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Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows

Your computer must meet the system requirements. You must meet eligibility requirements and agree to the terms of the license agreement to download or purchase Office.

System Requirements

  • Processor: 500 MHz or higher.
  • Memory: 256 MB or higher.
  • Hard Disk: 2 GB; a portion of the disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive.
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or later operating system.

Compatibility with Prior Editions of Office

The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack gives older versions of Office the ability to open, edit, and save Office 2007 documents.

If you want to save files in a format that is compatible with older versions of Office, select File > Save as and choose the 97 - 2003 file type.

License Agreement

By downloading the software, you confirm you have read the Terms and Conditions and agree to and acknowledge the terms of the license agreement and terms and conditions. You understand that sharing the software with others is an offense.

This software cannot be downloaded and stored in a shared file space.

Faculty and staff are licensed to install this version of Microsoft Office software on personally-owned computers for academic or work-related purposes.

Running Windows Update Prior to Installing Office

Running Windows Update prior to installing software ensures that your computer is up-to-date.

  1. Launch Internet Explorer from a computer with a connection to the Internet.
  2. Select Tools > Windows Update.

Downloading Office 2007

Microsoft Office is available for download from UB to students, faculty and staff for personally-owned computers.

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