Installing Microsoft Office XP

Before purchasing and installing Office XP, be sure that your computer meets the system requirements for the Office suite you want to install. And, if you use assistive technology, be sure that your AT device will work with Office XP.

When you're ready to install Office XP follow these steps for a smooth installation.

Turn on computer.
Insert the CD in disc tray.

The Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box appears. The wizard will guide you through the installation process.

Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box

Completing the User Information Screen

The next screen asks for user information.

Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box: User Information

Use the following accessibility tutorial to complete the User Information screen.

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On the User Information screen:

If the name that appears in the User Name box is not correct, enter the correct name.
In the Initials box, enter your initials if you want.
In the Organization box, enter your company or organization, if you want, or press DELETE to remove the typing that appears.

In the Product Key area, enter the number which appears on the sticker attached to the back of your Office XP CD case.

The product key is a series of numbers and letters that identifies your copy of the software.

Select Next.

On the User Information screen:

If the name that appears in the User Name box is not correct, enter the correct name.
Move to the Initials box, by pressing I, and then enter your initials if you want.
Move to the Organization box, by pressing O, and then enter your company or organization, if you want, or press DELETE to remove the typing that appears.

Move to the Product Key area by pressing K, and then enter the number which appears on the sticker attached to the back of your Office XP CD case.

The product key is a series of numbers and letters that identifies your copy of the software.

Select Next by pressing N.

Completing the End-User License Agreement

The next screen is the End-User License Agreement. Follow these steps to complete the End-User License Agreement.

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On the End-User License Agreement screen, read the agreement, and then,

To accept the agreement:

Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement check box.
Select Next.

To exit the dialog box without accepting the agreement:

Select Cancel.

On the End-User License Agreement screen, read the agreement, and then,

To accept the agreement:

Select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement check box by pressing A.
Move to the Next button by pressing N..

To exit the dialog box without accepting the agreement:

Move to the Cancel button by pressing TAB.
Press ENTER.

End-user license agreement with the I accept the terms of the license agreement check box selected.

Screen shot of the Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box: End-user license agreement with the I accept the terms of the license agreement check box selected.

Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box: End-user license agreement with the I accept the terms of the license agreement check box selected.

Choosing the Type of Installation

The next screen in the Installation Wizard is Choose the type of installation you need.

Depending upon whether you are upgrading from an earlier version of Office, or installing Office for the first time, the options you are presented on screen will vary. You can get information on what happens during a particular type of installation, by selecting the Help button (ALT+H). For a new installation of Microsoft Office XP, the screen will look like this:

Microsoft Office XP Setup dialog box: Choose the type of installation you need.

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On the Choose the type of installation you need screen:

Select an option to select the type of installation you want.

On the Choose the type of installation you need screen:

If you are upgrading from an earlier version of Office, the Upgrade Now options will be selected. If you are installing Office XP for the first time, Install Now will be selected.

If you want to choose another option:

Press ALT+O for Complete, or ALT+C for Custom installation.

After selecting the type of installation, in the Install to area:

Note the default installation destination.

If you do not want to install Office there:

To find another location, select Browse.

After selecting another installation destination:

Select Next.

After selecting the type of installation, in the Install to area:

Note the default installation destination.

If you do not want to install Office there:

To find another location, select Browse by pressing R.

After selecting another installation destination:

Press N.

Begin Installation

The next screen is Begin installation. The message tells you Setup is ready to begin installing and will perform the following tasks:

Remove all previous versions.
Install the following applications (listing the applications included in the Office Suite you are installing).

Note the Space Required on the drive you are installing to, and the Space Available.

If there is insufficient space available for the installation, exit Office XP Setup by using the TAB key to move to the Cancel button.
If you are ready to proceed, press I to select the Install button.

The Now Installing Office screen will appear showing Installation Progress, and Current Action.

To cancel the process, press ENTER or ESC.

When the process is completed successfully, a message will appear.

Select OK, or press ENTER to exit the message box.