In Mac OS X, uninstalling programs simply requires you to drag the program's application folder into the Trash. This method works for uninstalling Microsoft Office 2008, but you must also use a special utility to remove update records if your copy of Office if the program is experiencing problems. Once you have fully uninstalled Office 2008, you can reinstall it using your Microsoft Office 2008 installation disc.
Instructions
Uninstall Office 2008
1. Click the "Finder" icon on your dock. The "Finder" icon is a blue square with a face on it.
2. Click the "Applications" folder link in the left pane of the "Finder" window.
3. Double-click the "Microsoft Office 2008" folder.
4. Double-click the "Additional Tools" folder.
5. Double-click the "Remove Office" folder.
6. Double-click "Remove Office" and follow the on-screen prompts to completely uninstall the Office 2008 productivity suite.
Reinstall Office 2008
7. Exit out of any open programs.
8. Insert your Microsoft Office 2008 disc. If the installer doesn't start automatically, double-click the "Microsoft Office 2008" icon on the desktop.
9. Double-click the "Office Installer" icon.
10. Click "Continue" at the next three prompts.
11. Click "Agree" to accept the license agreement.
12. Enter your name, company name (if applicable) and Office 2008 product key, then click "Continue."
13. Click "Continue" again, then click "Continue Installation."
14. Select "Macintosh HD" from the list of available disks, and click "Continue."
15. Click "Install," enter your account name and password when prompted, and click "OK."
16. Wait for the installation to run, then click "Continue."
17.Click "Continue" again and click "Close" to close the installer.
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