Things You'll Need:
- 128 MB RAM or greater
- 150 MB hard drive space
- Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) or later
- Pentium 233 MHz or faster
- Microsoft Office Word installation disk
- CD-Rom or DVD drive
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Step 1
Close any open programs, then place your Microsoft Word installation disc into the CD-Rom or DVD drive. The installation should start automatically. If it doesn't, click on the "Start" button in Windows and select "Run." Select the "Browse" button and navigate to your CD-Rom or DVD drive to locate the Word setup executable file (setup.exe, setuppls.exe or setupwrd.exe), then click "OK."
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Step 2
Follow the wizard and enter your user name, initials and organization. Add in the product key for Microsoft Word as indicated and select "Next."
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Step 3
Read through the "End-User License Agreement" and accept the terms by placing a check-mark beside "I accept the terms in the License Agreement." Then click "Next."
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Step 4
Select "Install Now" or choose the type of installation you want to perform: "Complete" or "Custom." Click on "Browse" and choose where you want the program installed or type it in manually, (e.g., "c:\Program Files") and click on "Next." The "Complete" option installs all the Microsoft Office components and tools onto your computer. "Custom" installs only the Office applications and features you choose.
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Step 5
Click on "Install" to begin the Microsoft Word processor installation. The process may take a few minutes. You will receive a message letting you know the installation completed successfully. Click "OK" to close the message box. Microsoft Word processor is now installed on your computer and ready for use. You may open Word by selecting "Start > Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Office Word 2003."
