I have installed Trados 2006 with upgrade 2007 on my new PC but I cannot see the Trados buttons in Word 2007....why?

Question

Do I need to install Windows 2010? 
 or buy a new upgrade? or the new programme 2017? 
 Will all my previous translation memories be read by the new programme? 
 I am a freelancer since 10 year and I don't want to loose all my jobs!!

Paul · Answer

Hi Ileana Cari , 
 
This is most likely because you have a version of Word that is too modern for the old Trados application... or maybe because you have a 64-bit version of Office? If you want to continue using the old translation software then you have to continue using the old MS Office software too. 
 
If you upgrade your software to Studio 2017 you will be able to use your old memories but you'll have to upgrade them to the new format. You can do this via the software as there is an upgrade Wizard available. 
 
You might find this article useful: 
 
 multifarious.filkin.com/.../ 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

Paul · Answer

Hi Ileana Cari , 
 
It's not the PC that's the problem... everyone has 64-bit these days... it's the version of Office. If that's 64-bit then the toolbar macros won't work. I didn't give you the links to the article to fix your problem... it was to show you how to use your old resources if you upgrade. 
 
I can't fix your problem... it probably just too old. If you want to use old software you have to keep an old setup. Your problem could be related to your version of windows or your version of office. Certainly we have not tested Trados 2006 on anything for over ten years! 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

Paul · Answer

Hi Ileana Cari , 
 
I still don't know what version of Office you have.... W10 is not the office version. But perhaps this article will be helpful for you? 
 
 gateway.sdl.com/CommunityKnowledge 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

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I have installed Trados 2006 with upgrade 2007 on my new PC but I cannot see the Trados buttons in Word 2007....why?