Do I need Compatibility pack for Office 2007

[g_goyal2000]

Hi guys.
I know that for opening Office 2007 files in prior Office versions like 2000-2003, one would need the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack.
But if I install the pack instead on Office 2007, would it be of any use or would it harm my system instead?

 

[alsiladka]

No, it wont be of any use, rather it is completely unnecessary. Although it should not harm, i wont be surprised if it detects office 2007 and aborts the installation process.

 

[navjotjsingh]

But in the first place why do you want to try this? Wasting bandwidth?

 

[g_goyal2000]

Actually, I initially had Office 2003 installed.
Then later I installed the compatibility pack as I hadn't bought Office 2007.
Then, when I did by it, it uninstalled Office 2003 but not the compatibility pack.
So was wondering whether it's needed or not.

 

[ThinkFree]

You yourself can better answer the question. If you get files from your friends which are created in new office format then why won't you install them on ur computer?

 

[g_goyal2000]

You yourself can better answer the question. If you get files from your friends which are created in new office format then why won't you install them on ur computer?

I have no clue what u just said!!! Plz explain in easy & understandable language.

 

[satyamy]

I have no clue what u just said!!! Plz explain in easy & understandable language.

that ans means
test it ur self

after all it will not harm ur system
so u can test it ur self n post the results

 

[g_goyal2000]

Actually, I did have it installed.
And I didn't see any performance, feature gain/add-on.
Instead, I had to install additional updates for it in addition to Office 2007's own updates.