What are the issues with a duel install (Outlook 2003 and Office XP)

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I am looking for documented problems that people have had with having a duel install environment in Office. In particular, I’m interested in finding out what problems to expect in a legal environment with Outlook 2003 and Office XP. The more issues the merrier, so if you are aware of one, send it my way!! Thanks!!!

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Outlook 2003 will replace OL XP. They cannot co-exist. Also, Word XP cannot be used as the e-mail editor. See this thread .

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Outlook 2003 will replace OL XP. They cannot co-exist. Also, Word XP cannot be used as the e-mail editor. See this thread .

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Rebel has pointed out the main problem; other than that, different Office versions can co-exist without duelling. The rules of the game are:
– Always install the oldest version first, so Office XP first, then Outlook 2003 (and other parts of Office 2003, if desired.)
– Install the versions in different folders. With Office XP and 2003 this is standard.

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Rebel has pointed out the main problem; other than that, different Office versions can co-exist without duelling. The rules of the game are:
– Always install the oldest version first, so Office XP first, then Outlook 2003 (and other parts of Office 2003, if desired.)
– Install the versions in different folders. With Office XP and 2003 this is standard.

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One other (minor) issue is that the Windows installer will run when you swap from one version to another – eg if you have been using word 2003 and then use word 2002 the windows installer will fire up – it only takes a few seconds. Other than that all is fine.

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One other (minor) issue is that the Windows installer will run when you swap from one version to another – eg if you have been using word 2003 and then use word 2002 the windows installer will fire up – it only takes a few seconds. Other than that all is fine.

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