Office 2007 save as Office 2003 via GPO?

ittech · 12-09-2007, 09:00 AM

Can this be done? I know I can set Office 2007 to save as default in 2003 format using the save as >> tools >> save options but is there a way to do it via a GPO? or registry hack?

Geoff · 12-09-2007, 09:18 AM

Yes, you need the Office 2007 ADM Templates though. Here's a Technet article with instructions.

Also, you might find installing the Office 2007 compatibility pack helpful if you have machines running older versions of Office.

mrforgetful · 12-09-2007, 09:29 AM

I'm of the opinion it's better to make older versions compatiable as the new file formats are so much smaller!

ittech · 12-09-2007, 10:58 AM

just a quicky, how do I add the .adm files to gpedit.msc? I don't see any option for that.

EDIT: ok i'm being lazy, google fixed it

In gpedit go to administrative templates, right click >> add templates

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ittech Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 591 Thanks: 27 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 7	Re: Office 2007 save as Office 2003 via GPO? just a quicky, how do I add the .adm files to gpedit.msc? I don't see any option for that. EDIT: ok i'm being lazy, google fixed it In gpedit go to administrative templates, right click >> add templates

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