Office 2003 updates when I don't have Office 2003

I have repeatedly had Microsoft Update download a number of updates for
Office 2003.
These have always failed and I have searched for answers.
Everyone is telling me to check OSE, and that's all fine. It's started and
on Manual.
I have come to the realisation that I don't actually have Office 2003.

Update is trying to tell me to install updates:
Security Update for Office 2003 (KB954478)
Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB953404)
Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB921598)

I get this error code for all of the updates:
Installation Failure
Error Code: 0x80070643
Try to install the update again, or request help from one of the following
resources.

I am currently running Office XP. Could this be the reason why they won't
install?
I have tried hiding them, but Microsoft tells me in giant red letters that
it's a critical update and should not be hidden.
Is there any other way to fix this problem? Or should I just hide the
updates and ignore the red letters. Will this interrupt any further updates
to my system?
Thanks in advance for your help. I know this question has been asked 100
times, but no answer has helped me.
Cheers

> I am currently running Office XP. Could this be the reason why they won't
> install?

No, but it's the reason why the updates are being offered and should be
installed: "2003 Office Web Components" was probably installed by another
application.

Try inserting your Office 2003 CD into the appropriate drive bay before
attempting to install the updates. Or you can...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB954478).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net

Damsel13 wrote:
> I have repeatedly had Microsoft Update download a number of updates for
> Office 2003.
> These have always failed and I have searched for answers.
> Everyone is telling me to check OSE, and that's all fine. It's started and
> on Manual.
> I have come to the realisation that I don't actually have Office 2003.
>
> Update is trying to tell me to install updates:
> Security Update for Office 2003 (KB954478)
> Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB953404)
> Security Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB921598)
>
> I get this error code for all of the updates:
> Installation Failure
> Error Code: 0x80070643
> Try to install the update again, or request help from one of the following
> resources.
>
> I am currently running Office XP. Could this be the reason why they won't
> install?
> I have tried hiding them, but Microsoft tells me in giant red letters that
> it's a critical update and should not be hidden.
> Is there any other way to fix this problem? Or should I just hide the
> updates and ignore the red letters. Will this interrupt any further
> updates
> to my system?
> Thanks in advance for your help. I know this question has been asked 100
> times, but no answer has helped me.
> Cheers