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Downloading & Installing Microsoft Office 2007
For Windows Vista, XP, and 2000
Summary:  Learn how to download and install Microsoft Office 2007 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 2007 to your desktop. When prompted, enter your BC username and password. Save the MicrosoftOffice2007-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 2007 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 2007

  1. Locate and double-click the MicrosoftOffice2007-Win.exe installer on your desktop.
    • If you use Vista and are prompted for permission to install Office 2007, 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. Once the file is unzipped, click Install Now (Figure 2).
    Figure 2: Install Now Button
    Figure 2: "Install Now" Button
  3. Wait for the Office 2007 installation to complete. This may take 10 to 20 minutes (Figure 3).
    Figure 3: Installation Progress Bar
    Figure 3: Installation Progress Bar
  4. When the installation completes, click Go to Office Online (Figure 4).
    Figure 4: Go to Office Online Button
    Figure 4: "Go to Office Online" Button
    The Microsoft Office 2007 website appears.
  5. Click the Downloads tab, then click Update Office.
  6. Follow the prompts on the Office website to check for and install Office updates.
  7. After all updates have been installed, delete the MicrosoftOffice2007-Win.exe installer icon from your desktop.

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