Ed:
You might try the following. However, since it involves hacking the
registry, back up the registry keys noted below by exporting them before you
begin.
The MSI installer package that Office Xp uses, uses information in a series
of registry keys below this key:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\XXXX\Produ
cts
Where XXX is a particular user for the machine. In most instances 99% of
the data will be under the User that is the administrator so the major
volume of product keys where the Office Xp installer info is contained
should be easy to identify.
Under the various products you'll find a series of GUID values which are
cryptic however, by going through them you should be able to find the Office
Xp install by looking at the sub key for the package called
InstallProperties.
(Office Xp Pro's key is: 9040820900063D11C8EF00054038389C)
One of the values under the Install Properties for the Office Xp package is
install source. This likely points to the server in question. You might
try changing that to the name of the new server (assuming that you have the
same path and package on a new server) or to a local CD drive where you can
place the Office CD.
Again, use this at your own risk but it may solve your problem.
Steve Arbaugh
MS Access MVP