I am using XP OPERATING SYSTEM and OFFICE 2002. My problem: Not being alert I downloaded Office-XP-SP3; all went fine; then I found that the update would not load unless I had the original disk. I contacted MS and they were of no help; only saying to insert the original disk. Now I am unable to use Excel since I am not even allowed to uninstall the update. Since I do not have the original disk I am faced with removing the program and making a purchase. My fear now, since I can't install or remove the update, that MS may even deny me the removal option. The approach that MS has is very highhanded and now places me in the category of people who resent their general approach to people problems. Any assistance will be appreciated Bill ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To send mail to the group, simply address it to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To Unsubscribe from this group, visit the group's homepage and use the dropdown menu at the top. This will allow you to unsubscribe your email address or change your email settings to digest or vacation (no mail). //www.freelists.org/webpage/mso To be able to use the files section for sharing files with the group, send a request to mso-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and you will be sent an invitation with instructions. Once you are a member of the files group, you can go here to upload/download files: http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/msofiles If you are using Outlook and you see a lot of unnecessary code in your email messages, read these instructions that explain why and how to fix it: http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v28/greg28.htm *************************************************************