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Author Topic: Why is there "OFFICE12" folder inside Office 2003 installation location  (Read 21298 times)

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pman

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    I wasn't sure exactly where to post this, so if it needs to be redirected, let me know.

    If you are using Office 2003, you will see that there is a folder named "OFFICE11" in your installation location. For example, in my case it would be:

    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office

    There is no folder named "OFFICE12" in there. But I've seen some computers where the user has Office 2003 installed, but along with "OFFICE11" folder, there is also folder named "OFFICE12" in there.

    I couldn't find out why that folder is in there. Could anyone explain?


    Deerpark



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      My best guess would be that the users must have installed something belonging to the 2007 version of Office.
      What files do the OFFICE12 folder contain?
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      Mastamind



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        OFFICE12 folder is related to Office 2007.  There are probably install files in there.  Also probably has something to do with the compatibility pack for office 2003 to read office 2007 files, if you have that installed

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        There important programs for office 2003

        DO not DELETE!

        AlanF

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        The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack installs the folder "Office12". This allows those with Office 2003 products to view files in Office 2007 format. This is a very useful, and free, software update. It may be found at:
        http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

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        I bet it's Billrich gearing up for his next attack...

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