Albert Hall
Well-Known Member
Can you run Office 2003 on Windows 7? I understand that you can't run it on Windows 8. I particularly like the original GUI used in Office up to the 2003 version.
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The forum discusses the compatibility of Microsoft Office 2003 with Windows 7 and later versions. Several users confirm that Office 2003 runs well on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, though one member highlights that Office 2003 is no longer supported by Microsoft after April 8, 2014, urging users to consider upgrading or switching to alternatives like LibreOffice or OpenOffice. A specific issue with loading .xlsx files on Windows 7 is addressed, with advice to install Service Pack 3 and file format converters for compatibility. Overall, the sentiment is that Office 2003 generally functions on Windows 7, but security and support concerns suggest upgrading may be advisable.
The forum discusses the compatibility of Microsoft Office 2003 with Windows 7 and later versions. Several users confirm that Office 2003 runs well on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, though one member highlights that Office 2003 is no longer supported by Microsoft after April 8, 2014, urging users to consider upgrading or switching to alternatives like LibreOffice or OpenOffice. A specific issue with loading .xlsx files on Windows 7 is addressed, with advice to install Service Pack 3 and file format converters for compatibility. Overall, the sentiment is that Office 2003 generally functions on Windows 7, but security and support concerns suggest upgrading may be advisable.
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BurrWalnut
Essential Member
I’m running the Office 2003 Small Business Edition under Windows 8.1, so I can see no reason why Office 2003 shouldn’t run under Windows 7.
Hi
I'm running Office 2003 in Windows 8, and I'm not seeing any problems at all.
I ran it in Windows 7 for years before this. installed from the same disks.
Mike
I'm running Office 2003 in Windows 8, and I'm not seeing any problems at all.
I ran it in Windows 7 for years before this. installed from the same disks.
Mike
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davidhk129
Essential Member
I don't have 2003 version, Mine is 2007 version.
Here is an article published by Microsoft................
Microsoft Office 2003 suites and applications are not compatible with Windows 8.
Microsoft will end support for Office 2003 on April 8, 2014. This change will affect your software updates and security options.
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As far as we know, MS Office 2003 and Win 7 are compatible.
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Hi
I'm guessing that when they say that they aren't compatible with Windows 8 they are talking about running it in the Metro interface.
I don't know why they would say that's they aren't compatible unless there are things that don't work that I never run into.
I don't use all the stuff, basically just Word and Powerpoint.
Both Word and Powerpoint run really well in W8.
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Mike
I'm guessing that when they say that they aren't compatible with Windows 8 they are talking about running it in the Metro interface.
I don't know why they would say that's they aren't compatible unless there are things that don't work that I never run into.
I don't use all the stuff, basically just Word and Powerpoint.
Both Word and Powerpoint run really well in W8.
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Mike
davidhk129
Essential Member
MS Compatibility Center -
See the compatibility table.............Link Removed
Microsoft will end support for Office 2003 on April 8, 2014.
That means by April 8th, 2014.....
1. Any unreported and newly discovered security issues with any Office 2003 application will NOT be patched.
2. Any new updates of Win 8.1 will not be tested to ensure that they will be compatible with Office 2003.
It's time to either upgrade MS Office or find alternatives such as LibreOffice.
See the compatibility table.............Link Removed
Microsoft will end support for Office 2003 on April 8, 2014.
That means by April 8th, 2014.....
1. Any unreported and newly discovered security issues with any Office 2003 application will NOT be patched.
2. Any new updates of Win 8.1 will not be tested to ensure that they will be compatible with Office 2003.
It's time to either upgrade MS Office or find alternatives such as LibreOffice.
Hi
If it stops working I'll switch to Open Office.
That's what I installed on my wifes computer since it wouldn't let me use Office on it.
It seems to work fine and I don't have a lot of use for anything but the writing application anyway.
I used to do a lot of Powerpoint presentations but If I do something like that now I do it as a video.
Mike
If it stops working I'll switch to Open Office.
That's what I installed on my wifes computer since it wouldn't let me use Office on it.
It seems to work fine and I don't have a lot of use for anything but the writing application anyway.
I used to do a lot of Powerpoint presentations but If I do something like that now I do it as a video.
Mike
Albert Hall
Well-Known Member
Mike, Pleased to say that I have now installed Windows 7 and Office 2003. All OK except for one thing, I can't load .xlsx files. The screen says the software (Excel 2003) doesn't recognise the file format. I could certainly load .xlsx files under XP. Am I missing a utility, and if so, is it possible to get it still? Thanks in advance. A-H
BurrWalnut
Essential Member
Install Office 2003 KB923618 (SP3) if you haven’t installed it already, here Link Removed
Then download FileFormatConverters to allow compatibility with the newer formats, here Link Removed
Then download FileFormatConverters to allow compatibility with the newer formats, here Link Removed
