Install Office on Your Computer

Installing Office for the first time?   During the installation process, the Setup program prompts you to choose where you want to install Office and for the type of installation you want. You can install Office directly on your hard disk from a compact disc, from 3.5-inch disks, or from a network location.

Which installation is best?   The installation that’s best depends on the components you want to install and on the amount of space available on your hard disk.

  If you’re not sure which components you want, choose the Typical installation, which decides which components to install and where to install them. If you decide later that you want to add or remove specific components, see Add or Remove Components.

  If you want to specify exactly which components to install, choose the Custom installation.

Upgrading from a previous version of Office?   By default, the Setup program replaces your Office for Windows 95 with Office 97. If you do not want this, specify a different folder for Office 97 when prompted by Setup. Even if you choose to replace your current version of Office, Setup preserves the documents, templates, and other files you created so that you can continue using them in Office 97. User settings (such as those for AutoCorrect) that you’ve established in the earlier version of Office will also migrate to Office 97.

Missing a component that was available previously?   The Office 97 Typical installation might not include items previously included in Typical (for example, some templates and wizards). If an item is unavailable after you install Office 97, rerun Setup and choose the Custom installation. For more information, see Add or Remove Components.

For more information on installation and upgrading Office, see the Microsoft Office 97 Resource Kit, which is available wherever computer books are sold and directly from Microsoft Press. You can also visit the Office Resource Kit Web site at:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/

Important   If you’re using a virus-detection utility, disable it before you run the Office Setup program because it may interfere with installation. Also, close any open applications.

  To install Office in Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0

1  If you’re installing from a compact disc, insert the Office CD in the CD-ROM drive. In Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0, click the Install button, and skip to step 5.

If you’re installing from 3.5-inch disks, insert the first Setup disk (Disk 1) in drive A or B.

If you’re installing from a network location, connect to it. (Make sure to write down the path, including the drive letter, because you might need to use it if you run Setup again.)

2  Click the Windows Start button, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3  Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

4  On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Install.

5  Follow the instructions on the screen.

  To install Office in Windows NT Workstation 3.51

1  If you’re installing from a compact disc, insert the Office CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click the Install button, and skip to step 4.

If you’re installing from 3.5-inch disks, insert the first Setup disk (Disk 1) in drive A or B.

If you’re installing from a network location, connect to it. (Make sure to write down the path, including the drive letter, because you might need to use it if you run Setup again.)

2  In Program Manager, click Run (File menu).

3  Type the location you’re installing from plus the word setup (for example, type a:\setup or x:\msoffice\setup).

4  Follow the instructions on the screen.

Make Find Fast NT and Web Find Fast available on a Windows NT Server   Your network administrator must first install the Office Server Pack on your Windows NT server. For more information, see the readme file on drive:\Srvpack\Webadmin\Readme.txt, where drive is the letter of the Office 97 CD-ROM drive, or refer to the Microsoft Office 97 Resource Kit. Save hard disk space when you run Office   If you want to save hard disk space, you can run a shared version of Office over the network, or you can install Office so that it runs from your compact disc. For more information on running Office over a network, see Install Office on a Network. Want more information about an Office application?   If you have access to the Internet, you can learn more about an Office application and can download free components. While working in the application, click Microsoft on the Web (Help menu).

How Do You Register Office?

Registration ensures that you will be notified of future product updates, have access to the Microsoft Support Network, and qualify for the Microsoft product repair and replacement plan.

If you have a modem and you’re installing in Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0   the Registration Wizard starts when you finish installing Office. This wizard helps you fill out the registration form and can automatically send it to Microsoft.

If you don’t have a modem, or if you’re installing in Windows NT Workstation 3.51   fill out and mail your Office registration card.

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