Crystal Presentation Design install failure

When installing SAP Crystal Presentation Design, an error pops up that says Windows XP or higher applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. must be pre-installed". Then it says an error has occurred and the installation stops. Anyone have a clue?

I have the same problem with Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit and Office 2010. I have Microsoft Office Project 2007 on same computer. Installer says you must have Office XP or Higher and then terminates.
I am not able to use the free software or evaluate the free trial when the software will not install on a pretty typical machine.
Is theer any update or news on this? A workaround or other correction?

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