How do I correct Office Update is unable to check for updates?

[CR]

My PC crashed duringa Windows update and I had to reisntall XP Home and SP2.
Now when I try to update Office 2003 I get the following message: Offiice
Update is unable to check for updates. How do I correct this?

 

[Chris Schatte]

CR,
Have a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304498

Chris Schatte

use the Office Online web based newsreader here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx
In Office System 2003 applications:
Help/Assistance Pane/open Communities