Ms office for mac failed to install

I have a new MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion installed. I am trying to install MS Office for Mac and I keep getting a message that it says the installation failed and to contact the manufacturer. I've looked on the MS forum and tried installing in save mode boot, still no luck. Any suggestions?

try this - start your macbook retina normally.....
go to sytem preferences - privacy and security - under allow applications downloaded from: put a dot on anywhere. see image included.
once you've done that. go to the microsoft website and download ms office and install it.....
good luck..

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I just downloaded Palm Desktop for Mac 4.0 -- actually file name is MacDesktop_40_TV.sit -- but it fails to install. Double clicking on the *.sit file creates a program file named Palm Desktop Installer with a creation date of Sep 17, 2002. When I run the installer, the process aborts at file 749 of 791 (file UPD107). Retrying gives the same result.
Have others had the same problem? Is it a problem with the *.sit expansion process? Is the installer or the Desktop program incompatible with OS X 10.4.11? Note: I did try to establish a Chat Support Session with Palm tech support, but it asked me to download/install a Java RE plugin, and clicking that download button never started the download, and searching for the plugin on the Palm website came up with nothing....
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
BTW, I have an ancient Handspring Visor Edge (Palm OS 3.5.2H2.0) that I've been syncing with Palm Desktop running on Windows XP under Parallels. I'm hoping I can get my data into the Mac environment so I can eventually transfer my data to a new iPod touch. Any additional advice you might have on that process would be welcome.
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I had an identical experience when I first got my handheld - the palm software wouldn't install on my iMac properly - the same error came up every time, and while it had successfully installed the desktop, hotsync manager was sadly missing. I spent hours playing with it to no avail, and the only solution I found was using it on my macbook running 10.5x (as opposed to 10.2.8). However, the date on the installer (2002) reflects the last time it was updated, which means that it should run with no difficulty on any machine since then. The .sit compression has nothing to do with it - it is one of the most common compression formats for the macintosh platform. It might help if you posted the exact error message you got, but a fairly common fix is to repair disk permissions for your hard drive in disk utility.
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BBDS for Mac fails to install/remove applications

Hi there
I have a BlackBerry Curve 8520 and I use an Apple iMac running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7, with BlackBerry Desktop Software 2.0.1 (build 14).
I connect my BlackBerry to my Mac, and I click "Applications". No matter what I try to do in here, whether it is to add a new application or to remove something I don't need like a foreign language pack, I get the following error:
BlackBerry(R) Desktop Software failed to validate your BlackBerry(R) device update.
Validation failed because the module marked for add (net_rim_tid_basicFastEuropean) failed the checksum
Does anyone know what net_rim_tid_basicFastEuropean is, and how I can stop this error from occuring?
Thanks,
Mike

