Installing Office 4.3 Professional

[Gary Daniel]

I would like to install Office 4.3 Professional onto a
new computer (XP). Evidently, disk 1(3.5") is unreadable,
reason unknown.
1. Is there any way to get the disk replaced?
2. If not, what is easiest / least expensive way to get a
version Office to install?
3. Can I buy / install a update version based on my
ownership of Office 4.3 Professional (even though it's
not installed)?

I am not too concerned about the how old the version is
as most people I deal and work with use older software.

Thank you,
Gary Daniel

 

[Howard Kaikow]

I would like to install Office 4.3 Professional onto a
new computer (XP). Evidently, disk 1(3.5") is unreadable,
reason unknown.

As I recall, in earlier daze, MSFT used a special floppy format for software
distribution. Perhaps, Win XP does not recognize that format.

1. Is there any way to get the disk replaced?

I doubt it as MSFT is not even making replacement media available for Office
97.

2. If not, what is easiest / least expensive way to get a
version Office to install?

Check for best prices at www.pricegrabber.com.
I find that best price is often at www.provantage.com.

3. Can I buy / install a update version based on my
ownership of Office 4.3 Professional (even though it's
not installed)?

No. That version is too old to qualify for upgrade pricing.

I am not too concerned about the how old the version is
as most people I deal and work with use older software.

You should purchase the latest version so that you will more likely qualify
for upgrade pricing on future versions.
MSFT seems to have adopted a policy of only 2 previous versions qualifying
for upgrade pricing.

Office 2003 is expected out late this year, but if you cannot wait, I'd
suggest getting Office XP now.