Office 97

[Sandra]

Hello -

Have a question.... I'm PC illiterate so give me a
break

I had an old computer that died a few months ago that was
running with Windows 95. At the time I bought that
computer I also bought Microsoft Office 97 Professional
Edition.

Last week I bought a new computer that runs Windows XP.
It came with a 60 day trial of Microsoft Office. I tried
to load my Microsoft Office 97 on it and it won't load.
The first few times I tried the installation started but
during the installation I received read errors. Well, I
had the energy today to try again and now when I try it
gives me an error c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The
system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and
Microsoft Windows applications.

So, I'm wondering now.... Are the 2 just not
compatible? If the answer is yes than I would assume
that an upgrade is in order. Would I have to pay full
price again ( recalling the software wasn't cheap the
first time ) or would I qualify for a cheaper upgrade
price ( if there is such a thing ) If the answer is that
they are compatible to run together, does anyone have any
suggestions on what I can do to get it loaded up?

Thanks for all the help,
Sandra

 

[Howard Kaikow]

1. Is your Office 97 a retail version, or did you buy it from an OEM?
2. Is your Office 97 a FULL version, or is it an upgrade version?
3. If a FULL version, then I would expect it to install if you first
uninstall the 60 day trial version completely.
4. If an upgrade version, you will not be able to install unless you have
some qualifying product either already installed or have the installation
media for the qualifying product.

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
1. Is your Office 97 a retail version, or did you buy it

from an OEM?
Not sure what you mean by an OEM but the hubby picked it
up at the computer store along with VB with the thought
that he would learn how to program.

2. Is your Office 97 a FULL version, or is it an upgrade

version?
I think so. I want to say we spent around 600 for it.
It came in a box with sa book and everything.

3. If a FULL version, then I would expect it to install if you first
uninstall the 60 day trial version completely.

OK. So first uninstall the Microsoft Office 2003 and
then I should be able to load my Microsoft Office 97.
Given that I will wait until the trial version of 2003 is
over in case I have problems with the install of the 97.
I'd rather have something than nothing.

4. If an upgrade version, you will not be able to install unless you have
some qualifying product either already installed or have the installation
media for the qualifying product.

One thing I do know it is not an upgrade version.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Brian Tillman]

OK. So first uninstall the Microsoft Office 2003 and
then I should be able to load my Microsoft Office 97.
Given that I will wait until the trial version of 2003 is
over in case I have problems with the install of the 97.
I'd rather have something than nothing.

Danger, Will Robinson! (Are you old enough to recognize that phrase?)

If you are currently running the trial version of Outlook 2003 and expect to
use Outlook 97 in the future, you'll need to be aware of two things: the
first is that the Personal Folders file in which you are currently storing
your Outlook items is NOT compatible with Outlook 97 (or any other version
of Outlook, for that matter). Prior to the point your trial ends, you will
have to create a new PST in the '97-2002 format (File>New>Outlook Data
File>Outlook 97-2002 Personal Folders file (.pst)>OK) and move your items
from your current folders to that PST in order to have Outlook 97 be able to
read them. You can do that at any time prior to the expiration of your
trial and, in fact, if I were in your shoes, I do it now and then tell
Outlook to use that file as your default delivery location (Tools>E-mail
Accounts>Next. Bottom left drop-down "Deliver new e-mail to the following
location".) You can then close the current PST and not have to worry about
it when the trial expires.

The second issue is that, if you use a broadband ISP like Comcast, SBC
Yahoo!, Rogers, or Road Runner, chances are you won't be able to use Outlook
97 for sending mail. It will receive just fine, but it won't send.
Broadband ISPs often require the mail client to send the username/password
not only to the POP server (incoming mail), but to the SMTP server (outgoing
mail) as well. Outlook 97 does not have the ability to do that.

My personal opinion is that, if you really can't spring for an upgrade
license for Office 2003 (about US$125 for the Student and Teacher Edition),
hunt down Office 98 through XP (the newer the version the better) on eBay or
some other Internet store.

 

[Howard Kaikow]

from an OEM?
Not sure what you mean by an OEM but the hubby picked it
up at the computer store along with VB with the thought
that he would learn how to program.

If a typical computer store, it's likely a retail version.

version?
I think so. I want to say we spent around 600 for it.
It came in a box with sa book and everything.

I sure hope that's full version.

OK. So first uninstall the Microsoft Office 2003 and
then I should be able to load my Microsoft Office 97.
Given that I will wait until the trial version of 2003 is
over in case I have problems with the install of the 97.
I'd rather have something than nothing.

Or, back your system up, immediately do the Office 2003 uninstall, reboot,
install Office 97.
Should work if Office 2003 cleanly uninstalls.

 

[Howard Kaikow]

(e-mail address removed) <[email protected]>
wrote:
Danger, Will Robinson! (Are you old enough to recognize that phrase?)

Alas, I am.

If you are currently running the trial version of Outlook 2003 and expect to
use Outlook 97 in the future, you'll need to be aware of two things: the
first is that the Personal Folders file in which you are currently storing
your Outlook items is NOT compatible with Outlook 97 (or any other version
of Outlook, for that matter). Prior to the point your trial ends, you will
have to create a new PST in the '97-2002 format (File>New>Outlook Data
File>Outlook 97-2002 Personal Folders file (.pst)>OK) and move your items
from your current folders to that PST in order to have Outlook 97 be able to
read them. You can do that at any time prior to the expiration of your
trial and, in fact, if I were in your shoes, I do it now and then tell
Outlook to use that file as your default delivery location (Tools>E-mail
Accounts>Next. Bottom left drop-down "Deliver new e-mail to the following
location".) You can then close the current PST and not have to worry about
it when the trial expires.

Right, I forgot about that as I don't use Outlook as my main email program.

My personal opinion is that, if you really can't spring for an upgrade
license for Office 2003 (about US$125 for the Student and Teacher Edition),
hunt down Office 98 through XP (the newer the version the better) on eBay or
some other Internet store.

Office 98 is for Macs.
Don't buy software on ebay, you really cannot be sure of what you are
getting.
Office 2003 Pro Upgrade is $277 at www.atomicpark.com
Office 2002 Pro Upgrade is $264 at www.atomicpark.com
Office 2000 Pro Upgrade is $240at www.atomicpark.com

Also check prices at www.pricegrabber.com, www.provantage.com, and
www.buy.com.

If you like check other than Pro version prices.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Office 98 is for Macs.

And PCs.