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I am looking for a good Microsoft Office/Offices. I just had my computer upgraded, but they didn't leave any of my offices. I have Microsoft Windows XP with the 3 pack. I have a CD but it is only for a trial. Since I had a developers data was craming my computer I'm reluctant to put in this CD. I used to have Microsoft Works task manager & Word processor,etc, word, excell, and many of the other 2003-2005 Microsoft word, etc, now it's lost, even though the computer came with it. I asked where I could get a new Office. I was told to go to open office.org. As you all know there are thousands of choices. I used to be a teacher & a computer programer. I've been away for a few years due to a sudden end to my careers, now I'm retired, can someone help me to find the correct offices that will work with my personality and most of all my computers operating system. I'd greatly appreciate it. I have both professional & home addition in the computer, love greeting cards, templets, clip art, and color. I can't remember which office offered the font Park Avenue, it's a nice handwriting. Thank you, EG Ps which abc should I download, I only use it when I'm tired, I'm tired so forgive my ABC spelling.

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Brief summary and approach: the machine is running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 and the original Office/Works installations are gone after an upgrade. The best path is orderly: first try to recover what was already present, second confirm what legitimate license/media exist, third pick a supported replacement if needed, and always avoid unlicensed copies. Community suggestions from and pointed toward free alternatives, and mentioned online editors; those are valid directions but the immediate priority is confirming what can be restored from the original PC or media.

Recovery checklist (step‑by‑step): check Start -> All Programs and Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs for any Office/Works entries; search the hard drive (Program Files) for executables like winword.exe or folders named Microsoft Office or Works; inspect C:\Windows\Fonts for the Park Avenue font (look for filenames containing "Park" or "ParkAvenue"); look for an OEM recovery partition or recovery CDs that came with the machine; check the case or documentation for a COA/product key sticker. If a recovery partition or manufacturer restore discs exist, use those first instead of reformatting.

Replacement and compatibility notes: historically Office 2003/2007 and Office 2010 desktop editions ran on XP SP3; newer Office releases require a newer Windows. If no valid license/media can be located, obtain a legitimate retail license or choose a well‑maintained free desktop suite or cloud editor (as others suggested). Decline offers of "full Office packs" from unknown peers (as in 's post); such copies can be illegal, carry malware, or fail activation.

Fonts, templates and practical tips: Park Avenue is often a separately licensed decorative font rather than a core Windows face; if the .ttf/.otf file is present it can be installed by copying it into C:\Windows\Fonts (or using Control Panel -> Fonts). For greeting cards and clip art, look in the suite's template gallery or use reputable template/clip art packs; before installing anything new, uninstall trial software to prevent conflicts, keep backups of serials/media, and create a system image once the environment is restored.

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hi,I've never heard of a free Microsoft office that wasn't bootlegged .Its not likely that it came with a free one when the computer was new ,unless you bought it from a company that installed bootlegged copy's of those programs .
only one chose on this site ,i want to download open office www.openoffice.org

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offices that will work with my personality

Openoffice is the best alternative and if u dont want to try it then go for GOOGLE DOCS http://docs.google.com)

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i can get u a full microsoft office pack but i don't know how to get it to u

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i can get u a full microsoft office pack but i don't know how to get it to u

walk over and drop it in there mailbox

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Yeah OpenOffice.org is the best office suite you can have for free...

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hi,I've never heard of a free Microsoft office that wasn't bootlegged .Its not likely that it came with a free one when the computer was new ,unless you bought it from a company that installed bootlegged copy's of those programs .
only one chose on this site ,i want to download open office www.openoffice.org

#1 in my book so far.

Edited by Agapelove68 because: I feel like I'm hijacking his quote when I just wanted to respond and thank Caperjack.
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Did you download the office suite yet?openoffice.org?

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RE: Office XP from newbie I thank thee. From EG. Goodnightie, oh morning, Yes, pleasing PC, the office will be appreciated greatly. Thank you Caperjack!!! Agapelove68

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