Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition CD-ROM for Windows 95 / NT SR-1
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Manufacturer description
This listing is for a vintage Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition software suite. This classic office productivity software includes Microsoft Word 97, Excel 97, PowerPoint 97, Access 97, and Outlook 97. It is designed for use with Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. The package includes the original CD-ROM disc, which is SR-1 (Service Release 1). This is a great item for collectors, retro computing enthusiasts, or those looking to run legacy applications on compatible systems. The disc is in good condition, showing minor signs of use typical for its age. Please refer…
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition CD-ROM using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| users | 1 |
|---|---|
| edition | Professional |
| compatibility | Windows 95/NT |
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