When trying to install office xp SP3 I got Error: 0x57A

What does this mean? how do I fix it? it's been buggin me for about a month

I had the exact same problem. Try this, but heed the warning if you are
unfamiliar with modifying registry settings:

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.


1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. In Registry Editor, locate and then click the subkey that is listed by
the error message.
3. On the Edit menu, click Permissions.
4. Under Group or user names, click Everyone.
Note You must add the Everyone group if it is not available. To do this,
follow these steps:a. In the Permission for Office dialog box, click Add.
b. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click Advanced.
c. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click Find Now.
d. Under Name (RDN), click Everyone, and then click OK.
e. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click OK.

5. Under Permissions for Everyone, click to select the Full Control check
box.
6. Click OK.
7. Quit Registry Editor.
8. Run the Setup program for your Office program.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/838687/en-us

"Captain Stache" wrote:

> What does this mean? how do I fix it? it's been buggin me for about a month

Thanks so much. Solved my problem, and the instructions were excellent.

"Akshun" wrote:

> I had the exact same problem. Try this, but heed the warning if you are
> unfamiliar with modifying registry settings:
>
> 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.
>
>
> 1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
> 2. In Registry Editor, locate and then click the subkey that is listed by
> the error message.
> 3. On the Edit menu, click Permissions.
> 4. Under Group or user names, click Everyone.
> Note You must add the Everyone group if it is not available. To do this,
> follow these steps:a. In the Permission for Office dialog box, click Add.
> b. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click Advanced.
> c. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click Find Now.
> d. Under Name (RDN), click Everyone, and then click OK.
> e. In the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box, click OK.
>
> 5. Under Permissions for Everyone, click to select the Full Control check
> box.
> 6. Click OK.
> 7. Quit Registry Editor.
> 8. Run the Setup program for your Office program.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/838687/en-us
>
> "Captain Stache" wrote:
>
> > What does this mean? how do I fix it? it's been buggin me for about a month