Office 97 on Windows XP Home

Beth

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Jan 8, 2004, 7:10:55 PM1/8/04

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I had a student/teacher version of OfficeXP that I want
to uninstall.

I have a copy of Office 97 - will this work with the
Windows XP operating system (is Office 97 compatible with
Windows XP Home Versions??

Susan Ramlet

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Jan 9, 2004, 9:51:38 AM1/9/04

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Hi, Beth,

It should install fine. Make sure you apply the latest patches after
installation.

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xfile

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Jan 9, 2004, 2:40:10 PM1/9/04

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Just curious what you wish to use Office 97 instead of XP?

"Beth" <anon...@discussions.microsoft.com> ???
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Susan Ramlet

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Jan 9, 2004, 2:46:53 PM1/9/04

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Hi, xfile,

In my experience, some people can't afford to upgrade, or they choose not to
because Office 97 meets their needs.

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Susan Ramlet

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Jan 9, 2004, 3:34:55 PM1/9/04

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Oh, gotcha. I thought she was referring to Windows XP, not Office XP.

Not sure about the activation on the re-install, but it really doesn't
matter, as long as you're installing it on the same system, does it? Even
if you have to re-activate, it's not going to be a problem if you're using
the same hardware.

Here are some other things for you to try, too:

1. Deleting IE Cache.

In cases where the temporary Internet explorer cache folder is running out
of allotted space, you may be not be able to download the Office Update
control. You can free up space by deleting the Temporary Internet Files
cache using the "Delete Files" button in the "General" tab under "Tools |
Internet options" menu.

2. Check IE's security settings.

Ensure that your IE browser allows / prompts registering of signed Active X
controls. Follow the steps below to add http://office.microsoft.com to the
list of Trusted Sites so that the Office Update ActiveX control can load
successfully.

1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options and then click the
Security tab.
2. In the list of Web content zones, click the Trusted sites icon.
3. Click Sites.
4. Clear the Require Server verification (https) for all sites in this
zone check box .
5. In the Add this Website to the zone box, enter the Internet address
http://office.microsoft.com.
6. Click Add.
7. Click OK, and then click OK again.

3. Deleting Office Update detection folder.

Also try deleting the C:\Program Files\OfficeUpdate11 folder which contains
the detection catalog and downloaded patch files used by the site.

4. Deleting ActiveX control.

The Office Update ActiveX control can get into a bad state in certain
conditions and should be reinstalled. First close IE. Then delete the file
c:\Windows\opuc.dll for Windows 9X and Windows XP and c:\Winnt\opuc.dll for
Windows 2000.

Try going back to http://office.microsoft.com/OfficeUpdate/ to perform
detection again. If it still fails, follow the steps below.

5. Temporarily turn off Personal Firewall, Download Manager, Pop-up
blockers and Web Acceleration products

If there are Personal Firewall, Download Manager, Pop-up blockers, or Web
Accelerator products installed, temporarily turn off these products and try
detection again. Popular products include:

ˇ Get Right (Download Manager)
ˇ Download Accelerator
ˇ Zone Labs (Personal Firewall)
ˇ Norton Personal Firewall
ˇ McAfee Personal firewall

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"xfile" <cou...@remove.msn.com> wrote in message

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> I understand that perfectly, since Beth had Office XP but decided to use
> Office 97, so I am just curious and may learn something from her
experiences
> about something I don't know.
>
> Susan:
> I am thinking about to re-install Office 2003 and see if the update
problem
> can be corrected. How far can I go for the removal before a new
activation
> is required after re-installation? Any idea?
>
>
> "Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> ŚbślĽó
> news:ekSpVlu...@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl ¤¤źśźg...

Susan Ramlet

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Jan 9, 2004, 4:44:44 PM1/9/04

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Well, don't worry about activation...but do post back with your results.

