Is Microsoft Publisher 2002 compatible with Windows 7?

Question

Just purchased a Windows 7 and need to know if the Microsoft Publisher Version 2002 would be compatible, and if not, how can I transfer the Publisher data from my Windows XP computer to my new Windows 7?

Answer 1

The Microsoft Publisher 2002 version was released in May 2001 and was specially designed for Windows XP. Due to this, the program is not compatible with Windows 7. However, you can try to install it by going to Start and typing 'run programs' in the search bar. Open the resulted service and follow the steps provided. By doing this, you will install the software using compatibility features. The data from Microsoft Publisher 2002 should be compatible with Microsoft Publisher 2010 which is a software designed for Windows 7. You just need to copy the Publisher files into your new computer and open them with a newer version of Publisher.