Each version is released is always created and generate a different file. These differences include changes to the file extension, core files and some others. This change also seems a bit confused because sometimes files created in this version can not necessarily be read in the other versions.
For example, we will not be able to read the default file created in Office 2007 and 2010 in the MS Office 2003 or Office XP. You must restore the file first to be compatible with Office 2003 and Office XP. The problem is for those people who do not have Office 2007 or 2010 will not be able to do that because Office 2003 does not necessarily able to read the file.
Apparently Microsoft knew about this. So that Microsoft provides an application that can be used for additional office files 2010 and 2007 that can be read using Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office XP. The named of the application is Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel and Power Point File Format can be found for free on Microsoft website. How to use it is also quite simple and will not be difficult for even a novice user.
1) First, download the Microsoft compatibility in Official Microsoft website from here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en. The file is an installer-shaped with a capacity of approximately 37MB. Use a stable internet access to the download process does not run into obstacles.
2) Double-click the file that you downloaded and follow the install process as usual.
3) After the install is complete, you can freely open office files, 2007 and 2010 using office 2003 or office applications XP. No need to re save the file to be compatible with the old program. You can also use it to store files in the format. .xlsx. docx dan .pptx like the latest office applications.
Conclusion!
Although Microsoft compatibility pack can be a solution to office files 2007 or 2010 could read the old office, the best choice to stick with the road to re-save the file to be compatible with the old office. Or, if you want to be better dispose of old office and use the newer, at least Office 2007.
If you want more clearly, can visit the official support website regarding the compatibility pack from Microsoft office.
Warning!
Some files sometime can not be read maximum although Microsoft Office compatibility pack has installed. Upgrading software remains the best option for you all.
source:notebooksoftware.net
