Installing Office Mac 2004

[Rando]

I've tried installing Office Mac 2004 onto a new computer and when I
try to open any of the Office applications I get an "Upgrade
Verification" box saying,

"This software is an upgrade to an earlier version of the software.
To continue installation, click Browse, and then select the folder
that contains the earlier version of the software (Microsoft Office
2001 folder, for example). The folder can be located on either your
computer or the CD-ROM from which you originally installed the earlier
version of the software."

Again, this is a brand new iMac, so there shouldn't be an earlier
version of the software. I have "browsed" of course, but could find
nothing. And, I have no doubt that I bought a full installation of
Microsoft Office and not an Upgrade, unless by chance the disc was
labeled incorrectly.

Can anyone help me?

 

[Prasanna]

Hi Rando,

The message clearly indicates that you are using Upgrade version instead of
the complete Office 2004 installer.

But if you are sure of having Full installation CD, then try copying
"Microsoft Office 2004 " folder from CD to the to the Harddisk.
and try opening applications. ( Since you are opening for the first time You
will be prompted to enter the serial no)

Note: Check the contents of the CD. You should have Office Setup Assistant &
Microsoft Office 2004 folder when you double click on the CD icon.

If it still doesn't work then I would suggest you to take to the place where
you have purchased and get it replaced with the correct version.

Hope this answers your queries.