Re: !@#$%! MS patch hosed my systemS!!!

From: Karel (karel69_at_chello.nl)
Date: 08/26/03


Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 23:26:33 +0200


"David Hogan" <no-damn-spam-david@designscienceinc.com> schreef in
bericht news:Oeukmf$aDHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Installed MSBlast on W2000/SP3, Office 2000/SP1A PCs. DID NOT have
virus.
> Since then registry and Office MSI is screwed up. Also, can't open
Word
> files on W2000 Server/SP3.
> Steps taken so far (IF I can remember them all, not necessarily in
order):
> 1. Uninstalled and reinstalled Office.
> 2. Reinstalled W2000 SP3.
> 3. Windows Update.
> 4. Windows upgrade in place. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
> 5. Office update to SP3.
> 6. Ran installer cleanup.
> 7. Uninstalled and reinstalled Office.
>
> I may have left a few out. I've posted numerous questions on various
NGs, no
> luck. Tried numerous MS fixes, no go. Do I have to reformat the damn
HD and
> reinstall everything from scratch, BECAUSE I INSTALLED THE MICROSOFT
PATCH
> TO A FLAW IN THEIR PROGRAMS?
>
Love you Dave :-)


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