Will Office 2003 work with Windows 8?

Anonymous
2012-10-25T22:10:03+00:00

Will Office 2003 work with Windows 8?

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Anonymous
2012-10-25T22:18:49+00:00

Hello Cody

Microsoft Office 2003 suites and applications aren’t compatible with Windows 8 (or Windows 8 Pro).

If you have Office 2003, it’s recommended that you upgrade to a newer version of Office to avoid any potential problems.

For more information, read this knowledge base article:

Office 2003 applications are not compatible with Windows 8

You should also go to the Windows Compatibility Center to see if the applications and devices on your PC are compatible with Windows 8.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-18T09:51:27+00:00

    Well as is often the case- I found the answer to my question soon after posting this query.  See the following URL:

    http://www.eightforums.com/windows-updates-activation/6137-cant-update-other-microsoft-products.html

    Hope this helps others

    Cheers

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-11-23T10:28:45+00:00

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-11-23T15:33:29+00:00

    Yes I have checked through Windows Compatibility - Action Centre and was able to remove that Acceptance of EULA every time on every application.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-11-27T02:59:05+00:00

    Office 2003 + Windows 8 Pro x64

    A consensus is emerging in Windows 8 forums around the net that Office 2003 as a suite or individuals apps therefrom break Windows 8's Update.

    Diagnosis of the initial reports attributed the failure to Windows 8 x64 [RTM] upgrades over Windows 7 x64 that had Office 2003 installed.

    My experience, however, was with a 'clean' install of Windows 8 Pro [via TechNet] and the same result is being confirmed in other forums now.

    So far there is no indication of Office 2003 (SP3) applications not functioning normally in 8. My early testing of Outlook, Excel, and Word have them working flawlessly — even with a highly reduced set of macros from Woody Leonard's legendary WOPR 2003!

    There is no comprehensive fix at this time for the Windows Update problem. It is conjectured that this may be a 'Certificates' issue with Office 2003. That would necessitate a Hotfix from Microsoft for software that passes out of active support next year. Disabling updates for 'other Microsoft products' will restore Windows 8 ONLY updating.

    Some will simply switch / upgrade to Office 2010 — which I have learned to accept then appreciate — but many folks remain alienated by THE RIBBON, not to mention the cost and loss of certain macros, older add-ins, reduced customizability, etc; or wait for Office 2013.

    Interesting it will be to see whether Microsoft (Office Division) comes through for its installed-user base on this on

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