Unable to install upgrade of 2000

[txgirl1366]

Help! I had to reformat my laptop and it wiped out my Office programs. I had
to find my discs and before I can install the 2000 upgrade, I have to have
the basic installed. I have my 97 pro disc but no longer have the key to
install it. I called the support line and they said they no longer support
that application. Does anyone have any clue how I can get either a key to
install or a work around for the 2000 upgrade to install?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You need to purchase a "Full Version" of
Windows XP Pro and perform a "Clean Install".
Then you need to purchase an "Upgrade Version"
of Microsoft Office 2003 and install it.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| Help! I had to reformat my laptop and it wiped out my Office programs. I had
| to find my discs and before I can install the 2000 upgrade, I have to have
| the basic installed. I have my 97 pro disc but no longer have the key to
| install it. I called the support line and they said they no longer support
| that application. Does anyone have any clue how I can get either a key to
| install or a work around for the 2000 upgrade to install?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Did you try installing the 2000 upgrade and when it can't find the
qualifying product on your system, insert the Office 97 CD in the disk drive
and point to it?

 

[Peter Foldes]

Carey

You want to read the post by the OP again. What and to who are you answering to?