RE: Column: MVP Barb Bowman's Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack

I have Windows XP Pro 2002 Service pack 2 or 3 on my computer now. I am
starting online classes and it requires 2003 or newer. How do I upgrade
without buying a whole new version, as I just purchased this version, based
on someone's suggestion. Any suggestions. Thanks. Lori Aylwin

"Kathie Werner" wrote:

> New Column: MVP Barb Bowman's Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2
>
> Expert Zone Columnist Barb Bowman explains how to get and install Windows XP
> Service Pack 2, describes some of the new features, and tells you where to
> ask questions if you have them.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ntrotosp2.mspx
>
> Ask questions or post comments about the article here.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathie Werner
> Tech editor [MS vendor]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
>

ginceasar wrote:

> I have Windows XP Pro 2002 Service pack 2 or 3 on my computer now. I am
> starting online classes and it requires 2003 or newer. How do I upgrade
> without buying a whole new version, as I just purchased this version,
> based on someone's suggestion. Any suggestions. Thanks. Lori Aylwin

I suspect that the requirement is for *Office* 2003 or newer, not the
operating system. Look carefully at the requirements again. Microsoft
Office is an office suite that has never been part of Windows. You have to
purchase it. After you look over your class requirements again and know
what Office programs you need, you can purchase the right version of
Office. For instance, a very cost-effective version is Office 2007 (the
current version) Home & Student Edition. It costs around $84 for a 3-seat
license from NewEgg.com. That version doesn't include Outlook, so that's
why I say you need to make sure what your online course requirements are.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thank you so much, that was very helpful!! And yes, the requirement is Office
2003 version or newer. So that I have word, excel and power point that will
be up to date with the school programs and documents they want us to do.
Wonderful. I was so happy you to find a website like yours. Have a nice
weekend. Lori

"ginceasar" wrote:

> I have Windows XP Pro 2002 Service pack 2 or 3 on my computer now. I am
> starting online classes and it requires 2003 or newer. How do I upgrade
> without buying a whole new version, as I just purchased this version, based
> on someone's suggestion. Any suggestions. Thanks. Lori Aylwin
>
> "Kathie Werner" wrote:
>
> > New Column: MVP Barb Bowman's Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2
> >
> > Expert Zone Columnist Barb Bowman explains how to get and install Windows XP
> > Service Pack 2, describes some of the new features, and tells you where to
> > ask questions if you have them.
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ntrotosp2.mspx
> >
> > Ask questions or post comments about the article here.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Kathie Werner
> > Tech editor [MS vendor]
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> >
> >

ginceasar wrote:

> Thank you so much, that was very helpful!! And yes, the requirement is
> Office 2003 version or newer. So that I have word, excel and power point
> that will be up to date with the school programs and documents they want
> us to do. Wonderful. I was so happy you to find a website like yours. Have
> a nice weekend. Lori

Glad that sorted it for you. Thanks for taking the time to post back.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