Which versions of word work on vista?

Question

I'm wondering if Word 2000 or 2003 will work with vista. Thanks.

Answer 1

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i think that 2003 will work, i am currently using word 2007 and you can get a trial of microsoft office 2007

Answer 2

2000 will work, that is what I have on my system.

Answer 3

word 2000 will not work properly on vista word 2003 will work and to help you to get full functionality you can get a patch of Microsoft for 2003

Answer 4

Word 2003 works perfectly with Vista

Source(s):

Word 2003 SP3 user running Vista X64 SP1

Answer 5

Microsoft Office 2007 only, you can't install Office 2000 or 2003 in Windows Vista because there's so many issue will come to you if you try to install lower version of MS Office in Windows Vista...

Answer 6

Word 2007 can open older files, but older files cannot open Word 2007. Therefore, if you have to work in 2007, be sure to save as filetype (here click the down arrow) and select a version compatible with that with which you are working. I have Word 97, 2000, and 2003. I bought Student-Teacher 2007 for my new laptop. No problem.

Office 2007 – Work with Older Versions
Source: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/H…

Vista – Compatibility
12/10/07
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,140391…
1. Vista's graphics engine is one element guilty of causing compatibility conflicts. Sometimes it will stop programs from installing but, usually, you won't find out there's a problem until after the installation is complete. If you're prompted to check for updates online, this will often rectify the problem.
2. The Aero interface can also cause problems, preventing some older programs from displaying correctly. However, if you can install the application and launch it then Vista will deal with the problem automatically, switching to the Vista Basic (non-Aero) interface while the program runs.
3. If the problems are more complex, Vista's Program Compatibility wizard will usually provide a fix -- with the exception of low-level utilities, such as antivirus software. Open the Control Panel and select the Programs icon to access Compatibility mode. This deals with all aspects of running software on your PC.
4. When you click the Programs icon, you should see a link that reads 'Use an older program with this version of Windows'. This starts the Program Compatibility Wizard, which will guide you through various features that may prevent your software loading. This doesn't work with all apps, but it'll fix the vast majority.
5. Browse to the problem application or choose it from a list of the programs on your hard drive. Alternatively, select CD-ROM for software that has not yet been installed. Click Next and select the operating system you wish to emulate for this application. You can choose anything from Windows 95 to XP.
6. The final stage of the wizard offers a series of troubleshooting options to help get a program working. Options include not using themes, running in basic screen mode and, tackling the most likely culprit, the option to disable desktop composition. A program may also require administrator privileges to run correctly.