Office 2007 Installation on Windows 10

Installing Microsoft Office 2007 on a Windows 10 system using Wine and PlayOnLinux is possible, but it requires some caution and attention to detail. The safest approach would be to install Office 2007 after a fresh installation of Wine 1.5 (the latest version available at the time of writing). Additionally, newer versions of Office are generally easier to install than older ones.

To get started, ensure that you have uninstalled any previous versions of Wine and its associated packages. This is crucial because certain versions of Wine may cause issues with Office 2007 installation.

One common mistake people make when attempting to install Office 2007 is installing the riched20 package using winetricks. However, this is unnecessary and can actually lead to problems with the installation process. Instead, focus on installing PlayOnLinux, a graphical front-end for Wine that simplifies the installation of Windows-based applications.

To install PlayOnLinux, open a terminal window and type `sudo apt-get install playonlinux`. Fill in your password when prompted, or use the Ubuntu Software Center to download and install the package. Once installed, launch PlayOnLinux by searching for it in the Dash or opening a terminal window and typing `playonlinux`.

Next, create a new directory on your system to mount the Office 2007 installation media. You can do this by running the command `sudo mkdir /media/office07` in the terminal. Then, use the following command to mount the ISO file or CD containing the MS Office 2007 installation: `sudo mount -o loop ~/filename.iso /media/office07`.

With the installation media mounted, launch PlayOnLinux and select the 'Install a new software' option. Browse to the installation directory and choose Microsoft Office 2007 from the category list. Click the 'Install' button to begin the installation process.

During the installation process, you may be asked to accept the EULA (End User License Agreement) for mscorefonts. Accept this agreement by pressing the TAB key and then Enter to select the OK option.

Once the installation is complete, open PlayOnLinux from the Dash or terminal window and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the environment. You may need to mount the Office 2007 installation media again during this process.

After completing the setup process, you will have three new shortcuts on your desktop for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These applications should now be functional and ready for use.

In summary, installing Microsoft Office 2007 on Windows 10 using Wine and PlayOnLinux requires careful attention to detail and a willingness to follow established instructions. By avoiding unnecessary tweaks and focusing on the official installation process, you can successfully install and run Office 2007 on your system.

Office 2007 installation on windows 10