a mac newbie but need to get this paper written. Thanks!

Hi,

Everything that CyberTaz said PLUS be sure to use the Office Installer
(don't use drag and drop). Do a Custom install and select only Microsoft
Word.

-Jim

 

[CyberTaz]

Thanks Jim - That didn't occur to me because I rarely use D & D to install
anything that offers Custom installations;-)

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[davethecd]

thanks - that took care of my problem! I appreciate the help.

Dave