Where is my MS Office, and why can't Windows find it on my computer?

I've upgraded to Windows 7, XP, then had to re - install.  MS Office is on my computer somewhere (May 2003), but I keep getting the error that Windows does not know what program to use to open something.

It sounds like you had someone do the backup - install Windows 7 - restore for you operations.

You can not just "copy" programs such as MS Office on an external drive and then copy them back.  They must be "installed" once Windows is installed.  And that would have been done - at least the first time.  Perhaps one who uninstalled the 64 bit version of Windows 7 and installed the 32-bit version forgot to re - install Office.

If Office is not actually installed, I hope you have the Setup on this external disk (or DVD) files.  You will also need the Office license key to reinstall Office.

I'm a little surprised that you felt you had to uninstall Win 7 x 64 and install the 32-bit version instead.  More than 32-bit applications run very well on Win 7 x 64, although I've seen some reports that say that Office 2003 runs slowly on Win 7 x 64.

In addition, according to Microsoft, by default, "Microsoft Office 2010 installs the 32-bit version of Office 2010 editions even if your computer is running 64-bit Windows.   Important   The 32-bit version of Office 2010 is the recommended option for most people, since it prevents potential compatibility issues with other 32-bit applications, specifically third-party add-ins that are only available for 32-bit operating systems. »

In any case, to repeat my question, "what happens if you type OFFICE or WORD in the search box? And by "area search", I mean the box at the bottom of the Windows 7 Start Menu when you click on the 'round '.

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