Whenever I open up Microsoft Office Word, I get a "Preparing to Install" message - how do I get rid of it?

Question

I'm using Microsoft XP Pro. When I try to open my Office 2003, I get a "preparing to install...", then "Please wait while Microsoft configures.......", then it asks me to insert the microsoft word CD (which I don't have with me). But if I click "cancel", Word opens up fine. How do I get rid of that message?

Answer 1

One of the options during the installation process is to not install all the features, but install them as you need them - which will trigger the message you are getting.

You will need the original CD's to insert the next time you get that message - which will also stop the message from happening again, or to reinstall Office.

Suggest you reinstall Office/Word and make sure you select the options to install most everything - it has a funny description about "run from disk" or something like that. It's been a couple of years since I did an install.

Answer 2

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