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Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

 

I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

golf handicap system is working just fine now.

 

Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

 

Many thanks in Advance.....

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Guest DL

Guest DL

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Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Perhaps the problem is with your Golf app, see if they offer any updates

 

"Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that when

> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was not

> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>

> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my golf

> handicap system is working just fine now.

>

> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>

> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

You should have been updating Microsoft office all along. Another option is

to install the golf handicap program AFTER Sp3.

"Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that when

> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was not

> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>

> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my golf

> handicap system is working just fine now.

>

> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>

> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest Thee Chicago Wolf

Guest Thee Chicago Wolf

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

>You should have been updating Microsoft office all along. Another option is

>to install the golf handicap program AFTER Sp3.

>"Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

>news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that when

>> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

>> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was not

>> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

>> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>

>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my golf

>> handicap system is working just fine now.

>>

>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>

>> Many thanks in Advance.....

 

Have you been to Office Update to make sure all your Office apps are

fully up to date? That's strange for it to ask for something Excel

related when SP3 for XP is installed.

 

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

==========================

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

 

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

 

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

 

.. US:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. CA:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. UK:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. AU:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

 

Stephen Blakley wrote:

> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>

> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>

> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>

> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Yes! But, who is this response for? I haven't had a problem.

"Thee Chicago Wolf" <.@.> wrote in message

news:ohs754hfi7etfdv8ij08guhde3l8rrsav3@4ax.com...

> >You should have been updating Microsoft office all along. Another option

> >is

>>to install the golf handicap program AFTER Sp3.

>>"Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

>>news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>> when

>>> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

>>> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was

>>> not

>>> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

>>> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>

>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>> golf

>>> handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>

>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>

>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>

> Have you been to Office Update to make sure all your Office apps are

> fully up to date? That's strange for it to ask for something Excel

> related when SP3 for XP is installed.

>

> - Thee Chicago Wolf

Guest Stephen Blakley

Guest Stephen Blakley

Posted
Posted

SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

OK, now I am getting a bit ticked off.....even thought I did a system

restore to a point BEFORE my Service Pack 3 was installed, the computer

automatically reinstalled it after being booted up. (I do have the

automatic updates on, so I can't complain about that).

 

BUT

 

Now I cannot open a Power Point file directly from my emails any longer.

The service pack apparently tells the computer to look for a 2003

program, just like in the Excel. I have to save the Power Point file to

my hard drive and then open it in my 2000 version.

 

In response all of your generous responses to the original post seen

below (and I thank you so much in advance):

1) It cant be just the Golf Handicap Program because it now happens in

Power Point.

2) I guess I could have been updating MS Office all along, but

everything still worked so there was no reason. I guess they are now

FORCING me to do this...but in my opinion, that is just another

Microsoft's way of doing things. It does not leave a good taste in my

mouth.

3) No, Excel 2003 is not installed because I never upgraded it, but as I

type this, I am simultaneously in chat with the people on the site you

provided,

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

 

I will keep you informed...

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

DL wrote:

> Perhaps the problem is with your Golf app, see if they offer any updates

>

> "Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

> news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that when

>> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

>> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was not

>> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

>> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>

>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my golf

>> handicap system is working just fine now.

>>

>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>

>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>

>

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Please start a new thread about this. Keep in mind that users who did NOT

have any problems installing or after installing SP3 (i.e., the majority of

WinXP users) have no reason to post to these newsgroups.

 

The only prerequisite for SP3 is having WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2 installed.

You should always keep your drivers, etc., updated anyway.

 

Support for WinXP SP2 ends in July 2010: After that, you'll need SP3

installed to be offered any further Windows Updates and to qualify for

continuing WinXP Support (which ends 08 April 2014).

 

 

MedRxman wrote:

> Mr. Bear...

>

> I as ONE always try to read all details prior to updates, however I

> believe

> that the update product should also check to make sure that the system has

> the prerequisites prior to allowing the update to continue.

>

> There has been so many issues with SP3 that I do not think I will update

> to

> SP3 for fear of one of my other programs not working or the possibility of

> something not working because of an updated driver needed.

>

> Why fix what ain't broke?

>

> BL

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

>> ==========================

>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>>

>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>>

>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>>

>> . US:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . CA:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . UK:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . AU:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |

>> select

>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

>> --

>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>

>>

>> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>

>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>

>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>

>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Did I say Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior to installing WinXP

SP3?? No, I just asked if it was installed.

