How to Uninstall Microsoft Office 2007 & Install Microsoft Office 2003

Microsoft Office 2007 is an edition of the Microsoft Office program suite that was preceded by Microsoft Office 2003 and soon to be succeeded by Microsoft Office 2010. If you have the 2007 version of this software installed and want to revert back to the 2003 version, you can do so. All you need is an installation CD and a product key for the 2003 version of Office and you'll be set to go.

Things You'll Need

• Office 2003 CD
• Office 2003 product key

Instructions

1. Click "Start," open the "Control Panel" and double-click on "Add or Remove Programs." Click on "Microsoft Office 2007," click "Change/Remove" and then select the "Uninstall" option.

2. Restart your computer once Office 2007 has been uninstalled from the system. When your computer starts back up, ensure no other windows or programs are open and then insert your Office 2003 CD into your computer.

3. Type your product key into the window and then click on the "Next" button. Type in your username, your full name and your company name (if applicable) and click "Next" again.

4. Select the type of installation you wish to perform and click "Next" again. Check the "I agree" box to agree to the license agreement, click "Next" and then click on the "Install" button.

5. Restart your computer once the software finishes installing on your computer.

References

• Microsoft: Uninstall a Program
• Smart Computing: Install Office 2003