Hi,
There is no particular reason why you would be getting the error. I looked
up few from the Microsoft website and got few KB article. Please take a
look at it.
I am sure that there is no particular problem with installing Office 2000
in Windows XP.
OFF2000: Error Message: "Installer Terminated Prematurely" When You Try to
Install Office: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 250525
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250525
OFF2000: Error Message: "Installer Terminated Prematurely" During Setup:
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 234928
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;234928
OFF2000: Error Message During Installation: Installer Terminated
Prematurely: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 299779
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299779
Please let me know if i can be of further assistance...
Thank You...
Raghu...
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