ViciousFerret wrote:
Hey Kempyau,
Only Mac OS 10.6.X will have trouble picking up the BlackBerry in 64-bit mode.
Here is an article on the issue: www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB19728
That is a great article. Very mac to hold down 3 and 2 for 32 bit.
It did not fix my problem which seemed to all emanate from :-( P0cketm@c (I don't want to be sued) for Blackberry :-(
Using that app was not one of my better decisions in life!
I have the answer. Geronimo. Finally got my phone company, Optus Australia, to talk to RIM who were heaven sent.
One long phone call and it was fixed. Thank you Dawn Z from RIM.
P0cketM@c for Blackberry, even though its deinstaller should take care of this, leaves two nasty faecal matter like calling cards on your Mac in the extensions folder.
Step 1 disconnect BB.
Step 2 Deinstall BB desktop SW (if you still have the downloads App for this in your downloads folder you will need to open same to see the 'Installer' and the 'Deinstaller'), and then delete any 'BB desktop SW' down loads of same on your Mac that are still in your downloads folder, desktop or wherever. Press 'Restart later'.
Step 3 go to Hard Disc/System/Library/Extensions/ and you will find two files that begin with Blackberry - the first ends with USB and the latter ends with USBDev or similar. Drag them to the trash and empty the trash.
Step 4 Restart the Mac.Step 4 Go to the BB www site and download the latest Desktop SW for the Mac and install it.
Step 5 - you got it - restart the Mac. (why BB? - this is a Mac and should not require this?)
Step 6 - Connect your BB to a USB port on the Mac - not on a USB Hub.(even with other phones such as Palm and Nokia I have found that this is an issue you do NOT need.)BB Desktop SW should open/start up.
Step 7 - Open iSync from the Apps and check that it can see your BB and check its settings and prefs. Also do that for ICal, Address book, notebook, tasks, music, MobileMe, etc..
Step 8 - export your address book to your Mac just to be sure. NB - RIM advise to set the Mac <> BB to sync with more than one Mac - it is better and safer.
Step 9 - that should be it - you can sync - only one way, not a proper two way sync, to start with.
THE END and now I life happily ever after.
I hope that this helps others in distress on the high seas.
PS - Don't forget after all this to open HD/Applications/Utilities/Mac Disc Utility, which I have located on my Doc, and run Repair Disc Permissions, which you should before and after every SW install and once a week anyway.
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System Software Overview:
System Version:Mac OS X 10.6.7 (10J869) Kernel Versionarwin 10.7.0 Boot Volume:Macintosh HD Boot Mode:Normal Computer Name:xxx User Name:xxx Secure Virtual Memory:Enabled 64-bit Kernel and Extensions:No
Parallels installed - RIM asked me to switch it off, not just sleep it like I normally do.
I hope that that helps someone out there.
SDK

When using office for mac or i studio after inserting several pictures, my computer locks up and the only way I can fix it is to do a force quit. Why does it do this and how I I get it fixed without a force quit?

I have a mac book, with office for mac and iStudio installed. When I try to create a document using either one of these; after inserting several photos, the computer locks up and the only way I can get it to unlock is to do a force quit. Why does it do this, and how can I get it to unlock without having to do a force quit?

Are you using versions of the software that are compatible with the version of OS X you have installed? Very often such lockups are caused by application incompatibility.
The problem may also come from trying to use both sets of applications at the same time while not having enough RAM installed. Adding more RAM may fix the problem.
The problem can arise from corrupted support files such as preference files or Application Support files or corrupted cache files.
The image files you are using may also be corrupt thus causing the problem.
You might start with:
Kappy's Personal Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
For disk repairs use Disk Utility. For situations DU cannot handle the best third-party utilities are: Disk Warrior; DW only fixes problems with the disk directory, but most disk problems are caused by directory corruption; Disk Warrior 4.x is now Intel Mac compatible. TechTool Pro provides additional repair options including file repair and recovery, system diagnostics, and disk defragmentation. TechTool Pro 4.5.1 or higher are Intel Mac compatible; Drive Genius is similar to TechTool Pro in terms of the various repair services provided. Versions 1.5.1 or later are Intel Mac compatible.
OS X performs certain maintenance functions that are scheduled to occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly period. The maintenance scripts run in the early AM only if the computer is turned on 24/7 (no sleep.) If this isn't the case, then an excellent solution is to download and install a shareware utility such as Macaroni, JAW PseudoAnacron, or Anacron that will automate the maintenance activity regardless of whether the computer is turned off or asleep. Dependence upon third-party utilities to run the periodic maintenance scripts had been significantly reduced in Tiger and Leopard. These utilities have limited or no functionality with Snow Leopard or Lion and should not be installed.
OS X automatically defragments files less than 20 MBs in size, so unless you have a disk full of very large files there's little need for defragmenting the hard drive. As for virus protection there are few if any such animals affecting OS X. You can protect the computer easily using the freeware Open Source virus protection software ClamXAV. Personally I would avoid most commercial anti-virus software because of their potential for causing problems.
I would also recommend downloading the shareware utility TinkerTool System that you can use for periodic maintenance such as removing old log files and archives, clearing caches, etc. Other utilities are also available such as Onyx, Lion Cache Cleaner, CockTail, for example.
For emergency repairs install the freeware utility Applejack. If you cannot start up in OS X, you may be able to start in single-user mode from which you can run Applejack to do a whole set of repair and maintenance routines from the commandline. Note that AppleJack 1.5 is required for Leopard. AppleJack 1.6 is compatible with Snow Leopard. There is no confirmation that this version also works with Lion.
When you install any new system software or updates be sure to repair the hard drive and permissions beforehand. I also recommend booting into safe mode before doing system software updates.
Get an external Firewire drive at least equal in size to the internal hard drive and make (and maintain) a bootable clone/backup. You can make a bootable clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can also make and maintain clones with good backup software. My personal recommendations are (order is not significant):
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Data Backup
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I have a MS Office for Mac CD, how do I install the software onto my MacBook Pro (Retina Display)?

