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Q: When I tried to open a Word document attachment, a pop up said it was created from a newer version of Microsoft Word and that I needed to install a compatibility pack.
When I clicked through to see what was involved to do that, it came up that it would be a big deal with a number of preliminary steps so I decided it wasn't worth the effort and risk. Did I do the right thing?
A: You can either go back and stumble your way through the compatibility pack installation for free or upgrade to Office 2007. You can get away with the Home & Student version for around $90 - $120 (price fluctuates frequently). But you may need to spend another $80 to get the newest version of Outlook 2007 as well.
Keep in mind that Microsoft is...Continue
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