The original installation Source "Path" may be changed
There are multiple installations of different MS Office Products
Microsoft offers this Registry repair for Office 2003:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884298
Caution: Microsoft says, "Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk."
SYMPTOMS
When you try to install a Microsoft Office 2003 service pack from the Microsoft Office Update Web site or the Microsoft Download Center, you receive an error message. Additionally, you cannot install the Office 2003 service pack. When you try to install an Office 2003 service pack from the Microsoft Office Update Web site, you receive the following error message: Installation Unsuccessful
When you try to install an Office 2003 service pack from the Microsoft Download Center, you receive the following error message:
The update cannot be applied.
CAUSE
This issue may occur because the Microsoft Windows Registry is corrupted and a registry key that provides the path of the original installation source for the Microsoft Office 2003 program is missing. Or, some third-party programs that modify the Microsoft Windows Registry removed the registry keys that are required by the Office 2003 Setup program.
The Wise Old Blogger recommends a Registry backup before making any changes:
"How to backup, edit and restore the Registry..."
from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=322756
Have Fun!
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Cannot install MS Office Update
Posted - January 28 2006 : 12:25:56 PM
