Office Update is unable to check for updates

[osky]

I'm unable to check for office updates.

I copy and paste the reason given by the system, see next:

-- 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.

***I guess this is bad, Can I reinstall windows installer? If so, where do
I look for this?

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Hi, osky,

Did you do a system restore? You'll need to re-install the previous
patches, if so:

PRB: Windows System Restore Does Not Monitor Windows Installer Patch (.msp)
Files:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814833

Otherwise, see if the following article helps:

Update process quits unexpectedly after you click "Check for Updates" on the
Office Update Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304498