Excel 2003 suddenly won't launch?

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Cary - 11 Dec 2006 15:33 GMT

Out of the blue, when I now launch MS Excel 2003 (WindowsXP|SP2) I get
the MS Office Install dialogue box (?) which then fails to then find a
file SKU112.cab???!! and asks for my installation CD.

Not only do In not have the CD with me (it's locked away in a box 2500
miles away and I'm constantly on the road) but the program has worked
flawlessly for the 19-months its been installed on this laptop.
Curiously, I am able to launch Excel 2003 from the Windows|Run command
when I input "Excel".

What's going on and how do I rectify this (especially without the CD in
hand?)

Help and Thanks!

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wisccal@googlemail.com - 11 Dec 2006 16:56 GMT

Hi Cary,

The following Microsoft Support article addresses this issue:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896866

Apparently, you need to download a file called Local Installation
Source Tool located at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=10FA7AA3-695B-42C3-9045
-B812BA0FED3E&displaylang=en

Hope that helps.

Regards,
Steve
www.stkomp.com

> Out of the blue, when I now launch MS Excel 2003 (WindowsXP|SP2) I get
> the MS Office Install dialogue box (?) which then fails to then find a
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> Help and Thanks!

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Nick Hodge - 11 Dec 2006 17:15 GMT

Steve

This kb article is for first use. The Op says they have been using it for 19
months with no problem

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Cary - 11 Dec 2006 21:23 GMT

> Steve
>
> This kb article is for first use. The Op says they have been using it
> for 19 months with no problem

Could my recently installed Windows Live OneCare have something to do
with it?

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Nick Hodge - 12 Dec 2006 07:20 GMT

Cary

Very much so, try doing a system restore to a point before you had the issue

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Nick Hodge
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Southampton, England
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www.nickhodge.co.uk

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> Could my recently installed Windows Live OneCare have something to do with
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Cary - 12 Dec 2006 15:11 GMT

> Cary
>
> Very much so, try doing a system restore to a point before you had the
> issue

The restore method seems to have done the trick (for the moment?)

Thanks!

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