How to open DOCX file without MO 2007?

Question

I have to open a DOCX file on my computer,but I only have MO 2003 so it's impossible. I tried to download "Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats" and "Word Viewer 2007" but they don't work on my computer, i don't know why. I have Windows 8. What could I try? I've been even thinking about downloading trial version of MO 2007 but it's unavailable even on microsoft official website. I don't know what I should do,now.

Answer 1

On April 8, 2014 Microsoft eliminated all support for Office 2003. This may affect your ability to download the MS Office Compatibility Pack (EDIT: as well as the updates). Try this site and see if it helps: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923505



If you are unable to get it to work, install the free LibreOffice suite and open the doc with Writer and save it in .doc format- Office 97-2003. You will then be able to use Word 2003

Answer 2

An alternative solution to that offered by Artemisc is to download and install a FREE Office Suite, such as Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice or Kingsoft Office Suite, all of which are compatible with Microsoft Office files, both .doc and .docx, for instance.

Answer 3

Use Google Docs

Answer 4

The compatibility pack can't be installed until you first install the Office 2003 updates. Once you install the updates you will be able to install the converters.



If you don't want to bother installing updates and the compatibility pack, just go to Office.com and work on your document there for free.

Answer 5

Why don't you send it to someone with M 2007, have them save it as a .doc file, and email it back to you?