MS Office Pro Release Version-Update??

[lernme]

I looked at the version of my Office Pro suite and it is the release
version that came with my computer using XP SP2. I noticed on the MS
support site there are service packs 1, 2, and 3. I guess I was under
the impression that my Windows Updates were also updating my Office
suite. I assume that was not the case.

My question: Is there much of a reason to update to SP 3? Are there any
potenial issues or problems when one updates?

Thanks

 

[DL]

You should be using MS Update which updates all MS products
The updates address critical flaws and fixes

 

[lernme]

I do use Windows Update. But, I guess I'm confused. Does the monthly
Windows update also update my Office products and bring them up to SP
3?

 

[DL]

Windows update is the 'old' origonal update engine, it updates only win
MS Update is the new version it updates *all* ms products that are installed
on your system, eg both win and office

If you visit Windows update, via IE and run a scan you should get a msg
advising you to update to MS Update