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Old 7th Apr 2008, 13:03
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Hi,
Can I use an old XP version of Microsoft word on my Vista PC as Im skint at the minute to upgrade to the Vista version?
Many thanks.
Vinnie.
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Old 7th Apr 2008, 13:50
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That's a licensing question? Yes so long as the product key hasn't previously been installed on an earlier computer. As I understand it you're not meant to retain that license once you scrap the original computer, it was for one box and one box only.

So, if you have a fresh XP Word or Office license then yes you're fine doing it.
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Old 7th Apr 2008, 13:52
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Thanks,but if I did manage to install it,do you think it could conflict or cause problems with Vista?
Cheers.
Vinnie.
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Old 7th Apr 2008, 13:56
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You should be fine, it will either install or it wont.
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Old 7th Apr 2008, 14:13
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Office 97 installs properly on Vista so I'm quite sure Office XP will as well.
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Old 10th Apr 2008, 13:27
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Thanks for your help guys,all seems to be working well.
Vinnie.
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Old 10th Apr 2008, 15:53
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yeh i got XP on my vista set up
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