 

MedRxman wrote:

> Please show me the link where Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior

> to

> Windows XP SP3.

>

> Thanks

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

>> ==========================

>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>>

>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>>

>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>>

>> . US:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . CA:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . UK:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . AU:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>

>> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |

>> select

>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

>> --

>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>

>>

>> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>

>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>

>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>

>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

Re: SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

Please do not change or edit the subject when replying to your thread,

Stephen.

 

Stephen Blakley wrote:

> OK, now I am getting a bit ticked off.....even thought I did a system

> restore to a point BEFORE my Service Pack 3 was installed, the computer

> automatically reinstalled it after being booted up. (I do have the

> automatic updates on, so I can't complain about that).

>

> BUT

>

> Now I cannot open a Power Point file directly from my emails any longer.

> The service pack apparently tells the computer to look for a 2003

> program, just like in the Excel. I have to save the Power Point file to

> my hard drive and then open it in my 2000 version.

>

> In response all of your generous responses to the original post seen

> below (and I thank you so much in advance):

> 1) It cant be just the Golf Handicap Program because it now happens in

> Power Point.

> 2) I guess I could have been updating MS Office all along, but

> everything still worked so there was no reason. I guess they are now

> FORCING me to do this...but in my opinion, that is just another

> Microsoft's way of doing things. It does not leave a good taste in my

> mouth.

> 3) No, Excel 2003 is not installed because I never upgraded it, but as I

> type this, I am simultaneously in chat with the people on the site you

> provided,

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

>

> I will keep you informed...

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

> DL wrote:

>> Perhaps the problem is with your Golf app, see if they offer any updates

>>

>> "Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

>> news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>> when

>>> I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a window

>>> would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I was

>>> not

>>> able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000 installed

>>> Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>

>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>> golf

>>> handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>

>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>

>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest MedRxman

Guest MedRxman

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Mr. Bear...

 

I as ONE always try to read all details prior to updates, however I believe

that the update product should also check to make sure that the system has

the prerequisites prior to allowing the update to continue.

 

There has been so many issues with SP3 that I do not think I will update to

SP3 for fear of one of my other programs not working or the possibility of

something not working because of an updated driver needed.

 

Why fix what ain't broke?

 

BL

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

> ==========================

> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>

> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>

> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>

> . US:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . CA:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . UK:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . AU:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

> --

> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

>

> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>

>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>

>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>

>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>

Guest MedRxman

Guest MedRxman

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Please show me the link where Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior to

Windows XP SP3.

 

Thanks

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

> ==========================

> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>

> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>

> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>

> . US:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . CA:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . UK:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . AU:

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

> --

> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

>

> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>

>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>

>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>

>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>

Guest MedRxman

Guest MedRxman

Posted
Posted

Re: SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

Re: SERVICE PACK 3 - NOT JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY EXCEL ANYMORE!

 

why not undo the last restore thus having SP3 installed, then remove SP3 via

add/remove programs?

 

 

"Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

news:48544214$0$11641$607ed4bc@cv.net...

> OK, now I am getting a bit ticked off.....even thought I did a system

> restore to a point BEFORE my Service Pack 3 was installed, the computer

> automatically reinstalled it after being booted up. (I do have the

> automatic updates on, so I can't complain about that).

>

> BUT

>

> Now I cannot open a Power Point file directly from my emails any longer.

> The service pack apparently tells the computer to look for a 2003 program,

> just like in the Excel. I have to save the Power Point file to my hard

> drive and then open it in my 2000 version.

>

> In response all of your generous responses to the original post seen below

> (and I thank you so much in advance):

> 1) It cant be just the Golf Handicap Program because it now happens in

> Power Point.

> 2) I guess I could have been updating MS Office all along, but everything

> still worked so there was no reason. I guess they are now FORCING me to

> do this...but in my opinion, that is just another Microsoft's way of doing

> things. It does not leave a good taste in my mouth.

> 3) No, Excel 2003 is not installed because I never upgraded it, but as I

> type this, I am simultaneously in chat with the people on the site you

> provided,

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>

> I will keep you informed...

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

> DL wrote:

>> Perhaps the problem is with your Golf app, see if they offer any updates

>>

>> "Stephen Blakley" <acemaker@optonline.net> wrote in message

>> news:4853c23b$0$7342$607ed4bc@cv.net...

