Upgraded from ME to XP and cant run Office 2000

[Guest]

I recently upgraded from Windows ME to Windows XP Pro. Now
my Office 2000 wont run even though I still have all the
files on my computer. When I try to open a word or excel
file it says "setup must be run from it's original
location" My problem is, My child broke my CD. I cant use
it. Is there anyway to just get the one file I need?

 

[Mercury]

You could always sell the child. That would give you enough money buy the
new edition of MS Office 2003 -- or if you are not that desperate and it
was not an OEM version, but a copy bought at a store you can try this:

KB 326246 - How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or
Hardware:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246

 

[Mercury]

You could always sell the child. That would give you enough money buy the
new edition of MS Office 2003 -- or if you are not that desperate and it
was not an OEM version, but a copy bought at a store you can try this:

KB 326246 - How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or
Hardware:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246

 

[SX2003]

In addition to Mercury's reply...

Many programs, not all Microsoft, will need to be
reinstalled after upgrading the OS. There are several
reasons for this. Two of the most promenant reasons are:

1. The new OS is installed with fresh .dll files that
will not be linking the new Windows to Office as they are
created during the Office install.

2. The Registry of the new Windows install will have
different key values, some relating to the Office install

It is always a good idea to uninstall what you can in
regards to S/W and drivers just before the upgrade as
VERY few functions of these things will be carried over
to the new OS successfully

Hope this helps
SX

 

[SX2003]

In addition to Mercury's reply...

Many programs, not all Microsoft, will need to be
reinstalled after upgrading the OS. There are several
reasons for this. Two of the most promenant reasons are:

1. The new OS is installed with fresh .dll files that
will not be linking the new Windows to Office as they are
created during the Office install.

2. The Registry of the new Windows install will have
different key values, some relating to the Office install

It is always a good idea to uninstall what you can in
regards to S/W and drivers just before the upgrade as
VERY few functions of these things will be carried over
to the new OS successfully

Hope this helps
SX

 

[SX2003]

In addition to Mercury's reply...

Many programs, not all Microsoft, will need to be
reinstalled after upgrading the OS. There are several
reasons for this. Two of the most promenant reasons are:

1. The new OS is installed with fresh .dll files that
will not be linking the new Windows to Office as they are
created during the Office install.

2. The Registry of the new Windows install will have
different key values, some relating to the Office install

It is always a good idea to uninstall what you can in
regards to S/W and drivers just before the upgrade as
VERY few functions of these things will be carried over
to the new OS successfully

Hope this helps
SX