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Installing MS Windows 2003 Suite - tech-challenged


Posted: Nov 08, 2009

I am still using Word 2000 and have XP but need to switch to 2003 for a new job and have decided to go with just changing to MS Windows 2003, so my question is, how difficult is it to figure out how to do it?  Is this something anyone can do that has worked on computers since day 1 or should I have a computer expert do this for me.  I don't want to lose my PC Shorthand or my medical spellchecker, electronic CD books, etc.  The thought of losing all that stuff scares me to death!  I also don't want any problems from the get-go when starting a new job.  Thanks for any help.

You can do it, not a big deal. - self-taught

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It might be a big deal to you if your medical spellchecker - SM

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can only be used with a certain version of Word. Check their website to see if you need to upgrade that too.

Just follow the 2003 installation prompts and say no to keeping 2000. Everything you customized in 2000 will transfer to 2003.


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