RE: instal failed

Found it!

There is a log file C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log that hints at the errors.

In addition, the Event Viewer "Application" view clearly states the exact
file/directory that had the problem. Look for Errors from source
MsiInstaller.

In my case it was a file/directory permissions problem. I added Everyone
FullControl to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11
and all subdirectories & files, and all 4 failed Office updates installed
fine.
OF COURSE I THEN REMOVED Everyone PERMISSIONS !!!

ElmasnoJ





"scandalous1au" wrote:

> updates download but fails to install only seems to apply to office 2003
> updates other updates all install ok when checking on microsoft update site
> the red X things gives Error Code: 0x518 ? any idea whats wrong?
>
> Update for PowerPoint 2003 (KB933669)
> Security Update for Excel 2003 (KB933666)
> Security Update for Word 2003 (KB934181)
> Security Update for Office 2003 (KB934180)
> Update for Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB934708)
>
> all have the same error code ....Error Code: 0x518
> thanks in advance for any ideas on whats happening

How do you set and remove permissions? More details, please.

Thanks,
Candy

"ElmasnoJ" wrote:

> Found it!
>
> There is a log file C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log that hints at the errors.
>
> In addition, the Event Viewer "Application" view clearly states the exact
> file/directory that had the problem. Look for Errors from source
> MsiInstaller.
>
> In my case it was a file/directory permissions problem. I added Everyone
> FullControl to
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11
> and all subdirectories & files, and all 4 failed Office updates installed
> fine.
> OF COURSE I THEN REMOVED Everyone PERMISSIONS !!!
>
> ElmasnoJ

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and
folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419


To set, view, change, or remove permissions on files and folder
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc780121.aspx


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Candy wrote:

> How do you set and remove permissions? More details, please.
>
> Thanks,
> Candy
>
> "ElmasnoJ" wrote:
>
>
>>Found it!
>>
>>There is a log file C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log that hints at the errors.
>>
>>In addition, the Event Viewer "Application" view clearly states the exact
>>file/directory that had the problem. Look for Errors from source
>>MsiInstaller.
>>
>>In my case it was a file/directory permissions problem. I added Everyone
>>FullControl to
>>C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11
>>and all subdirectories & files, and all 4 failed Office updates installed
>>fine.
>>OF COURSE I THEN REMOVED Everyone PERMISSIONS !!!
>>
>>ElmasnoJ
>
>