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Install Excel 2000 on PC with Word 2002?

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by volleyguy4 1 view

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I have a PC that came with Word 2002. I'd like to install Excel 2000 on it since I have that suite. I am aware of Microsoft Tech-Net's recommendation to install older versions first, then newer ones. I have the opposite situation. Will there be aproblems even if I install Excel in a different folder?

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by dklippert

It can work, but install Excel first and then Word XP. The two programs do share a few files. Uninstall Word 2002, then install Excel 2000. Finaly re-install Word 2002.

by kees.valkenswaard

I have both 2000 and XP version on one PC. Actually the Windows installer may give more problems than the individual programs. Anyhow, after installing 2000 the repair option may be needed for XP. Also the shortcuts you may have to make yourself for2000.
Good luck.

by volleyguy4

I don't understand why the installer would give more problems since its function is to keep track of anything installed properly in its database, as long as I follow the older version installed first rule that Microsoft recommends. Going through a repair option doesn't sound very re-assuring and re-creating shortcuts sound like more work than uninstalling Word 2002 first.

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