office 2003 upgrade

[Lauri]

I have Microsoft Office XP Professional for 2002. I am about to start online
courses that require Microsoft Office XP Prof 2003. I don't know why I can't
just use the 2002. They say I might not be able to use the site correctly.
Anyway, can I buy an upgrade for this? Or would I have to buy a full version?
Why is it that I can find Micro Office Prof 2007 full edition for cheaper
than the 2003 one? Thanks for help.

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Hi, Lauri,

There is no such thing as Microsoft Office XP Prof 2003. Office XP (2002)
and Office 2003 are different versions.

You may be able to purchase an upgrade at your local software retailer.
Depending on which version of Office XP you have, you may qualify for
upgrade pricing.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832288

You might ask your training contact if 2007 would work with their training.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/FX101754511033.aspx

 

[Lauri]

You are right, the school says MS Office Professional 2003 (because I run
windows xp) They said if I run Vista, then to look for Office 2007. So I'm
guessing the 2007 with the Win xp would not work. I will ask them though. I
have gone to the website you linked for me and am confused as to what to do.
I assume I click on MS Office Professional 2003 as that is what I want to
upgrade to. This then sends me to a page w/another link for MS Office Prof
2003. I click on this and it is an advertisement for this item. But says I
can't order from Microsoft. I'm confused??? Thanks.

 

[Susan Ramlet]

No, you can't order it from Microsoft. That page tells you whether you are
eligible for upgrade pricing. You would need to go to your local computer
store, or find a retailer online to purchase the program you want.

Office 2007 will run on Windows XP. If your school tells you it doesn't,
then they are wrong.

However, their learning systems may have some tie into the particular
software, so be sure you are talking to someone who really understands what
their requirements are, so you don't waste money on software you don't need.

Hope that helps.

Susan

 

[Lauri]

Thanks Susan. The woman at my school said that their techs are trained in the
03. She basically said the 07 and 02 would probably be fine. BUT if I had any
kind of tech issue w/their website, their people may not be able to help me
out. That's why they suggest 03. That being said. I must be a real dunce. I
went to that website again. And clicked on MS Office 03. Is this correct?
that then just takes me to an add for MS Office 03. I don't know where to
tell if I get upgrade pricing. Thanks for your help.

 

[Susan Ramlet]

I'm just curious why their "web site" would give you problems with Office...

At any rate, this article tells you which products qualify for upgrade
pricing for Office 2003:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832288

Do 'Help | About' in your Office to see what you have, and compare it with
the list on that page.

 

[Lauri]

Thanks. I'm guessing I don't qualify as I have none of those items listed. I
have all 2002 Office items. Sorry if I keep asking the same questions over
and over. My head is swimming! Also I apologize if I am not answering this in
the correct place. Again...thanks!

 

[Don MI]

I checked that link and also could not find any information on Office 2003
Upgrade qualifying products. Suspect that Microsoft removed that data as
they no longer sell Office 2003.

Office XP is a qualifying product to Office 2003 Upgrade if you can find a
dealer that still has it in stock. Last week my local Staples store still
has some Office 2003 Upgrades on the shelf.

Office 2007 Professional is compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later. You can find the minimum system requirements for Office 2007
Professional here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/HA101668651033.aspx

Note: when Microsoft lists minimum system requirements, they really mean
minimum. Best is you exceed especially in such as memory.

Suspect for a course for Office 2003 Professional, the problem you will have
is that the user interface for Office 2007 differs greatly from Office 2003.
You may have problems following examples.

Don

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Office XP (2002) is valid. When you go to Help | About, what version of
Word do you show?

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Oh, my gosh--my apologies! I see that it's not there any longer. Let me
see if I can find it.

Susan

 

[Susan Ramlet]

My apologies--I followed the links and found (as you tried to tell me!) that
they have removed the information. I have reported this... In the mean
time, see if this helps:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=50315878

But, Office 2007 should be okay for you, as well. Confirm it with a
technical person at your school.