Win XP Update Svc Pack 3

I am trying to update my Windows XP. I have never had a problem with this in
the past. The update tells me I need Service Pack 3, and when I attempt to
down load it I get a message asking me to "insert the MS Office XP Standard
for Students and Teachers disc and click OK". The problem is I do not have
the disc...lost somewhere in a move. What are my alternatives?

Your alternative is to find/buy another disk.

"WBrigitte" <> wrote in message
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|I am trying to update my Windows XP. I have never had a problem with this
in
| the past. The update tells me I need Service Pack 3, and when I attempt
to
| down load it I get a message asking me to "insert the MS Office XP
Standard
| for Students and Teachers disc and click OK". The problem is I do not
have
| the disc...lost somewhere in a move. What are my alternatives?

Try the full file -
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
To install SP3 without the original Office XP CD

When installing SP3, you may be prompted to insert one or more of your original Office XP
CD-ROMs. If you do not have access to your original Office XP CD-ROM you can install
Office XP SP3 Full File Version (58925 KB). Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete installation. Note: Some users will still be prompted for the original CD when
using the Office XP SP3 Full File Version, depending on your installation of Office XP.
For more information, please see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article, (828451) OFFXP: Why
Service Packs, Updates, and Security Patches May Require the Office XP CD-ROM.



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"WBrigitte" <> wrote in message
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|I am trying to update my Windows XP. I have never had a problem with this in
| the past. The update tells me I need Service Pack 3, and when I attempt to
| down load it I get a message asking me to "insert the MS Office XP Standard
| for Students and Teachers disc and click OK". The problem is I do not have
| the disc...lost somewhere in a move. What are my alternatives?

Thanks to both of you who wrote to help me. I have been unsuccessful, but I
am wondering if one of the reasons given in the KB article 828451 might apply
to me and perhaps be a way around. That will take some troubleshooting to
determine.

If I purchase a new disc, would I be able to install it without impact to my
current files? If I am buying a new disc, should I upgrade while I am at it?
Further advice much appreciated.

Thanks again for the help. It is such a relief to have a quick response
when one has spent hours pulling hair out to try and figure this out!!!


"WBrigitte" wrote:

> I am trying to update my Windows XP. I have never had a problem with this in
> the past. The update tells me I need Service Pack 3, and when I attempt to
> down load it I get a message asking me to "insert the MS Office XP Standard
> for Students and Teachers disc and click OK". The problem is I do not have
> the disc...lost somewhere in a move. What are my alternatives?

Perhaps you can get a replacement from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246

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"WBrigitte" <> wrote in message
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>I am trying to update my Windows XP. I have never had a problem with
>this in
> the past. The update tells me I need Service Pack 3, and when I
> attempt to
> down load it I get a message asking me to "insert the MS Office XP
> Standard
> for Students and Teachers disc and click OK". The problem is I do
> not have
> the disc...lost somewhere in a move. What are my alternatives?