I have the same issue, I like the utility solution, however I do not have
the CD to insert after running the utility as my "works" software is part
of a bundle installed on my new Hp's hard drive. What can I do to get my
office Small Business upgrade to install?


"Mary Sauer" wrote:

> There is an utility you can download...
>
> Error message when you try to upgrade Works 9 or Works SE 9 to an upgrade
> version of a 2007 Office suite
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943290
>
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> Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
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> "PG" <PG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5C38D299-BA14-4462-8A67-16137FEE5460@microsoft.com...
> >I have Works 9 installed on my system. I am trying to do the upgrade to
> > Office Standard 2007.
> >
> > The installer says "Setup can't find a version of Microsoft Office on your
> > computer".
> >
> > I have tried the Browse function to go to the Works program files on the
> > Local Disk C:. And I have tried to Browse to Drive E: where I have inserted
> > the Works install disk. Neither method works and I get the message "The path
> > you have chosen does not point at a qualifying upgrade product. Click 'Retry'
> > to try again or 'Cancel' to quit setup.
> >
> > Would appreciate any advice on what I might be doing wrong.
> >
> > Thanks
>
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