Microsoft® Office® 2010 and Windows® XP® Compatibility

Learn whether Microsoft Office 2010 is compatible with Windows XP and Windows 7.

Microsoft Office 2010 is one of the best productivity suites. By utilizing the set of smart and integrated tools, you can work in a fast and easy way. With the help of Microsoft Office 2010 you can prepare and edit files in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft OneNote. With Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010 you can access and edit documents stored on the server when you are offline. You can create amazing digital content in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 without the expense of any third-party tools. Microsoft Excel provides tools for improved data visualization. Its co-authoring feature allows many people to work on the same document at the same time. By providing one click communication, it helps you to save time and money.

The following points discuss about the compatibility of Microsoft Office 2010 with Windows XP and Windows 7:

• Compatibility with Windows XP
• Compatibility with Windows XP SP3
• Compatibility with Windows 7

Compatibility with Windows XP

The 64-bit edition of Windows XP is not capable of running Microsoft Office 2010. With Microsoft Office 2010, it is also not possible to run both the 32-bit and the 64-bit editions. Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition are capable of running Microsoft Office 2010 without any conflict.

Compatibility with Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Office 2010 is compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 3 as it contains significant security enhancements, stability and improved performance. But it is not compatible with the Windows XP 64-bit edition as it is only compatible with the service pack 1 and 2.

Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student Edition, Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Business Edition, and Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Edition are some of the editions of Microsoft Office 2010. Almost all of these editions are compatible with the latest Windows operating system, Windows 7. The Taskbar in Windows 7 puts the files and programs of your Microsoft Office 2010 in a place from where you can navigate them easily. The Jump list feature in Windows 7 provides quick access to the files and programs of Microsoft Office 2010 that you make use of everyday.

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