LibreOffice cannot be installed - you can do that

In rare cases, LibreOffice can not be installed. We have summarized the most important solutions to the problem for you in this practical tip.

LibreOffice cannot be installed - general information

• The first thing to check is whether your computer meets the minimum requirements for LibreOffice. These are quite low, so there shouldn't be any problems in most cases. However, older versions of Windows are no longer supported.
• You should always install the latest version of LibreOffice. You can find them in the download area of ​​Chip.de.
• When downloading the installation file, you must select the correct version for your operating system. Also make sure that the 64-bit version can only be used on suitable systems. If in doubt, you should use LibreOffice's 32-bit output.
• If the latest version still cannot be installed, you can try an older version of LibreOffice as a test. The installation file required for this can be found in the official download archive.

After installation: How to add fonts to LibreOffice

More tips for LibreOffice installation problems

• The installation of LibreOffice requires administrator rights. Therefore, log in with a Windows account that has the required rights and start the installation again. You can also try opening the installation file from the command prompt with administrator privileges.
• Temporarily switch off any security programs such as virus scanners or firewalls, as these can block the installation.
• If you had LibreOffice installed on your computer in the past, orphaned registry entries can prevent reinstallation. Cleaning the registry with a program like CCleaner can help here.
• If LibreOffice still cannot be installed, you can use the portable program version. This does not require installation and is immediately ready for use after unpacking.

In addition to LibreOffice, OpenOffice is another free office suite to download. In our next practical tip, we will show you the similarities and differences.