2007-07-19 07:23:59 · 6 answers · asked by dcsoccerguy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes, you can use your Office 2000 Premium on Vista as these programs are backwards compatible. If you have any problems simply click on Properties and select the Compatibility tab, then choose the proper settings for which program it is.
However, due to the new visual affects Vista offers, using the older programs will simply not give justice to Vista. If you can afford it get the Office 2007, as it is not only visually appealing, but is much more powerful and fun to use. The new Ribbon is very easy to use and makes accessing Office program features and usability much simpler and extremely fun to use. It is easy to learn the newest changes too.
Whatever you use, good luck and much fun with your new computer! Have a great day.
2007-07-19 07:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Serenity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a mixed opinion so far on Office 2000's compatibility with Vista, Home Premium specifically. I've successfully set up and run Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher. However Outlook has been giving me headaches trying to import .pst files. At first it worked fine, import tool opened and I was able to import one .pst file. When I tried to import the second, I received this error: "An error occurred while attempting to open the Windows Address Book. Unable to find the WAB DLL." I've found no fix for this through online research so far, at least one that applies to Vista (several for Windows XP). In addition to this, every time Outlook is opened it runs through the setup mail type wizard. Reinstalling Office has left the same results.
So...other than Outlook it's fine, will try to update on situation when I get Outlook figured ou
2007-07-19 14:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by The Calculus Alchemist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you resinstall it. Just maybe. Mine has office 2003. It was required for a class I took in 2005. But I think there's an Office 2007. If I ever get a computer that has Vista, I'll probably consider getting the most current version of Office.
2007-07-19 14:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but would upgrade to at least office 2003, I have used 2007 and don't really care for it, but it just takes time to get use to as does vista. I use home premium version for about 3 months and just getting use to it.
2007-07-19 14:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the 64-bit Vista Ultimate, then no. If 32-bit, then yes, but there are no more updates available.
2007-07-19 14:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by conehead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you should be able to. See the source document.
2007-07-19 14:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by labelapark 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