needed updates downloads and installations for My software version

[New Office user]

I have just purchased this program online and it asked if I would like to
check for updates. I did so and got pages of what I suppose are possible
updates. Non of these said if they are needed or if they are allready part
of My exsisting software. Also I got the Office Standard Version as it was
My only option I would have much rather had the Office Proffesional version.

Please help

 

[Timothy L]

What version of Windows are you running? (i.e. Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2)


What exact version of Microsoft Office Standard do you have? (i.e. Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003)


Where did you go to get updates for Microsoft Office?
(such as Microsoft Update at:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx
which will get you updates for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and other Microsoft products)


Did one of these updates include a Service Pack (SP), such as Service Pack 2 (SP2)?


Did you order the Service Pack CD for you version of Microsoft Office and install the Service Pack from that
CD? (only applies to Microsoft Office XP and Microsoft Office 2003 Editions)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010383631033.aspx

NOTE: Even though that page lists "Office 2000 Service Release 1a, Service Pack 2, and Service Pack 3 CD
ordering form", the page doesn't exist when you go to it.