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Microsoft Office Update

You probably know the importance of installing Microsoft Windows Updates regularly, but did you know that it's just as important to install the updates that Microsoft releases for their Office application suite?  Like any other software, occasionally bugs or vulnerabilities are discovered in Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.  To help users keep their applications up to date and secure, Microsoft provides the Office Update site. 

Running Office Update is similar to running Windows Update.  You simply click this link: Microsoft Office Update Site (the page will open in a new window so you can refer back to this page).  Once the page loads, click on "Check for Updates," as shown here:

If you haven't run Office Update before, you'll need to install the "Office Update Installation Engine" and you should also modify the Office Update options to streamline the update process.  Please click the links below for more information.

• Installing the Office Update Installation Engine
• Configure Office Update Options
• "What do I do if I get prompted for the Office CD when installing updates?"
• Troubleshooting Office Update Problems (link to MS troubleshooting page)

If you have questions or problems using Office Update or with any of the information above, please contact the IRT Help Desk at (215)895-2698 or consult@drexel.edu.  Be sure to include as much detail as possible about the problem you're having so that our consultants can better assist you.