Publisher 2003

Question

I have found some publisher files that i need to work on created on an old pc with publisher 2003. I have the product id but i cant find the disc, can i download the software or is there a file or files I can extract from the old pc. the old pc is Win XP I'm now on Win 7 and dont have a current version of Publisher

Yes I know it's old but so am I

I doubt the old pc would connect to my current printer

thank you

Answer 1

I run Pub 2003 on a Win 7 machine...along with several other versions. I am old as dirt too.

I found one source for Pub 2003:

https://download.cnet.com/microsoft-publisher-2003/3000-6675_4-10967173.html?ex=BER-1278.1

I can't guarantee the file, but CNN is a reliable source. I think the file is for Office 2003 so if your key code is for the standalone version of Publisher it won't work. If your key is for Office 2003 then you can do a custom install and install just Publisher.

I can't find it right now, but there is a MSFT site where you can download old legacy versions of Office...you might find Publisher or Office there.

Google 'Publisher 2003 download' or Office 2003 download...be careful of the referenced links.

LibreOffice Draw will open Publisher files. I don't know how much editing you can do, but at least you could access the content.

Before you buy another copy of Publisher know that you may not be able to open a Pub 2003 files with the newest versions of Publisher, plus MSFT has announced they are dumping Publisher in a couple years. Check out Scribus or perhaps the Serif / Affinity Publisher. There is a trial copy and it runs on PCs and Macs...looks like it is half priced right now: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Paid+Search&utm_campaign=18244115922-EVERYTHING50JUNE&utm_content=154909585097&utm_term=serif%20publisher&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRPQ7jZfsZGoKdJVm2V9s3Tg3GcSOWgaws7CRjlFd1ZwNqDVKD7W9u4aAsz5EALw_wcB

DavidF

Answer 2

Hi,Garry West2

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

Understand that you are having problems with Publisher 2003. In response to your question:

Since Publisher 2003 is an older version, Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn I suggest you try visiting some specialized technical communities or forums where other users may have encountered similar problems and may have shared solutions.

There may be specific areas of expertise required regarding this issue. In order to provide you with a more specialized and precise solution, we recommend you to visit Microsoft Learn and submit your query by clicking on “Ask a question”. There are many experts in the field who will be able to provide you with specialized guidance and assistance.

Here is the link to the forum: Office - Microsoft Q&A

This is where you can suggest specific solutions, share your ideas, and help solve problems.

We hope that your issue will be handled appropriately by contacting the correct department.

Thank you for your understanding and patience

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