Auto Update Problem

[Eithne]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I have been trying to update my Office 2008 Student and Home edition.

I have tried within the different softwares and by manually downloading the updates. I currently have version 12.0.

The updates download properly, then I start the installation process. I get the following:

Installing Office SP1 Update
Running Auto Update Installer Script

No matter how long I leave the computer - it never moves beyond 1 bar - the longest I left it was 5 hours.

I have 3 updates I have to do 12.1, 12.11 and 12.12. Can you please assist?

I have the original disks.

Thank you

 

[Diane Ross]

The updates download properly, then I start the installation process. I get
the following:

Installing Office SP1 Update
Running Auto Update Installer Script

Are you downloading the updates or are you using the AutoUpdate?

Office comes with an AutoUpdate that has to be updated first. It sounds like
you skipped the step to update the original and the script is trying to find
the newer version to update.

If you follow the steps described here, you should be able to update.

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/install/install_office2008.html>

 

[Guest]

I do not get the option to update "The Updater"

I did look at your page before posting this note. When I select check for updates from the main installation menu - it automatically goes to 12.1.0.

There is no AutoUpdate 2.1.1

Do you know where I can get a copy of this file manually?

Thanks

:

The updates download properly, then I start the installation process.

I get > the following: > > Installing Office SP1 Update > Running Auto
Update Installer Script





Are you downloading the updates or are you using the AutoUpdate?





Office comes with an AutoUpdate that has to be updated first. It sounds
like you skipped the step to update the original and the script is trying
to find the newer version to update.





If you follow the steps described here, you should be able to update.








-- Diane

 

[Guest]

Checking my software

I have Auto Update 2.1.1 - I still have the same problem with it just not installing

It still says the same message as above

 

[Diane Ross]

I have Auto Update 2.1.1 - I still have the same problem with it just not
installing

I believe it's in the SP1 that it updates the MAU to 2.2.0.

I would use "Remove Office" and start over after you run the latest Apple
combo updater and run Repair Permissions.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your continued assistance.

I am just converting to Mac from PC - I don't know how to do what you have suggested.

If I go to the Apple on the top left and select software updates - it says my computer is up-to-date. I am not sure if that is what you mean.

Can you please provide a little more information?

Thank you for your patience

 

[Diane Ross]

I am just converting to Mac from PC - I don't know how to do what you have
suggested.

Cheers and Welcome to Mac! I have a few tips and links posted to help new
users here:

If I go to the Apple on the top left and select software updates - it says my
computer is up-to-date. I am not sure if that is what you mean.

Can you please provide a little more information?

That's for Apple system updates. Under the Help menu in any Office
application, you can launch the AutoUpdater by selecting "Check for Updates"

When the AutoUpdater launches, you will see it in the Dock. Click and hold
on the icon and select "Keep in Dock." Log out by selecting Log Out under
the Apple in the Menu bar. Log In with the Shift key down. This disables all
running applications. Click on the Dock icon for the AutoUpdater. It will
download the correct updates.

Follow the steps here:
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/install/install_office2008.html>

This page shows the install with screenshots.

Install Office for Mac 2008 with updates
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/install/install.html>

 

[Guest]

I appreciate your assistance.

Unfortunately, the above just doesn't work. I never get the option to update the Auto Updater (I have 2.1.1 when I check the version). I just get 12.1.0 and it just hangs there - never moving past the first bar of updating Updater Script.

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software, repairing permissions, everything but deleting the entire drive and trying to start again (only because I am not sure how to do this).

Just how crucial are these updates? If I can't get them to work - what are my options?

Thanks again for your patience.

 

[Diane Ross]

Unfortunately, the above just doesn't work. I never get the option to update
the Auto Updater (I have 2.1.1 when I check the version). I just get 12.1.0
and it just hangs there - never moving past the first bar of updating Updater
Script.

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software, repairing
permissions, everything but deleting the entire drive and trying to start
again (only because I am not sure how to do this).

Just how crucial are these updates? If I can't get them to work - what are my
options?

Not being able to update is a problem. You are at least, at the SP1 12.1.0
level that was the first big combo for Office 2008. As soon as you have the
time, I suggest an "Archive & Install."

Archive and Install

1) Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc and double-click the Install Mac OS X
icon.

2) Follow the onscreen instructions. In the pane where you select the
destination disk, select your current Mac OS X disk (in most cases, it will
be the only one available).

3) Click Options. If you want to save your existing files, users, and
network settings, select ³Archive and Install,² and then select ³Preserve
Users and Network Settings.² If you want to erase everything on your
computer and reinstall Mac OS X, select ³Erase and Install.² You can¹t
recover erased data.

4) Click Continue.

5) Click Customize to select which parts of Mac OS X you¹d like to install,
or click Install to perform a basic installation (recommended).


Once the install has finished, your system will be at whatever level the
disk you have is. So if your Install DVD/CD disk is 10.5.0, that's what
version of OS will be on your Mac. You will need to download the appropriate
Combo Updater from Apple's site to restore the system to a higher version.
After you run the combo, allow Software Update to download and install any
additional updates.

The last time I had to do an "Archive & Install" the only thing I had to
re-install was my Microsoft keyboard software.

If you can't install the updates after this, I'll be surprised.

BTW, were are you located? Have you checked to see if there is a Mac User
Group in your area?

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much for your continued assistance.

Viola - it is all good now thanks to your help.

I am in Vancouver, BC - I a university student so I will barter Mac help for some editing or something.

This forum is a very valuable resource.

Thanks again!

 

[Denis Viau]

:

Unfortunately, the above just doesn't work. I never get the option to

update > the Auto Updater (I have 2.1.1 when I check the version). I just
get 12.1.0 > and it just hangs there - never moving past the first bar
of updating Updater > Script. > > I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling
the software, repairing > permissions, everything but deleting the entire
drive and trying to start > again (only because I am not sure how to do
this). > > Just how crucial are these updates? If I can't get them to
work - what are my > options?





Not being able to update is a problem. You are at least, at the SP1 12.1.0
level that was the first big combo for Office 2008. As soon as you have
the time, I suggest an "Archive & Install."





Archive and Install





1) Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc and double-click the Install Mac OS
X icon.





2) Follow the onscreen instructions. In the pane where you select the
destination disk, select your current Mac OS X disk (in most cases, it
will be the only one available).





3) Click Options. If you want to save your existing files, users, and
network settings, select �Archive and Install,� and then
select �Preserve Users and Network Settings.� If you want
to erase everything on your computer and reinstall Mac OS X, select �Erase
and Install.� You can�t recover erased data.





4) Click Continue.





5) Click Customize to select which parts of Mac OS X you�d like
to install, or click Install to perform a basic installation (recommended).






Once the install has finished, your system will be at whatever level the
disk you have is. So if your Install DVD/CD disk is 10.5.0, that's what
version of OS will be on your Mac. You will need to download the appropriate
Combo Updater from Apple's site to restore the system to a higher version.
After you run the combo, allow Software Update to download and install
any additional updates.





The last time I had to do an "Archive & Install" the only thing I had
to re-install was my Microsoft keyboard software.





If you can't install the updates after this, I'll be surprised.





BTW, were are you located? Have you checked to see if there is a Mac User
Group in your area?





-- Diane





I am having the same problem and I do not have the Mac disks. Is there
another workaround?

 

[Diane Ross]

I am having the same problem and I do not have the Mac disks. Is there
another workaround?

If you have tried all the other solutions, then I would look to borrow the
install CD. Since you have added onto this thread, I have no clue what you
have actually tried. It's always best to start your own thread with details
of your problem.