I have a MS Office for Mac CD, how do I install the software onto my MacBook Pro (Retina Display)? It does not have a CD drive.

If all else fails, try this. i used to do it all the time before. might or might not work with the new office.
if you have access to another computer with a cd/dvd rom, copy the entire contents of the cd on a thumb drive.
insert the thumb drive in your MB and do the install from there.
However, if you have the newer version of MS Office, Bandit's suggestion is much better.

How do I install software (specifically Office for Mac) on a MacBook Air?

How do I install software (specifically Office for Mac) on my MacBook Air? Thanks.

Q7: How do I activate?
A7: To activate the product, follow these steps:
1. Launch application and click Enter your product key.
2. Review the Software License Agreement and click Continue.
3. You must agree to Software License Agreement. Click Continue.
4. Enter your product key and click Activate. The Activation Wizard automatically contacts the Microsoft licensing servers through your Internet connection. When you activate the product by using the Internet, the product key is sent to Microsoft through an encrypted transfer. If you decide to activate the product through the Internet and you are not already connected, the wizard alerts you that there is no connection. Click either Activate by Phone or Activate later. Note Do not lose the product key. Keep the packaging, or note the number. Keep the number information in a safe location. Your product key is a unique sequence of 25 letters and numbers divided into groups of 5. If you purchased a box with a DVD: The product is located on the back of the Office for Mac DVD sleeve. If you purchase through a web site: The product key is sent to you in email with the title Microsoft Office for Mac – Order Confirmation”
5. If the activation is successful, you receive the following message:
Your copy of <product title> is now activated.
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Hyperlinks from Office for Mac don't work after I installed OS Mountain Lion

I installed OS Mountain Lion a week ago. Since then hyperlinks have not functioned from e g Word, Excel or Outlook for Mac. I am running MS Office for Mac 2011.
I was earlier using Snow Leopard and did not have any problems with that at all!
Needless to say, this is quite urgent as many emails contain important links, which I am unable to use
Is this a known bug??

Office 2004 is a PowerPC-only suite and will not run under Mountain Lion. You'll need to upgrade to Office 2008 or Office 2011, or get one of the various programs/suites that can open and save in Office format (Apple's iWork apps, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org, etc.)
Or you'll have to downgrade back to Mac OS X 10.6.
Regards.

Can i use microsoft office for mac on windows 7 installed on macbook pro?, can i use microsoft office for mac on windows 7 installed on macbook pro?

I have recently installed Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro (2011). I have also recently got Microsoft office for Mac 2011. Can somebody please advise if it is possible to use (install) office for mac 2011 on this windows 7 that i have installed. If possible, how to do it?

No it is not possible.
You can use office for mac, on OSX, but not on windows.
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What version of office for mac is mininally needed to be installed on 10.9? I just tried my own 2004, which as too old, am hoping 2008 or 2011 since I don't want to buy a new one...

