how to install 2008 version bypassing oldversion of word on new computer

[Ma-Man]

Version: 2008 Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Processor: Intel Hello,

I bought a new iMac recently along with Word for Mac 2008 upgrade. The word software stated that an older version must pre-exisit on the computer for the new version to be install. My older versions are 'Word 2004 upgrade', 'Word X upgrade' then finally 'Word 2001'. Do I need to install all the old softwares in sequential order so I can install the Mac 2008 upgrade (and then delete the older versions later)? Incidentally, my 'Word X upgrade' and 'Word 2001' are registered with Microsoft, but 'Word 2004' upgrade is purchased right before my previous Mac died so I did not get a chance to register Word 2004 upgrade.

Thanks for any input or advice,

George

 

[CyberTaz]

You need not actually *install* either of the older versions. When you're
prompted for the location during the installation of 2008 pop one of the
other source disks into the drive & point the Installer to it.

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