Does Office 2003 run on Windows 7?

Do you work with Office 2003 and still have Windows 7? Does that work at all or is it recommended to switch to a different office suite or to Windows 8? You'll find the answer here!

Office 2003 and Windows 7

In a nutshell: Yes, Office 2003 runs on Windows 7.

Office 2003 and Windows 7: Fix problems

In the unlikely event that problems arise when using Office 2003 and Windows 7, one thing helps: Starting Office in the so-called "XP compatibility mode". This simulates the Windows XP program as an operating system. This often solves problems. Here's how you can start Microsoft Word 2003 in compatibility mode (using Word 2007 as an example, but is the same for Word 2003):

• Right-click on the small Word 2003 icon and go to "Properties".
• In the new window, go to the "Compatibility" tab and select the checkbox under "Compatibility mode" and "Windows XP" in the menu below. Confirm with OK and start Word 2003 as usual with a double click.

Office 2003: system requirements

On this page you will find the system requirements of Office 2003. By the way, at least Windows XP is required as the operating system.