>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003. I

>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>

>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>

>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>

>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>>

Guest Thee Chicago Wolf

Guest Thee Chicago Wolf

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

>Yes! But, who is this response for? I haven't had a problem.

 

That's weird, I was responding to the OP, not you. Not sure what

happened.

 

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Why is this any concern of yours?

 

MedRxman wrote:

> I feel that if you, a MVP, asked that question it would imply that

> Office/Excel SP3 should be installed.

> Otherwise, why would you ask that question?

>

> BL

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:uwDgiHrzIHA.2384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> Did I say Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior to installing WinXP

>> SP3?? No, I just asked if it was installed.

>>

>> MedRxman wrote:

>>> Please show me the link where Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior

>>> to

>>> Windows XP SP3.

>>>

>>> Thanks

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

>>>> ==========================

>>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>>>>

>>>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>>>>

>>>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

>>>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat

>>>> and

>>>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>>>>

>>>> . US:

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>

>>>> . CA:

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>

>>>> . UK:

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>

>>>> . AU:

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>

>>>> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |

>>>> select

>>>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

>>>> --

>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>>>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003.

>>>>> I

>>>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>>>

>>>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>>>

>>>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>>>

>>>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest PD43

Guest PD43

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:

>Why is this any concern of yours?

 

Just a WAG: because he's an arrogant, nosy S.O.B. who thinks he's

right and doesn't like it when he's not?

>MedRxman wrote:

>> I feel that if you, a MVP, asked that question it would imply that

>> Office/Excel SP3 should be installed.

>> Otherwise, why would you ask that question?

>>

>> BL

>>

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:uwDgiHrzIHA.2384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>> Did I say Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior to installing WinXP

>>> SP3?? No, I just asked if it was installed.

>>>

>>> MedRxman wrote:

>>>> Please show me the link where Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior

>>>> to

>>>> Windows XP SP3.

>>>>

>>>> Thanks

>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>>> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

>>>>> ==========================

>>>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

>>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>>>>>

>>>>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>>>>>

>>>>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

>>>>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat

>>>>> and

>>>>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>>>>>

>>>>> . US:

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>>

>>>>> . CA:

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>>

>>>>> . UK:

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>>

>>>>> . AU:

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>>>

>>>>> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |

>>>>> select

>>>>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

>>>>> --

>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>>>>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>>>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>>>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003.

>>>>>> I

>>>>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>>>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>>>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>>>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

Guest MedRxman

Guest MedRxman

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

I feel that if you, a MVP, asked that question it would imply that

Office/Excel SP3 should be installed.

Otherwise, why would you ask that question?

 

BL

 

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:uwDgiHrzIHA.2384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Did I say Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior to installing WinXP

> SP3?? No, I just asked if it was installed.

>

> MedRxman wrote:

>> Please show me the link where Office/Excel SP3 should be installed prior

>> to

>> Windows XP SP3.

>>

>> Thanks

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:eXNcRBkzIHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>> Is Excel/Office 2003 SP3 installed?

>>> ==========================

>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

>>>

>>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

>>>

>>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

>>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

>>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

>>>

>>> . US:

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>

>>> . CA:

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>

>>> . UK:

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>

>>> . AU:

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

>>>

>>> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |

>>> select

>>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

>>> --

>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>

>>>

>>> Stephen Blakley wrote:

>>>> Recently, my computer downloaded Service Pack 3. Then I noticed that

>>>> when I go to use a program I purchased (a golf handicap system) that a

>>>> window would come up which wanted me to install Microsoft Excel 2003.

>>>> I

>>>> was not able to access this program. HOWEVER, if I access mu 2000

>>>> installed Mircosoft Excel, I have no problem opening spreadsheets.

>>>>

>>>> I did a system restore to before Service Pack 3 was installed and my

>>>> golf handicap system is working just fine now.

>>>>

>>>> Can anyone give me some direction or hints? Do I have to update my

>>>> Microsoft office (finally?) Seems unfair to me....

>>>>

>>>> Many thanks in Advance.....

>

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: Service Pack 3???

 

Mouse slip?

"Thee Chicago Wolf" <.@.> wrote in message

news:llea541dd22o68fob7ci1u9lrbeti92c70@4ax.com...

> >Yes! But, who is this response for? I haven't had a problem.

>

> That's weird, I was responding to the OP, not you. Not sure what

> happened.

>

> - Thee Chicago Wolf

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