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"xfile" <cou...@remove.msn.com> wrote in message

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> Hi:
>
> Thanks for the reply and yes I am using the same hardware.
>
> I think I might go very deep such as even removing registry so I am not
sure
> it is smart enough to remember the activation. Making a phone call sure
is
> not a problem just hate to do it.
>
> I also tried some of your suggestion except for the deleting ActiveX
> Control. I am not sure if it will affect my FrontPage XP and Visio 2002.
>
> But I wish to try totally remove and re-install Office 2003 first.
>
> It's very interesting that the copy in my new Dell laptop has no problem
at
> all. It was a clean installation and before FrontPage XP and others.
>
> I got the feeling that it's not about the site, it is about some mess up
in
> the office data files but I don't know which.
>
>
> "Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> 在郵件
> news:%2370qLAv...@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl 中撰寫...

> > ? Get Right (Download Manager)
> > ? Download Accelerator
> > ? Zone Labs (Personal Firewall)
> > ? Norton Personal Firewall
> > ? McAfee Personal firewall

> >
> >
> > --
> > Susan Ramlet
> > MVP - Microsoft Office
> > ----------------------------------------------
> > Please post replies to the newsgroup where all may benefit.
> >
> >
> > "xfile" <cou...@remove.msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23Es5y8u...@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > I understand that perfectly, since Beth had Office XP but decided to
use
> > > Office 97, so I am just curious and may learn something from her
> > experiences
> > > about something I don't know.
> > >
> > > Susan:
> > > I am thinking about to re-install Office 2003 and see if the update
> > problem
> > > can be corrected. How far can I go for the removal before a new
> > activation
> > > is required after re-installation? Any idea?
> > >
> > >

> > > "Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> 在郵件
> > > news:ekSpVlu...@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl 中撰寫...

anon...@discussions.microsoft.com

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Jan 10, 2004, 6:44:00 PM1/10/04

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It will install, but It will cause error's which freeze
up the computer. If your desperate it will work, but it's
relly frustrating when it freezes up.

>.
>

anon...@discussions.microsoft.com

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Jan 10, 2004, 6:48:43 PM1/10/04

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anon...@discussions.microsoft.com

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Jan 11, 2004, 11:14:23 AM1/11/04

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xfile

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Jan 9, 2004, 3:28:46 PM1/9/04

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I understand that perfectly, since Beth had Office XP but decided to use
Office 97, so I am just curious and may learn something from her experiences
about something I don't know.

Susan:
I am thinking about to re-install Office 2003 and see if the update problem
can be corrected. How far can I go for the removal before a new activation
is required after re-installation? Any idea?

"Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> 在郵件
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xfile

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Jan 9, 2004, 4:40:34 PM1/9/04

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Hi:

Thanks for the reply and yes I am using the same hardware.

I think I might go very deep such as even removing registry so I am not sure
it is smart enough to remember the activation. Making a phone call sure is
not a problem just hate to do it.

I also tried some of your suggestion except for the deleting ActiveX
Control. I am not sure if it will affect my FrontPage XP and Visio 2002.

But I wish to try totally remove and re-install Office 2003 first.

It's very interesting that the copy in my new Dell laptop has no problem at
all. It was a clean installation and before FrontPage XP and others.

I got the feeling that it's not about the site, it is about some mess up in
the office data files but I don't know which.

"Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> 在郵件
news:%2370qLAv...@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl 中撰寫...

> ? Get Right (Download Manager)
> ? Download Accelerator
> ? Zone Labs (Personal Firewall)
> ? Norton Personal Firewall

> ? McAfee Personal firewall

>
>
> --
> Susan Ramlet
> MVP - Microsoft Office
> ----------------------------------------------
> Please post replies to the newsgroup where all may benefit.
>
>
> "xfile" <cou...@remove.msn.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Es5y8u...@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > I understand that perfectly, since Beth had Office XP but decided to use
> > Office 97, so I am just curious and may learn something from her
> experiences
> > about something I don't know.
> >
> > Susan:
> > I am thinking about to re-install Office 2003 and see if the update
> problem
> > can be corrected. How far can I go for the removal before a new
> activation
> > is required after re-installation? Any idea?
> >
> >

> > "Susan Ramlet" <susan@mvps-dot-org> 在郵件
> > news:ekSpVlu...@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl 中撰寫...