ms-office 2003/2007 run from usb

[Kiki Burgh]

hello!

it might not be legitimate to do so but i would like to know if it would be possible to run ms-office from a usb key? we currently face a big productivity concern in our workplace as they are pulling-out licensed ms-office applications in exchange for engaging more with other employees (rather than be stuck in workstations while working on some admin & ad-hoc deliverables). as such, for those (myself included) who cannot live without ms-office, efficiency in terms of deliverables will certainly experience major down time. openoffice has been installed too but users prefer ms-office (ms-outlook too rather than use webmail where tables cannot be pasted, among other constraints). as such, we're wondering if we could install our personal ms-office (licensed) and run it via usb key or external hard drive. is this doable?

cheers!

[jaclaz]

is this doable?

Technically, yes.

There are several approaches to it.

If you are going to use your "personal" MS-Office on a USB device always on the same computer, just install it on the USB stick.

Otherwise you may want to use some "ad-hoc" programs, like thinapp, pravaya V3 and similar ones.

Check this also:

http://news.office-watch.com/t/n.aspx?a=1519

jaclaz

Edited February 14, 2011 by jaclaz

[Kiki Burgh]

appreciate the quick reply jaclaz ... use will be on different computers we log in to. would it still be okay? also, i only have ofc 2003 & ofc 2007 as resource. i think the guide is for ofc 2010. cheers!

Edited February 14, 2011 by Kiki Burgh

[jaclaz]

appreciate the quick reply jaclaz ... use will be on different computers we log in to. would it still be okay? cheers!

Otherwise you may want to use some "ad-hoc" programs, like thinapp, pravaya V3 and similar ones.

jaclaz