If the MS Installer detects a missing or damaged part of the Office XP (2002 app) installation then it will ask for the CD for the
product it wants to 'repair'.
Having the 3.01 version of the MS Installer may make a difference, but not if the installer thinks there is a problem.
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I have downloaded the 53523KB service pack 3 update for users without CD's.
This worked fine. When I go to install, the installation wizard asks for the
CD. Is there a way to install without the CD? >>
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Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP
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