I use Windows Vista Home Premium on a new PC. The PC came bundled with 'trial versions of
programs' - that you can delete if you don't want it. However the PC came with the trial
version of 'Microsoft Office'. I know I would never use it - as I use 'Microsoft Works' instead.
I am leery about removing 'Microsoft Office' without asking you first.

Is it safe/ wise to remove 'Microsoft Office'??

Are any other programs co-dependent on 'Microsoft Office' for operation?? If I removed the
'Microsoft Office' - would 'Microsoft Works' still work?

Thank you for your help.

There is no problem with dumping Microsoft Office. If you find yourself needing something similar in the future, go with OpenOffice. Everything moves easily between applications, with the exception of the Databases (OO Base and MS Access) but that pretty much holds true for any type of database migration. I made the switch from Microsoft to OpenOffice a few years ago myself and have been quite pleased with it.

P.S. Works is an independent program and can stand on its own.

Agree with <whs>.
The MS Office prices in below link look VERY reasonable to me.
Not sure but think one must have an individual package for EACH computer they use or own.
http://store.microsoft.com/mic.....;WT.srch=1
Regards,
Rick P.

@whs
Student and Teachers Edition. You sure you qualify ????
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CHECK OUT THIS DEAL FROM MS - BEST THING GOING.
http://www.microsoft.com/stude.....fault.aspx
My Son Graduated College already so can't take advantage of this.
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I do run $700 Office 2003 (everything but kitchen sink) Editions on all machines.
That's why I can't change. :( :(
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I'll leave out my usual "rant" against AIG and MS criminals for decorum purposes.

@Jack,
Check out Student LINK Deal I posted right above your last post.
You qualify for Office Ultimate Deal.
EDIT: I didn't pay $700 price for software because I use to be MS Partner.
Best Regards,
Rick P.

@whs,
I custom installed so left out a bunch of stuff like OneNote, etc.......
Do have 2007 Converter Pack installed plus Reverse Registry Tweaks to open stuff MS has taken out.

But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. They will probably come out with what they call Office 14. I would expect that to appear with Windows7 ship.
PS: What happened to our OP? We always seem to loose them.

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