If you are interested in the changes offered in Microsoft Office 2007, and thinking about making a switch to the new software, we suggest that you take the proper steps to successfully make the transition. The new interface has some radical differences from what you currently use in Office 2003. Also, file formats have changed, so be prepared to handle compatibility issues during the period of time when both Office 2003 and Office 2007 are in use on campus. Please note that some Longwood faculty members are currently using Office 2003 and that special steps must be taken to ensure that Office 2003 users can open a file created in Office 2007. To download the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack please click here.

Additionally, Office 2007 uses substantially more system resources than Office 2003. If you have an older machine you may not be able to successfully run Office 2007. System requirements are listed below.

To use Microsoft Office Professional 2007, you will need:

Computer and processor: 500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher1

Memory: 256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher1, 2

Hard disk: 2 gigabyte (GB); a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive.

Drive: CD-ROM or DVD drive

Display: 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor

Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or later operating system3

**Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system

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