Hi,
I work on a second hand macbook pro running on 10.9 and now want office for mac on it, additionally to the sofware I already have.
On my old macbook I had office 2004 and since I still have two product codes unused was hoping these can still be used, but I tried to install it and it's just not supported anymore.
Since I don't have a lot of budget right now I hope 2008 may be possible to be installed since I can get one for only a little money (want no illegal copies), but it's a shame to get it if it turns out not to work.......I read somewhere 2008 is not supported anymore but I don't know if that necessarily means it cannot be installed.....
or do I need 2011 at least?
Or would 10.9 actually only allow the latest 2013 version to be installed?
I'd like to know before buying anything......
Right now it actually has an office 2011 version installed by the previous user but unfortunately that one was not activated and I have no way to retrieve the product code.
as i said, i like it to be legal, that's why I prefer buying the original software and the older versions can be found cheaper......
I hope someone can give me some advice!
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Office 2011 is the current boxed version for the Mac. The two versions are Home and Business. The difference (besides price) is that the Business version includes Outlook. Both contain Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Actually, the Home version also has Outlook hidden on the disk. If you decided later you want to use Outlook, you can call Microsoft for an unlock code to install it from the Home version disk. The unlock cost is essentially the difference between the Home and Business versions.
You mentioned Office 2013, but that's the current Windows version. MS hasn't really stated one way or another if there will be a feature comparable boxed Mac version. If there is, it looks like we won't see it until sometime in 2014. To get the current functionality of Office 2013 in a Mac product, you'd have to purchase the subscription based Office 365.
It does depend on your needs. Often, Office must be used for true compatibility with people you work, or collaborate with. It also has many features the free alternatives don't offer, and can't import or replicate. Otherwise, as Gary noted, Open Office is a good free choice.

Error Msg when installing Office for Mac 2008 on New Mac Book Pro

Why Am I getting the message "Classic environment no longer supported" when I try to install Office for Mac 2008 install on a Late 2011 Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2
Here is a screen shot:

And for what it's worth, my choice would be (and is) LibreOffice, which I've used for about a year with nearly complete satisfaction. Last time I tried it three or four years ago, OpenOffice had the ugly, unrefined appearance of a Windows application; it had no Mac interface at all. That might actually be comforting to someone coming to the Mac from Windows, but as a 27-year Mac user, I hated it. I don't know whether OO has gotten a facelift in the intervening years.
The intermediate step between OO and LO was NeoOffice, which I used for several years. It was OpenOffice with a Mac face, and I liked it well enough. LibreOffice is its further evolution, more compatible with the latest MS Office files.

How do i install office for mac 2008 to my new i mac which has no optical drive. I have the Office discs and product key

how do i install office for mac 2008 to my new i mac which has no optical drive. I have the Office discs and product key

You could purchase any commonly available external USB DVD/CD writer, such as the excellent LG brand units sold on Amazon, for about $30 US. I've used an LG writer for years to save wear and tear on my older Superdrive.

How to help my friend install Microsoft Office for Mac 2008

Hello, I have a friend in North Carolina whose mom recently got a MacBook Pro running OS X Mountian Lion (10.8), he will be coming on to join this discussion after I post it. He needs Microsoft Office for his mom and I just happened to have purchase 3 licenses (two of which I have already utilized). While talking to him over a Facetime call, I walked him through the steps of getting the free office for mac 2008 package from download.com (which seemed kind of sketchy). While the download actually looked legitimate, we ran the installer and it gave some kind of weird error message that said something like "Could not be installed onto Macintosh HD because the Mac OS X is not on that parition" (I'm paraphrasing my friend will contribute the actual message). Could someone please walk us through an easier (and preferably more secure) process? We just need to get to the point where I can give him my last license key. Thanks!
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You will have to check with Microsoft but I think what you are doing is illegal. The 3 license pack I think means 1 user 3 computers, not 2 users 3 computers.
You might have better luck posting on the Office for Mac forum. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac?auth=1

I have tried to install office for mac and an iWork trial and each time I go to install my "terminal" opens with the heading bash-80X24 and in the box reads Joel$-office installer.mpkg joel$ . nothing further happens

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This is thread from Apple discussions.
Look for the suggestion from Shootist007 towards the end of the 2nd page.
It is just may be useful.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3709115?start=15&tstart=0

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I buy Office for Mac, and a new Mac Air ... how do I install it, with out the cd unit? ... there´s a link in apple.com where i can download it?

There isn't one on Apple's site, but if you have the product key, there's one on Microsoft's site. Click here.
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Sorry also not.
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