Re: Windows XP Pro SP2 Beta, Auto Update, and Office 2003 SP1

Ron_D wrote:
> Hi All! I'm running SP2 Beta on my machine, but to have installed
> this I had to update the Automatic Update program for Windows. Now,
> there is SP1 for Office 2003. The Office Automatic Update detection
> software isn't detecting the new updates. I'm thinking that the
> Windows and Office Auto Update software utilize some of the same
> files. Can anyone help? I would like to install the SP1 for Office
> 2003.

So download it and install it...

You knew how to install the BETA of SP2 and the risks involved there, I
would have assumed you would know how to get SP1 for Office 2003 as a
seperate install and install it.

If you go here:
http://office.microsoft.com
There is a link at the top that says "Download Office 2003 SP1" and if you
click on it, takes you here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
( Shorter Link: http://snipurl.com/81qe )

Where you can download the 18396 KB - 73906 KB file (18MB to 73MB) and save
it to your machine.
(Even describes what the two files that you have a choice of are..) Once
saved to your machine, double click to run it and install it.

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Ron_D wrote:
> Shenan, thank you for your response. I guess I wasn't clear enough.
> I know where and how to download the Service Packs manually. I would
> like for the Auto Update to detect the Service Packs seeing that this
> must be a bug.


Well, not really a "bug", as you are using Beta Software. heh

Warning and Notice Windows Update version 5 includes pre-release software
and a pre-release update service. They are provided for testing purposes
only and technical support is not available.

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completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without warranties of any
kind, express or implied. In other words, read up before you take any
advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions.