It is highly recommended to uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office before installing Office 365. This is because having multiple versions of Office installed on the same computer can cause conflicts and compatibility issues.
If you have older versions of Office such as 2007, 2010, 2013, or 2016 installed, it is important to uninstall them before installing Office 365. This will ensure a clean installation and prevent any conflicts between the different versions.
When you install Office 365, it replaces the previous version of Office on your computer. If you have both versions installed, you may encounter problems such as certain Office programs not working properly or unexpected errors.
Uninstalling the previous version of Office is a straightforward process. You can do this by going to the Control Panel on your computer and selecting “Uninstall a program” or “Programs and Features” (the exact name may vary depending on your version of Windows).
Once you have opened the list of installed programs, look for any entries related to Microsoft Office. This may include entries such as “Microsoft Office 2016” or “Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013”. Select the appropriate entry and click on the “Uninstall” button.
Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process. It is important to note that uninstalling Office will not remove any of your files or documents. These will remain intact on your computer.
After you have successfully uninstalled the previous version of Office, you can proceed with installing Office 365. This can be done by signing in to your Office 365 account and downloading the installation files.
Once the installation is complete, you can activate Office 365 using your account credentials. This will give you access to all the features and programs included in Office 365.
In my personal experience, I have encountered issues when trying to run multiple versions of Office on the same computer. Programs would often crash or freeze, and I would have to troubleshoot and uninstall the conflicting versions to resolve the issues.
Therefore, I highly recommend uninstalling any previous versions of Office before installing Office 365 to ensure a smooth and trouble-free experience with the new productivity suite.