(re)-install MS Word 2003, uninstall Office 2007 first?

1 Yes, you need to uninstall Office 2007 completely to reinstall Office 2003. You may still have some issues with configuration, as some common DLLs might have been replaced.

2 Oh, the joys of computer life! And they were supposed to make our life easier? .

When you first try to use a feature that is not yet installed, 2007 Microsoft Office system usually installs the feature automatically. Exit all programs. In Microsoft Windows, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

Windows Vista Click Programs, and then click Installed Programs. Click the name of the Microsoft Office edition or program you want to change, and then click Change. Note In Classic view, double-click Programs, and then click Installed Programs.

Click the name of the Microsoft Office edition or program you want to change, and then click Change. Microsoft Windows XP Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Change or Remove Programs. Click the name of the Microsoft Office edition or program you want to change, and then click Change.

Note In Classic view, double-click Add or Remove Programs, click the name of the Microsoft Office edition or program you want to change, and then click Change. In the 2007 Microsoft Office system Setup dialog box, click Add or Remove Features, and then click Next. Click a plus sign (+) to expand a folder and see more features.

The symbol next to each feature indicates how that feature will be installed by default. You can change how the feature will be installed by clicking its symbol, and then selecting another symbol from the list that appears. Run from My Computer The feature will be installed and stored on your hard disk when you complete Setup.

Subfeatures won't be installed and stored on your hard disk. Run all from My Computer The feature and all of its subfeatures will be installed and stored on your hard disk when you complete Setup. Installed on First Use The feature will be installed on your hard disk when you use the feature for the first time.

At that time, you may need access to the CD or network server that you originally installed from. This option may not be available for all features. Not Available The feature won't be installed because it is not available.

If a feature has subfeatures, a symbol with a white background indicates that the feature and all of its subfeatures have the same installation method. A symbol with a gray background indicates that the feature and its subfeatures have a combination of installation methods. You can also use the keyboard to browse through features and change feature options.

Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to select features.

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