On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:50:08 -0500, Hi Ho Silver wrote:
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> I am planning to replace my existing computer which runs WindowsXP Home
> Edition and buy a new computer that runs Windows Vista Home Premium. On my
> existing computer I have Microsoft Office XP Standard (Version 2002). One
> of my questions is whether my Office XP can be moved to the Windows Vista
> computer; e.g. by uninstalling from my old computer and reinstalling on the
> new computer. Does anyone know whether this is possible? And, if not, do I
> have to outright buy the new Office 2007 for Vista?
>
> FYI, my Office XP is a standalone version that I bought retail (not
> preinstalled on the old computer) and I have the original Office XP disc.
>
> Thanks.[/color]

Another option would be a free download of OpenOffice.org. It will read
and write all the proprietary MS and WP formats and works pretty much the
same way.