
Please note: Apache OpenOffice is distributed as a 32-bit application. We do not support Windows RT, the ARM-based version, intended for tablets.
Windows 8, 10: We run as a “desktop application”, not a Metro “App”. Windows Vista: Tested, stable, no platform-specific problems known. Windows XP: Tested, stable, no platform-specific problems known. Windows 2000: OpenOffice may work on Windows 2000, but we don’t test or recommend it. The current Apache OpenOffice supports Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. After successful installation the button changes to "Installed".Apache OpenOffice for Windows Windows Version Support After downloading the installation file you will be asked for permission to install. Alternatively you can go to the Web Store and open the Store App from there. Open the Microsoft Store App on your computer and search for "Apache OpenOffice". Install via Microsoft Store (Example for Windows 10 / 11)
Start Apache OpenOffice with the desktop icon, or from the OpenOffice menu in your Start menu. After installation finished, you should not delete the folder with the extracted files, because these files will be required for a repair via Windows system manager. If you want to install to another drive and folder than the default 'C:\Program files (x86)', choose the User Defined setup and change the path.įor AOO 4.x, the next folder will be created:. A guided installation dialog will begin and will step you through the installation process. Double-click the file named Setup.exe if it does not start automatically. Next, the files will be extracted to the folder and the Setup.exe program inside that folder is started automatically. You can enter any other drive and folder. By default, this is a new folder on your desktop. You will be asked for a temporary folder to extract the files that are needed for installation. Locate the downloaded file on your hard drive and double-click the file to start the installation. Your browser will save the file to your hard drive. The installation file for Windows from OpenOffice download is a self-extracting EXE file. How do I install OpenOffice on Microsoft Windows?ĭownload from OpenOffice website (Example for Windows 7 / 10 / 11)