Whole package or Update

[Jas]

I just recently purchased my first computer. I do not have Excel, which i
need. Someone told me that if I have Windows XP (which I do) or Microsoft
Works (which I do) then all I need to buy is the Upgrade. If you look at the
Microsoft website, it list about 5 things that you have to have at least one
of and these are both included. So, if I just buy an Upgrade, say Office
Professional Edition 2003, can I install it on my computere and have Excel
when it's done.
Thanks,
Js

 

[Chris Schatte]

Jas,
See this "how to buy" article:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/professional.mspx#EEAA
If your version of Works is there, then you should be eligible for the
upgrade.
Another reference on Works you could search:
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/newsgroup.mspx

Chris Schatte

use the Office Online web based newsreader here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx
In Office System 2003 applications:
Help/Assistance Pane/open Communities