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how do I open pptx and docx files with office 2003

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  • Started 4 weeks ago by morrkope
  • Latest reply from whs
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morrkope
Posts: 19

I have these files pptx and docx files that I want to open using my Office 2003 program. Is there a easy way to open them?

Thanks

Posted 4 weeks ago #
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Santo
Santo
Posts: 486

Download and install Microsoft Compatibility Pack.

Make sure that Office 2003 is updated.

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morrkope
Posts: 19

I tried downloading the Compatibility Pack and got the following message:
______________________________________________________________________________
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem.
For self-help options:

Frequently Asked Questions

Find Solutions

Windows Update Newsgroup

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Posted 3 weeks ago #
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LH
LH
Posts: 7510

You will just have to keep trying Santo's link.

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whs
whs
Posts: 10359

For .pptx you could use the PowerPoint viewer 2007. For the .docx you can ask someone who has Word2007 to convert it to .doc.

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