My Home/Student 2007 box says it needs XP- will it work on VISTA?

[Jerry Amato]

I bought Office Home and Student 2007 and didn't read all the fine print on
the box until I got home. The box says it needs Windows XP. One of my
computers has XP but the other one is a new VISTA machine. Before I open the
box, I need to know if it will run on both operating systems or if I need to
return it and buy a different version. One salesperson I called to ask said
it would work on both systems but a second salesperson said I need an Office
Home and Student 2007 version designed for VISTA and that the one I have
won't work on VISTA. I couldn't find a direct answer on the support help
site. Can someone help me out on this?

 

[Echo S]

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/HA101668651033.aspx#4

"or later operating system" there includes Vista. So yes, it will run on
Vista. I wish MS would make this more clear by just spellling it out -- not
everyone knows that Vista is a "later operating system."

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Yes, HSE will work on vista as well as XP.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/HA101668651033.aspx#4

I would suggest spending your money at a retailer whose staff knows their
products.

--

JoAnn Paules
Microsoft MVP - Publisher

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

 

[Jerry Amato]

Thanks for the answer - also the retailer suggestion - I bought it at a COMP
USA store that had closed down when I called them again a week later!

 

[Jerry Amato]

Thank you for the answer - OHS2007 did in fact install fine on both OS's. It
seemed obvious it should work with VISTA but the conflicting stories from the
sales staff was troubling, so I really appreciated getting positive replies
before I tried it.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/HA101668651033.aspx#4

"or later operating system" there includes Vista. So yes, it will run on
Vista. I wish MS would make this more clear by just spellling it out -- not
everyone knows that Vista is a "later operating system."

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What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

I bought Office Home and Student 2007 and didn't read all the fine print on
the box until I got home. The box says it needs Windows XP. One of my
computers has XP but the other one is a new VISTA machine. Before I open
the
box, I need to know if it will run on both operating systems or if I need
to
return it and buy a different version. One salesperson I called to ask
said
it would work on both systems but a second salesperson said I need an
Office
Home and Student 2007 version designed for VISTA and that the one I have
won't work on VISTA. I couldn't find a direct answer on the support help
site. Can someone help me out on this?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

That's the pits. I understand it caught a lot of people off-guard.

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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