Vista - Office XP 2003 w Vista 64

**ScottConnect** · 02-23-2009

I have Office XP disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well?

**sygnus21** · 02-24-2009

Which one is it Office XP or Office 2003? These are two different versions, Office XP being older than Office 2003.

I used Office 2003 for about 7 months with Vista 64 and had no problems. Furthermore as one who lives by Outlook, I can clearly say I had no problems with Outlook under Vista 64, even synching it to my Windows based Treo 700wx.

In short Office 2003 + Vista 64 got along just fine. I can’t speak for Office XP.

Hope this helps.

**dinesh** · 02-24-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect

I have Office XP 2003 disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well?

Did you try running the office software in Compatibility Mode

**ScottConnect** · 02-24-2009

I made a mistake - I do not have 2003. Only Office XP Prof. Is there any history with Office XP and Vista 64? Again - I don't care about Outlook. I just want the old Word and PowerPoint and Excel look.

**sygnus21** · 02-24-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by dinesh

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect

I have Office XP 2003 disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well?

Did you try running the office software in Compatibility Mode

He hasn't tried it yet - He's asking the question before he tries; and there's no need to run Office 2003 in compatibility mode, nor, it seems, Office XP -

Office 2003 update boosts security, Vista compatibility
Download details: Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) (see system requirements)
March 2007 Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update (lists Microsoft Outlook 2003)
Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible)

Hope this helps

**ScottConnect** · 02-24-2009

Hello Sygnus211 - Your note "Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible)" seems to be from a 12/2007 article. I don't know if the 64 bit version was being considered.

According to Vista Compatibility Center - Office XP is good for Vista 32 but not 64. There is no info regarding the details of non-compatibility but I thought I read that it was an Outlook issue. I just wouldn't load Outlook if that was the case.

I am hoping for some informed confirmation if possible.

**sygnus21** · 02-24-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect

Hello Sygnus211 - Your note "Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible)" seems to be from a 12/2007 article. I don't know if the 64 bit version was being considered.

According to Vista Compatibility Center - Office XP is good for Vista 32 but not 64. There is no info regarding the details of non-compatibility but I thought I read that it was an Outlook issue. I just wouldn't load Outlook if that was the case.

I am hoping for some informed confirmation if possible.

For 64-bit it says "Action Recommended" and nothing else. I'm not sure what that means???

Since you have the Office XP disks I would suggest you see for yourself. Create a restore point in Vista, then install the suite. Make sure you get all the service packs and updates for Office XP as well as Vista. If something goes wrong restore Vista to an earlier state.

To create a restore point - System Restore Point - create
To use the restore point - System Restore - How to

Let me know.

**ScottConnect** · 02-25-2009

I went ahead and established the restore point and installed Word, PP, and Excel (leaving Outlook off) and so far everything has worked. I gave each one a very quick open and close but it passed this simple test. Thanks for the suggestion.

**sygnus21** · 02-25-2009

Why not try Outlook?

**ScottConnect** · 03-03-2009

I think I will stick with what works. I don't need Outlook on this computer and might as well quit while I'm ahead. Thanks for the help.

02-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
ScottConnect Vista Home Premium 64 5 posts	Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 I have Office XP disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well? Last edited by ScottConnect; 02-24-2009 at 08:18 AM.. Reason: I incorrectly stated "2003".
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02-24-2009	#2 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Which one is it Office XP or Office 2003? These are two different versions, Office XP being older than Office 2003. I used Office 2003 for about 7 months with Vista 64 and had no problems. Furthermore as one who lives by Outlook, I can clearly say I had no problems with Outlook under Vista 64, even synching it to my Windows based Treo 700wx. In short Office 2003 + Vista 64 got along just fine. I can’t speak for Office XP. Hope this helps.
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#3 (permalink)
dinesh Windows 7 RTM 64-bit 1,266 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect I have Office XP 2003 disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well? Did you try running the office software in Compatibility Mode
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#4 (permalink)
ScottConnect Vista Home Premium 64 5 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 I made a mistake - I do not have 2003. Only Office XP Prof. Is there any history with Office XP and Vista 64? Again - I don't care about Outlook. I just want the old Word and PowerPoint and Excel look.
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#5 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Quote: Originally Posted by dinesh Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect I have Office XP 2003 disks and I bought a new laptop running Vista 64. Per Vista compatibility web - these do not play well together and it is suggested that I buy new software. I have free Office trial software on the laptop and I don't like the new Office product. I thought I saw a note when I searched this topic last week that the problem is with Outlook and Vista 64 (no details could be found from Microsoft web search). I don't need Outlook on this laptop - is there any evidence that everything else might work well? Did you try running the office software in Compatibility Mode He hasn't tried it yet - He's asking the question before he tries; and there's no need to run Office 2003 in compatibility mode, nor, it seems, Office XP - Office 2003 update boosts security, Vista compatibility Download details: Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) (see system requirements) March 2007 Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update (lists Microsoft Outlook 2003) Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible) Hope this helps
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#6 (permalink)
ScottConnect Vista Home Premium 64 5 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Hello Sygnus211 - Your note "Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible)" seems to be from a 12/2007 article. I don't know if the 64 bit version was being considered. According to Vista Compatibility Center - Office XP is good for Vista 32 but not 64. There is no info regarding the details of non-compatibility but I thought I read that it was an Outlook issue. I just wouldn't load Outlook if that was the case. I am hoping for some informed confirmation if possible.
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#7 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Quote: Originally Posted by ScottConnect Hello Sygnus211 - Your note "Description of the versions of Office that are supported on Windows Vista (Office XP is listed as compatible)" seems to be from a 12/2007 article. I don't know if the 64 bit version was being considered. According to Vista Compatibility Center - Office XP is good for Vista 32 but not 64. There is no info regarding the details of non-compatibility but I thought I read that it was an Outlook issue. I just wouldn't load Outlook if that was the case. I am hoping for some informed confirmation if possible. For 64-bit it says "Action Recommended" and nothing else. I'm not sure what that means??? Since you have the Office XP disks I would suggest you see for yourself. Create a restore point in Vista, then install the suite. Make sure you get all the service packs and updates for Office XP as well as Vista. If something goes wrong restore Vista to an earlier state. To create a restore point - System Restore Point - create To use the restore point - System Restore - How to Let me know.
My System Specs

02-25-2009	#8 (permalink)
ScottConnect Vista Home Premium 64 5 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 I went ahead and established the restore point and installed Word, PP, and Excel (leaving Outlook off) and so far everything has worked. I gave each one a very quick open and close but it passed this simple test. Thanks for the suggestion.
My System Specs

02-25-2009	#9 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 Why not try Outlook?
My System Specs

03-03-2009	#10 (permalink)
ScottConnect Vista Home Premium 64 5 posts	Re: Office XP 2003 w Vista 64 I think I will stick with what works. I don't need Outlook on this computer and might as well quit while I'm ahead. Thanks for the help.
My System Specs

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