Difference between Full Version and upgrade

[Tinydog]

What is the difference between a full version and an upgrade version of
Microsoft Office. What do I need to know if I buy the upgrade instead of the
full version?

 

[Daphne Foldes]

Hello Tinydog

With an Upgrade version of Office you would need a previous Office install or at least a proof of one when installing the Upgrade version. Also you did not mention which version of the Upgrade you are planning to use and which version of Windows you have. Some versions of Office are not compatible with some versions of Windows.

A full retail version does not need any previous Office install or proof. But again you need to be careful . As an example you are not able to install Office 2003 Upgrade or Full version on Windows ME as an example.

 

[Don MI]

What is the difference between a full version and an upgrade version of
Microsoft Office. What do I need to know if I buy the upgrade instead of
the
full version?

What applications are contained in each edition of Office 2003 is available
here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx
Functionally, a upgrade and full retail version of the same edition of
Office 2003 is identical. For a upgrade version you need to have installed
or have the installation CD for one of the qualifying products. Products
qualifying for a Office 2003 upgrade are listed here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/professional.mspx#EQE

If you choose an upgrade, the qualifying product CD becomes part of your
Office license and must be retained. You will need the qualifying product
CD if you ever need to re-install the upgrade version. The qualifying
product does not need to be installed in your computer, you just need the CD
during installation.

Don