Can I run both 2000 and 2003...

[Sandy]

Is it is possible to run both PPT 2000 and 2003 on my
computer? I currently have 2003 but often need to dummy
down for presentation that I deliver to other users.

 

[Troy @ TLC Creative]

No problem at all (provided you own both versions). I run all versions of
PPT from 97 up on my computers for similiar reasons. But you need to install
them in order of oldest to newest. Because MS office takes many of its
settings/drivers/and other hidden items from whichever version is installed
last.

That said, install Office 2000. For efficiency choose CUSTOM install and opt
to only install PPT. Then install Office 2003. Again choose CUSTOM install
and when prompted check the box to 'keep old versions.' Done.

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Best Regards,
Troy Chollar
TLC Creative Services, Inc.
troy at tlc creative dot com
www dot tlccreative dot com
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A Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
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[Glen Millar]

Hi,

In addition to Troy's advice, you can "dumb down" PowerPoint 2003 by turning
off new animation effects, etc. Tools| Options| Edit Tab, and disable new
animations, multiple masters and password protection.

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Regards,

Glen Millar
Microsoft PPT MVP
www.powerpointworkbench.com

Australia

 

[Sandy]

Do I need to uninstall 2003 first, then install 2000,
then re-install 2003?

 

[Sandy]

I've done this at times.

I was just wondering if I'd have more luck using
2000 "straight." I'm finding that even when I animate
using a simple "appear" in 2003, the text gets blurred
when opened in 2000. Not always though--is that more of a
font issue (I'm using arial).

 

[Echo S]

That's what I always used to suggest, but the following has actually worked
out just as well for me.

With 2003 installed, do a custom install of Office 2000 or PPT 2000 and set
it to install to a different folder than 2003 is in. Then in 2003 go to
Help/Detect and Repair and run a repair of Office 2003.