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i want to upgrade MS Office 2000 to 2010, i m using Windows 8. is it any method available which help me to upgrade all files into upgraded version??

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Short, practical clarification and a safe checklist to upgrade Office 2000 → Office 2010 on Windows 8 (builds on replies from , , , and ).

The installer will detect older Office copies and offer an Upgrade or an Install option; whether you upgrade in-place or do a clean install is your choice, but preparation matters. You will need your Office 2010 installation media and product key before starting. (support.microsoft.com)

Before you run setup — minimal, high-value checklist:

  • Verify you have the correct product key and install media. (support.microsoft.com)
  • Backup Word/Excel/PowerPoint custom items: copy Normal.dot/Normal.dotm, user templates, custom dictionaries, AutoCorrect lists, macros and add-ins (use Word’s Organizer to move macros/templates if needed). (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Export or back up Outlook data (export to a new .pst or copy the existing .pst). Run the Inbox Repair tool (scanpst.exe) on any old PST before importing it into Outlook 2010. (support.microsoft.com)
  • Know PST limits: mailstores created by Outlook 2000 are ANSI (≈2 GB hard cap). Create a new Unicode PST in Outlook 2010 and import/move mail into it to avoid corruption and size limits; Outlook 2010’s default large-file limit is much higher. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • If setup won’t upgrade cleanly, uninstall the old Office from Programs and Features or use Microsoft’s uninstall troubleshooter to remove remnants, then install 2010. (support.microsoft.com)

Troubleshooting notes: if Outlook reports corruption after a large import, run scanpst, then import folders into a freshly created Unicode PST rather than trying to expand an ANSI file. Keep any third‑party add‑ins in mind — 64‑bit Office and 32‑bit add‑ins are not interchangeable (stick with 32‑bit unless you specifically need 64‑bit). (support.microsoft.com)

Important context for anyone reading this years later: Office 2010 is out of support (security updates and official support ended October 13, 2020). Using unsupported Office carries security and compatibility risks; consider moving to a supported Office version or Microsoft 365 for ongoing updates. ()

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Member Avatar for Greg_z

How did Windows 8 let you install Office 2000? As for upgrading files, you mean like the documents you created in that dinosaur? You just insert the DVD for Office 2010, it will see the old version, state that, you select Customize to "Run all from My Computer".

It will not remove the old dinosaur version of Office, it will just sit there on the disk alongside. If you wish to remove 2000, you have to do it from "Programs and Features".

Member Avatar for sahilrealestate

Just uninstall MS office 2000 from your PC and install new Office 2010, then automatically all files upgrade in the upgraded version.

Member Avatar for caperjack

original poster never responded back ,[i want to upgrade MS Office 2000 to 2010] but ovisious answer is you buy office 2010 and install it

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Member Avatar for sebastianedu

If you have already any office version , Then you can upgrade your office version any time , when you install new version of office ,Then you will get option for the custom or upgrade .

Member Avatar for shdwmage

All you need to do is install the newest version of office. The files will open and you can save them as whatever name in whatever format you would like.

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