Office 2003 SBE, how can I stop downloads from MS for Access?

[Mark R]

I have Office 2003 Small Business Edition -- no MS Access. However, when
checking for updates MS always lists critical updates for Access. If I fail
to un-check these updates, download time is used and obviously the
installation fails. This is a minor inconvenience but I would like the MS
update checker to stop falsely listing updates for Access.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you use Microsoft Update rather than the Windows or Office Update site,
you can hide components you do not desire.

Note: This usually happens when an OEM cuts corners, uses a Pro CD and only
installs programs for the SBE version. Update expects the full version, not
the crippled one.


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Mark R asked:

| I have Office 2003 Small Business Edition -- no MS Access. However,
| when checking for updates MS always lists critical updates for
| Access. If I fail to un-check these updates, download time is used
| and obviously the installation fails. This is a minor inconvenience
| but I would like the MS update checker to stop falsely listing
| updates for Access.