Recover Uninstalled Microsoft Office XP Standard DoNot Have CD to Reinstall. HELP Plz

Question

I mistakenly uninstalled Microsoft Office XP Standard. Currently running Windows 10. Do not have the CD-ROM to reinstall. Have done System Restore but did not solve problem.

Getting ERROR 1706. Setup cannot find required files. check connection or Cd-ROM....

Suggestions to fix this problem? Thanks

Answer 1

To recover Microsoft Office XP Standard after uninstalling it without the CD, you may face challenges since Office XP is quite old and may not be fully compatible with Windows 10. Here are some suggestions to address the ERROR 1706 you are encountering:

1. Check for Installation Files: Sometimes, installation files may be cached on your computer. Look for the c:\windows\installer folder to see if any Office-related files are present.
2. Use a Third-Party Tool: Consider using third-party software that can help recover uninstalled applications. These tools may be able to restore Office XP without needing the original CD.
3. Contact Microsoft Support: Since Office XP is no longer supported, Microsoft may not provide direct assistance, but they might offer options for upgrading to a newer version of Office that is compatible with Windows 10.
4. Look for Alternative Installation Media: If you have access to another computer that has Office XP installed, you might be able to create an installation package or find a way to copy the necessary files from that system.
5. Consider Upgrading: If none of the above options work, you may want to consider purchasing a newer version of Microsoft Office that is compatible with Windows 10.

Unfortunately, without the original installation CD or files, recovery may be limited.

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References:

• Error 1919. Error configuring ODBC data source when you run the Setup program for Office

Answer 2

Hi ,

I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.

In addition to the answer by the Q&A Assist, unfortunately, Microsoft Office XP 2002 cannot be recovered or reinstalled without the original installation media (CD or installer files). Because of how old Office XP is, System Restore cannot bring it back once it has been uninstalled.

However, if Office XP was originally installed from a hard drive folder, search the PC for folders like: C:\MSOCache, C:\OfficeXP, C:\Install. If you find SETUP.EXE inside one of them, try running it. This only works if the full installer cache still exists.

Please feel free to ask if you need further assistance.