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Downloading & Installing Microsoft Office 2003
For Windows Vista, XP, and 2000
Summary:  Learn how to download and install Microsoft Office 2003 on your Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 computer.

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Pre-installation

  1. Print this page for reference.
  2. Uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office you have installed.
    Note: If you need assistance uninstalling previous versions of Office, please contact the Help Center at 617-552-HELP (2-HELP from on-campus) or help.center@bc.edu.
  3. Download Microsoft Office 2003 to your desktop. When prompted, enter your BC username and password. Save the MicrosoftOffice2003-Win.exe installation file to your desktop. Do not install the application at this time.

    4. Caution
    • There may be a slight delay before your download starts.
    • Due to the Office 2003 installer's large file size, it may take a few minutes to download.
    • To prevent disruptions to the download, we recommend that you use a high-speed, wired connection to the Internet, such as a broadband or DSL connection. Wireless connections are usually less stable and may cause your download to take longer or fail.

  4. Quit any open applications.

Install Microsoft Office 2003

  1. Locate and double-click the MicrosoftOffice2003-Win.exe installer on your desktop.
    • If you use Windows Vista and are prompted for permission to install Office 2003, click Allow.
    • If you are asked, "Are you sure you want to run this software?", click Run.
    The WinZip Self-Extractor will begin the setup process (Figure 1).
    Figure 1: WinZip Self-Extractor Progress Bar
    Figure 1: WinZip Self-Extractor Progress Bar
  2. Wait while the installation initializes (Figure 2).
    Figure 2: Preparing to Install Screen
    Figure 2: "Preparing to Install" Screen
  3. Enter your initials on the "User Information" screen, then click Next (Figure 3).
    Figure 3: User Information Screen
    Figure 3: "User Information" Screen
  4. Choose Typical Install, then click Next (Figure 4).
    Figure 4: Type of Installation Screen
    Figure 4: "Type of Installation" Screen
  5. Wait while Office 2003 installs. This may take 10 minutes or more (Figure 5).
    Figure 5: Installation Progress Bar
    Figure 5: Installation Progress Bar
  6. Once the installation completes, check the box next to "Check the Web for updates and additional downloads," then click Next (Figure 6).
    Figure 6: Check for Updates
    Figure 6: Check for Updates
  7. Follow the prompts on the Office website to check for and install Office updates.
  8. After all updates have been installed, delete the MicrosoftOffice2003-Win.exe installer icon from your desktop.

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