Using Excel 2000 and 2003 concurrently

[demoman]

Howdy,

I have been asked to upgrade Excel 2000 to 2003 on my Citrix Servers. 70% of my company does not use Citrix during normal working hours. They use Excel 2000 from their local WS. 30% are remote users and use Citrix exclusively. Some of the 70% use Cirix from home. Finally, regardless of whether they are Citrix, or non-Citrix, they share common workbooks.

I am not an Excel user, nor is it my usual task to support it. Unfortunately, circumstances have charged me with making the decision of whether there are going to be issues.

My question is; what kind of issues will I encounter having both versions being used concurrently (if any). I am just looking for some general discussion to help guide me to areas I can research for myself. I am asked to do this tomorrow, so I would be most appreciative of all timely replies.

Thanks and kind regards

Steve

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi Steve,

Different people tend to have different ways of doing it but all agree concurrent use is OK.

My understanding is that the earlier version should be installed first - or great care taken that common files are not overwritten by earlier versions.

You may get Installer activity when starting up a different version from the one you used previously (but I don't think they will normally require media) - other than that all should be fine. I don't think there are any file format issues either (but don't quote me on that).

Enjoy,
Tony

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We want to help you; help us to do it by reading this: Before you ask a question.
Excel VBA Training and more Help at VBAExpress[

 

[demoman]

Tony,

Thanks for the info. I have been doing a little experimenting. One thing I did notice was in Access where the references to the Excel object library was changed. Appreciate the help.

Cheers,

Steve