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Asked: 2026-05-17T01:22:55+00:00

I have a windows service (currently running under Windows 2003 Server) that needs to

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I have a windows service (currently running under Windows 2003 Server) that needs to interact with a few word documents using automation. This Service needs to move to a new server.

Is it possible to install and invoke word documents in a Windows 2008 R2 Server Core Machine?

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    Yes, just use a silent install to get Office 2007 on your Server Core box – refer to TechNet’s Office Resource Kit for deployment options. A couple of notes:

    1. The only Office components documented that are not supported directly for Server Core installations are Project Server and SharePoint Server. They won’t even install.
    2. You cannot invoke any Word command that requires the client app to .Visible = True. It will result in failure.
    3. Using PowerShell to automate Word is probably the easiest way work with Server Core and Office. With some COM features, you may need to create a .NET wrapper instead of calling from PS directly (most notatably WordBasic calls).
    4. It’s all been said before about not doing on Office Automation on the server – but that’s not the advice you need. So, make sure you read this: Considerations for server-side Automation of Office
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