Is it possible to install Microsoft Office without losing my current programs?

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The discussion centers around the installation of Microsoft Office on a new computer, specifically concerns about whether installing a new version will affect existing programs and software. Participants explore different versions of Office, their components, and the implications of installation choices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about losing existing programs when installing a new version of Office.
  • Another participant reassures that documents will not be lost but questions the specifics of how Office installations work.
  • There is a discussion about the versions of Office, with mentions of Office 97, 2000, XP, and 2003, and confusion about the existence of "Office 10."
  • Some participants clarify that programs like Photo Editor and Paint are part of Windows, not Office, while another claims Photo Editor is included in the Office Suite.
  • Participants discuss the availability of Office software for students, with some receiving it for free and others facing costs.
  • There are suggestions to consider alternatives like OpenOffice or downloading software from the internet.
  • One participant shares their experience of installing an older version of Excel and expresses a desire for PowerPoint and other software.
  • Concerns about the reliability of online purchases and delivery services are also mentioned.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether Photo Editor is part of the Office Suite, and there are differing opinions on the necessity and cost of Office software. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of installation processes and the implications for existing software.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various versions of Office and their components without clarifying the exact features or differences between them. There is also ambiguity regarding the installation process and its effects on existing programs.

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I recently bought a new computer, but somehow the only programs installed were very basic: Word and Internet Explorer together with Photo Editor, Paint etc.

Access and Powerpoint and Excel weren't installed.

So now I want to install a version of Office that DOES include these additional software programs, but I am not sure if I will loose the stuff that was already on my computer when I install a different Office??
 
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Originally posted by Monique
I am not sure if I will loose the stuff that was already on my computer when I install a different Office??

No, you won't loose any of your documents!

First what version of Office you are going to install?

Office97, Office 2000, or Office XP ?

If you install again without manual intall (not typical) then you may not get the other softwares :(

Hey! Got that template zip?
 
I am not talking about my documents. I am just not sure how Office works, whether it uninstalls the previous version and installs the new one after that.

I want to install Office 2003, right now I am not sure what I have, Office 10 or something?

So programs such as Photo editor, Paint, etc are all part of Windows and not Office?
 
Originally posted by Monique
I want to install Office 2003, right now I am not sure what I have, Office 10 or something?

Hmm...Office 10 I didn't hear about that :(

Originally posted by Monique
So programs such as Photo editor, Paint, etc are all part of Windows and not Office?

Yes! You are correct :)

And if now you've got Office2003 I think now while installing you'll select Manual Installation...and then...select what you need!

It includes: MS Word, Access, Exell, FrontPage, OutLook, PowerPoint!

This time must install FrontPage...then you'll get all the templates you need do make a cute Web Site :)
 
Originally posted by Moni
...then you'll get all the templates you need do make a cute Web Site :)
It's already cute! :wink:

I don't have the Office CD yet.. but I have to give a presentation in a week so it would be nice to have powerpoint on my computer :P I can get a cheap CD since I am a student..

I've never heard of Office 10 either :P I guess that is the package that just includes Word :(
 
Originally posted by Monique
It's already cute! :wink:

I don't have the Office CD yet.. but I have to give a presentation in a week so it would be nice to have powerpoint on my computer :P I can get a cheap CD since I am a student..

I've never heard of Office 10 either :P I guess that is the package that just includes Word :(

Ok! Ok! Don't cry It's Already Cute :wink:

Hey! You haven't got Office CD yet! I thougt Office is a must need thing for general users (Except Linux or Non-Windows users).

And each and every Office must include Word...or nobody will buy it :wink:
 
I know, at first I had withdrawel signs by not having access to Powerpoint, Excel, and Access.. then I found an old CD with Excel '98 on it and installed that.. still missing Powerpoint and Excel though I should get PhotoShop too though, Paint is just not cutting it

Actually I had a €100 gift certificate that came with the computer to be spent at a electronics store.. I could've bought some software.. instead I bought a mp3 player, which I haven't seen yet (I ordered it 3 weeks ago :().
 
Originally posted by Monique
I should get PhotoShop too though, Paint is just not cutting it

Actually I had a €100 gift certificate that came with the computer to be spent at a electronics store.. I could've bought some software.. instead I bought a mp3 player, which I haven't seen yet (I ordered it 3 weeks ago :().

Hmm...Photoshop is very useful software, I use it for years!

Did you buy that player in online marketting?

Oh! Here in Bangladesh students can't have credit cards...and there are many useful books I find from Amazon...but again...no credit card :(

Besides...here I think parcels are not delevered correctly :(
I've registerred with ACM, they told me they will send me the membership card in a week...1 month has passed :(

Hmm... buy some good softwares...hey! Why don't you buy few softwares which may be useful in your research works?
 
Yes, I want to have EndNote, but I won't need it in a while though :) .. I think ..

I bought the player in a store, good store, but they aren't so fast over here.. it took 3 weeks for my notebook to appear (which was actually my luck, otherwise I would't have been given a gift certificate)..
 
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Fortunately for me, being a student I got the Office XP Professional free of charge.
 
  • #11
Originally posted by Monique
So programs such as Photo editor, Paint, etc are all part of Windows and not Office?
Originally posted by Moni
Yes! You are correct :)
No. You are incorrect.
Photo Editor is part of the Office Suite.
Has been since v5.0 or so.
 
  • #12
Originally posted by The_Professional
Fortunately for me, being a student I got the Office XP Professional free of charge.
For FREE?! I have to pay €18 for a one year student license, which WILL expire, what are these people thinking?

In the store I can get discount, but will cost a huge amount of money, I'll go and bother some friends of mine :P
 
  • #13
Bah, who buys software nowadays. Just download a copy from the internet. Or you could use OpenOffice instead.
 
  • #14
Originally posted by dduardo
Bah, who buys software nowadays. Just download a copy from the internet. Or you could use OpenOffice instead.

Hmm...GNU lovers

What about Star Office ?
 
  • #15
Openoffice is based on Star Office code. They are basically one and the same.
 
  • #16
ok, installed, the computer hasn't crashed yet ;)
 
  • #17
Originally posted by Monique
For FREE?! I have to pay €18 for a one year student license, which WILL expire, what are these people thinking?

In the store I can get discount, but will cost a huge amount of money, I'll go and bother some friends of mine :P

Yes, my school has a special agreement with Microsoft and I just had to sign some papers.

Are there any stores in your area that offer some kind of rebate?
Yay! I just saw a warez store selling it for 30 dollars :wink:
 
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