Microsoft Office 2010 won't install on Windows Vista

What could be the reasons due to which Microsoft Office 2010 is not installing on Windows Vista system? Windows Vista is an Operating System released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center computers. Windows Vista contains many new features the includes an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Aero, a redesigned search function, multimedia tools including Windows DVD Maker, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Microsoft Office 2010 is a productivity suite for Microsoft Windows, and it is the successor to Microsoft Office 2007. Microsoft Office 2010 includes extended file format support, user interface updates and also a refined user experience. The Office Button in Microsoft Office 2010 now presents a new smart control panel that provides information about the current document and it offers many new options to control document printing.

The following are the reasons due to which Microsoft Office 2010 is not installing on Windows Vista system and tips to install Microsoft Office 2010 on Windows Vista system:

• Hardware requirement not satisfied
• Incompatible Operating System
• Tips to install

Hardware requirement not satisfied

Microsoft Office 2010 might be used on the same hardware that is used in 2007 version. CPU and RAM requirements are the same. So if your existing PC is unable to provide hardware requirements , it might not be possible to install office 2010 on Windows Vista system For its better performance, you need a multi-core processor. Also you need to have a graphic processor that meets the requirement of Microsoft Office 2010.

Incompatible Operating System

Microsoft Office 2010 is found to be compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP SP3 on both 32-bit Office 2010 and 64-bit Microsoft Office 2010. Except for Windows Server 2003 R2 with MSXML 6.0, which is only compatible with 32-bit Office 2010, you might be able to install to all other Operating System. But due to any reason if these files get corrupted or some files get deleted, then you might not be able to install Microsoft Office 2010 on Windows Vista system.

Tips to install

To install, first of all insert a Disc of Microsoft Office 2010 into your computer's CD tray. A "Welcome to Microsoft Office 2010" window will pop up automatically. Enter your customer information, including the CD Key included with your purchase of Office there. After that, Click 'Next'.Accept the licensing agreement and click 'Next'. Click 'Install Now' and click 'Next' to install Microsoft Office 2010 with the default settings. Windows might begin copying the Office files to your computer. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.

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