Install different versions of Office - is that possible?
Microsoft does not recommend installing different versions of Office. But if you pay attention to a few points during installation, you can easily use two versions in parallel.
Step 1: Install a new version of Office
First, start the installation file of the new Office version as normal. It is important that you have installed the older version first. For example, if you want to install Office 2007 and Office 2010 in parallel, then Office 2007 must be installed first.
Step 2: Adapt the installation of the newer version of Office
At the start of the installation you have the choice between "Update" and "Customize". Here you select "Customize". Now install Office as follows:
- In the "Upgrade" tab, select the "Keep all previous versions" option to keep all previous versions.
- In the "Installation Options" tab, Outlook must be excluded from the installation, because Microsoft only allows one version of Outlook installed (see screenshot).
- Here you can deselect further options if you do not need all of them. How to save space on your hard drive.
If you prefer to use the new Outlook version, select "Remove the following options" in the Upgrade tab and select Outlook here. Of course, you then have to activate the new version for the installation.
Step 3: start Office installation
Click on "Install now" to start the installation. It takes a few minutes. When the installation is complete, you can use the different versions of Office in parallel.
For more tips on using Office 2010, see the interactive guide. You can also download the Office 2013 manual from us free of charge.