Article ID: 926528 - Last Review: October 15, 2007 - Revision: 2.8

The Microsoft System Information utility on a Windows Vista-based computer does not does not include information about an installed Microsoft Office application

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INTRODUCTION

When you use the Microsoft System Information utility (Msinfo32.exe) on a Windows Vista-based computer, the system information that is displayed does not include information about an installed Microsoft Office application.

MORE INFORMATION

The Microsoft System Information utility provides information about the version of Office that is installed on the computer. In Microsoft Windows XP and in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, this utility provides information about the following versions of Office:
  • Microsoft Office 2000
  • Microsoft Office XP
  • Microsoft Office 2003
  • The 2007 Microsoft Office release
To see Microsoft System Information in Office 2000, in Office XP, in Office 2003, and in 2007 Office programs that do not use the Ribbon, follow these steps:
  1. In any program, click About program on the Help menu.
  2. Click System Information.
To see Microsoft System Information in 2007 Office programs that use the Ribbon, follow these steps:
  1. In any program, click the Microsoft Office button, and then click program options.
  2. Click Resources, and then click About program.
  3. Click System Information.
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
  • Microsoft Office Basic 2007
  • Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
  • Microsoft Office Professional 2007
  • Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007
  • Microsoft Office Standard 2007
  • Microsoft Excel 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Excel 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003
  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2003
  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Outlook 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003
  • Microsoft Office Project Standard 2003
  • Microsoft Project 2002 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
  • Microsoft Publisher 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Publisher 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Word 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
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