MATLAB: Can I install 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Microsoft Office 2010 on the same machine

Question

I have installed Microsoft Office 2010 32-bit on my machine. I have installed MATLAB 64-bit on my computer and I would like to connect to Access 64-bit. However, since I want to keep my previous Office I would like to know if it is possible to install both 32-bit and 64-bit versions side-by-side.

Answer 1

From the Microsoft documentation, the 64-bit version of Office 2010 is not compatible with any other 32-bit version of Office programs:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/choose-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-version-of-microsoft-office-HA010369476.aspx

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee691831.aspx#odc_office2010_Compatibility32bit64bit_FrequentlyAskedQuestions

There are no workarounds.