Re: automatic update problem

Error Code: 0x8024002D
means - a full-file patch failed because the source was required

If you were downloading a patch, repair Office XP install and try the patch again or
try installing the patch with the Office XP CD in the installation drive.

and/or
You receive the "This patch package could not be opened" error message in an Office
program
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;295823

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"kitty4eva" <> wrote in message
news:E1831037-04AE-4123-9D40-...
|i keep getting an automatic update warning but can't update a particular
| programme. the error messages are
| 0x8024002d
| pub.msi microsoft publisher
| the file is not a valid installation package
| office xp service pack 3
| cannot find this error message on the update help site
| not too good on the computer so any help would be gratefully received
|