OfficeWriter for .NET

Server

OS: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Vista, Windows 7
- 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported
.Net Framework: 2.0 Full Frameworks (Client not supported) or later
- .Net 3.5 or later is required for SharePoint Integration
IIS: 6 or above

Client

OS: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Vista, Windows 7
Office versions: 2003, 2007, 2010
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack is required for viewing OOXML files in Office 2003.

OfficeWriter for SSRS

Server Requirements (OfficeWriter renderer)

OS: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Vista, Windows 7
- 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported
SQL Server Reporting Services: 32-bit or 64-bit, Standard, Developer, Enterprise editions
- SSRS 2005 - OfficeWriter 3 and above
- SSRS 2008/2008 R2 - OfficeWriter 4 and above
- SSRS 2012 - OfficeWriter 8.2 and above
.Net Framework:
- Reporting Services 2005: .Net 2.0 or later
- Reporting Services 2008: .Net 3.5 or later
IIS: 6 or above

Client Requirements (OfficeWriter Designer)

OS: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Vista, Windows 7
Office version:
- Designer 8.1 and later:
  - 32-bit Office 2010 SP1, security update KB2597986
  - Office 2007, SP2/SP3, security update KB2687441
- Designer 8.0 and earlier:
  - Office 2007 SP2/SP3, security update KB2687441
  - Office 2003 SP3, security update KB2726929

The service packs and security updates may not be installed automatically by Windows updates. Service packs are available for download from Microsoft's Service Pack Download Center. The security updates for each version of Office are available in the MS12-060 Security Bulletin.

MS Query
MS Query is part of Microsoft Office, but may not be installed by default. To install MS Query:
1. Have your Office Installation CD ready.
2. Open Microsoft Excel.
3. Open the Data menu.
4. Select Import External Data > New Database Query. You will be prompted to install MS Query.

The version of the OfficeWriter Designer should be the same version, or earlier, than the version of OfficeWriter on the server. Generally we recommend using the same version number for OfficeWriter for Reporting Services on the server and client.