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Outlook 2013 and Exchange Server 2003 Compatibility Issues...

Experts,

We are currently running Exchange Server 2003 and have purchased a new computer running Windows 7 Pro 32-bit and Microsoft Office Pro 2013. Set up Outlook 2013 for the first time and received error messages regarding an unsupported system (Exchange Server 2003). Searched the Internet and Experts Exchange for a fix/solution, but one doesn't seem to exist.

My question is where can a get Office Professional 2010? This Outlook version will work with Exchange Server 2003. I'm looking for a reputable company. Don't want to get something and pay for it, just to find out that the key doesn't work, or will expire in 30 days. The full retain version would be great, with media and key. I've checked with Dell, Staples, and Best Buy, but no luck.

FYI, As far as Exchange Server 2003, we are looking into other Email solutions, but probably will not be upgrading the system due to cost constraints.

Thanks,
Forwiw

tercex11

If you have an open license, I believe that you have the right to downgrade to the 2010 version and you can download it from Microsoft's licensing website. You can confirm this with Microsoft before installing. If not, then you could purchase a boxed copy of Outlook using the following amazon link.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039L6FK6/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=31838167262&hvpos=1s4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=273188957515325444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7j2mvdspzr_b

forwiw2day

ASKER

We did not purchase Office Professional Plus, apparently Office Pro 2013 is not eligible for downgrade rights. All software is OEM.

tercex11

Then you can make the purchase from the above link. It is backed by Amazon for any issues.

forwiw2day

ASKER

The link took me to Outlook 2010. Wonder if they have Office Professional 2010?
I'll search Amazon.

Really don't want to go the route of mixing Office Pro 2013 with Outlook 2010.
Don't know if that will cause any issues?

tercex11

I have run both version together without an issue and it would save you some money, but if you want to run 2010 pro, here is a link for a 1 user 2/pc box set from amazon.

You need to buy it from someone that still has it in stock, since it is not longer being made.

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Professional-2010-Version/dp/B0036Z0NW6

forwiw2day

ASKER

Saw that Amazon has Office Pro 2010, but I'm skeptical of their 3rd party sellers.

Anyone have any other reputable companies that are selling legit Microsoft Office Professional 2010?

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forwiw2day

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Thanks tercex11 for your response.