Microsoft Office 2003 edition

When I access an existing Word document or try to set up a new Word document, I get a Windows Installer message that basically states that I need to insert the original Microsoft Office 2003 CD or browse my network to find the "install source" if the Microsoft Office 2003 program was installed over the computer network.
 Since I am unable to meet either of these two requirements, I get error message that states that read installation file SKU 112.CAB could not be found.
Thus, I am not able to do anything using my Microsoft Office 2003 edition !!
Note that my HP computer is approx. 7 years old and uses Windows XP.

Any ideas and suggestions will be appreciated!
  >> Hugh
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you need to find or acquire an installation disk. Someone you know may have an installation disk they will lend you.

Word 2003 is out of support even though it is a fine program. You can acquire Office 2003 Professional on eBay for less than $100.00.

Word 2013 will not install on Windows XP (or Vista).


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You need to repair the Office installation using original installation media, or see this KB with regard the 2003 Resource kit resolution method, and see if that helps

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


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This may not work but have you tried clicking on help on an open word document and choosing 'detect and repair'
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