RE: Error Code: 0x57A on installing Office 2003 SP3

Is the problem fixed yet?

"David [Office - Microsoft]" wrote:

> Hi Kevin,
>
> We are investigating this error report, and I'm sorry that you're
> experiencing problems with the release. I will let you know what we are able
> to find out. If you are able to find any additional information about what
> might be causing this or contributing to it, let us know.
>
> David
> Program Manager, Office Service Packs
> Microsoft
>
> "Kevin Seerup" wrote:
>
> > Hi David
> >
> > I managed to install SP3 by downloading it direct then running the install.
> >
> > However ... I have now uninstalled it as it was causing problems in my
> > Access 2003 applications.
> >
> > I installed SP3 on three PCs and have had to do a System Restore on all three.
> >
> > SP3 causes some columns of my combo boxes in Access 2003 to appear as all
> > spaces. This makes it very difficult to identify the correct values to
> > select. I haven't found a common theme although it is primarily the bound
> > column. I have tried in three
> > applications with a mixture of SQL 2000 and Access 2003 backend databases
> > –same problem.
> >
> > I have XP SP2 on all machines but it is apparently also a problem with Vista.
> >
> > Any idea when this will be fixed as a lot of users with Windows Update
> > configured to download and install automatically will not be happy.
> >
> > --
> > Kevin Seerup
> > GoalMaker Pty Ltd
> > http://www.goalmaker.com
> >
> >
> > "David [Office - Microsoft]" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Kevin,
> > >
> > > This error typically indicates some form of registry corruption or
> > > interference. If the error continues to occur after restarting your computer,
> > > you may need to reinstall the Office 2003 programs. Registry corruption may
> > > be caused by some registry cleaning programs, by viruses, or by simple disk
> > > corruption, among other things.
> > >
> > > Let us know if you continue to have issues installing the service pack.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > David
> > > Program Manager, Office Service Packs
> > > Microsoft
> > >
> > > "Kevin Seerup" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I downloaded the Windows update today which included Office 2003 SP3 which
> > > > failed with Error Code: 0x57A.
> > > >
> > > > I only have Excel 2003 and Access 2003 installed and the full Office 2007.
> > > > I need the 2003 versions to support clients. I also have Access 97 installed.
> > > >
> > > > Any clues?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Kevin Seerup
> > > > GoalMaker Pty Ltd
> > > > http://www.goalmaker.com