How can I get the upgrade price if the old version won't install

[B]

I just purchased a new laptop with windows vista. I have Microsoft Office
Professional 97, and it will not install on the new laptop. I am ready to
upgrade, but how can I get the upgrade price if the old version won't install
on the new laptop?

* how can i install the old version?
* if i can't install the old version, how can I still get the upgrade price.

I HAVE THE MS OFFICE PROFESSIONAL 97 CD.

 

[DL]

There is no need to install qualifying version, you simply need the cd
available, to pop in, when the upgrade complains, once verified replace cd
and continue

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Upgrade to what?

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[LVTravel]

Office 97 should install onto Vista operating system without problems but
you don't need to just to install an upgrade version of the same software..

Office 97 is NOT a qualifying upgrade product for Office 2007 but it is for
Office 2003 and earlier versions.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/FX101754511033.aspx

 

[B]

After you told me it should install, I checked the CD by trying a reinstall