SP3 offered

I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
Win Defender
Windows SP3 (YES)
Junk filter for Outlook

Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
individually but this update included them all in one pack.
I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
disappeared!
As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing has
happened since.
Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if anybody
has had a similar experience.

"Smirnoff" <> wrote in message
news:8F7DC318-B664-4199-A700-...
> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
> Win Defender
> Windows SP3 (YES)
> Junk filter for Outlook
>
> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
> disappeared!
> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing
> has happened since.
> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if
> anybody has had a similar experience.
>

Sorry, went to MS Update anyway and now see that it is Office SP3.
However, still don't know why the auto update (inform only) download
aborted.

"Smirnoff" wrote:

> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
> Win Defender
> Windows SP3 (YES)
> Junk filter for Outlook
>
> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
> disappeared!
> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing has
> happened since.
> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if anybody
> has had a similar experience.
>
>
Yes had a similar experience. I went to Microsoft Ofice Update and
downloaded the program from there.

Is it the size of the upgrade that stops it from being downloaded.

Serge

"Serge" <> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Smirnoff" wrote:
>
>> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
>> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
>> Win Defender
>> Windows SP3 (YES)
>> Junk filter for Outlook
>>
>> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
>> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
>> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
>> disappeared!
>> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing
>> has
>> happened since.
>> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if
>> anybody
>> has had a similar experience.
>>
>>
> Yes had a similar experience. I went to Microsoft Ofice Update and
> downloaded the program from there.
>
> Is it the size of the upgrade that stops it from being downloaded.
>
> Serge


Could well be the size but that would indicate some kind of bug.
It would be interesting to find out the experience of other users who
have the other two options for Auto Update selected i.e.
Auto download and install, or
Download but do not install.
It may be that it's only the "Inform" option that has this problem with
large files.

"Smirnoff" wrote:

>
>
> "Serge" <> wrote in message
> news:5A314E03-DE77-48A4-BB57-...
> >
> >
> > "Smirnoff" wrote:
> >
> >> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
> >> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
> >> Win Defender
> >> Windows SP3 (YES)
> >> Junk filter for Outlook
> >>
> >> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
> >> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
> >> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
> >> disappeared!
> >> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing
> >> has
> >> happened since.
> >> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if
> >> anybody
> >> has had a similar experience.
> >>
> >>
> > Yes had a similar experience. I went to Microsoft Ofice Update and
> > downloaded the program from there.
> >
> > Is it the size of the upgrade that stops it from being downloaded.
> >
> > Serge
>
>
> Could well be the size but that would indicate some kind of bug.
> It would be interesting to find out the experience of other users who
> have the other two options for Auto Update selected i.e.
> Auto download and install, or
> Download but do not install.
> It may be that it's only the "Inform" option that has this problem with
> large files.
>
>
>

I have down loaded the updates but the installation failed. Any ideas why?

"Smirnoff" wrote:

>
>
> "Serge" <> wrote in message
> news:5A314E03-DE77-48A4-BB57-...
> >
> >
> > "Smirnoff" wrote:
> >
> >> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
> >> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
> >> Win Defender
> >> Windows SP3 (YES)
> >> Junk filter for Outlook
> >>
> >> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
> >> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
> >> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
> >> disappeared!
> >> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing
> >> has
> >> happened since.
> >> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if
> >> anybody
> >> has had a similar experience.
> >>
> >>
> > Yes had a similar experience. I went to Microsoft Ofice Update and
> > downloaded the program from there.
> >
> > Is it the size of the upgrade that stops it from being downloaded.
> >
> > Serge
>
>
> Could well be the size but that would indicate some kind of bug.
> It would be interesting to find out the experience of other users who
> have the other two options for Auto Update selected i.e.
> Auto download and install, or
> Download but do not install.
> It may be that it's only the "Inform" option that has this problem with
> large files.
>
>
>

The installation may fail if there are any Office programs open during
installation attempt, like Outlook, etc. Also it may be helpful to
temporarily quit or exit any security programs during the installation. If
there is a HIPS program running, set it to learning and/or install mode
during the service pack installation.

"TV" wrote:

> I have down loaded the updates but the installation failed. Any ideas why?

Translation: Servers overwhelmed by others trying to download Office 2003
SP3, too; Try again later.

Download for manual installation:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...2-5e3c1132f206
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


Smirnoff wrote:
> I have my auto updates set to inform but not to download or install.
> Today, the yellow shield appeared and I was informed of 3 updates:
> Win Defender
> Windows SP3 (YES)
> Junk filter for Outlook
>
> Clicking on SP3, I was informed that some elements had been released
> individually but this update included them all in one pack.
> I clicked "Download" and a minute or so later the yellow shield
> disappeared!
> As SP3 showed over 100MB, I thought I'd give it a while but nothing has
> happened since.
> Before going to the MS Update site, I thought I'd post to see if anybody
> has had a similar experience.