Why can't I update office

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From: Bill (Bill_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/26/04 

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 03:37:02 -0800

I have tried about everything to get my Office 2003 to update automatically,
but it won't. The detect and reoair fuction doesn't work either. I have
downloaded the LIS Tool, but that doesn't work. When I try to install or
repair from the original disk, it says; the installation source for this
product is not available. Verify that the sourse exist and that you can
access it. I don't know how to verify if it is there. The Office 2003 I
have is one I purchased. I also get the message: The Office Update site is
unable to check for updates on this computer. This may be happening because
of one of the following reasons:

You do not have administrative privileges for this computer.
There is a network problem and the detection catalog used by the Office
Update site failed to download. Go back to the Downloads home page and try
running detection again.
Windows Installer patch files (.MSP files) from previously applied Office
updates are missing from the \Windows\Installer hidden directory on your
computer. MSP files are stored on your computer after update installation
completes because they need to be referenced for future update operations. If
the files are missing you will not be able to apply Office updates. You may
also be unable to uninstall Office products as a result of the same problem.
Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for assistance.
You installed Office updates in the past and then upgraded from Windows
Installer version 1.0 to Windows Installer version 1.1. For more information
see the KB article Windows Installer May Prompt for Install Source if
Unavailable.

I need Help.

Bill

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