Office Update is unable to check for updates

[Paris]

I have this message when I try to update...

Windows Installer patch files (.MSP files) from
previously applied Office updates are missing from the
\Windows\Installer hidden directory on your computer. MSP
files are stored on your computer after update
installation completes because they need to be referenced
for future update operations. If the files are missing
you will not be able to apply Office updates. You may
also be unable to uninstall Office products as a result
of the same problem. Please contact Microsoft Product
Support Services for assistance.


And like the message states, I can't uninstall the
program.

What can I do?

 

[garfield-n-odie]

See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=295823 "You receive the 'This
patch package could not be opened' error message in Office 2003, in
Office XP, or in Office 2000".