Packaging Office 2008 with all current updates....

[matt4836]

I did a fresh install of Office 2008 Volume and then did all the updates. I then created a package using Composer 8.3 After installing this on a few system we have noticed tons of issues. Office won't save files, won't open files, database corruption. Anyone else see this? Any advice? Thanks!

[Chris]

The easiest way is to toss the Office Installer mpkg and all Update mpkgs into Casper Admin.
Just make sure the priorities are set accordingly
(base installer = lowest, latest update = highest number).

[talkingmoose]

I agree with Chris that tossing the updater .mpkg files right into Casper Admin is a great way to go.

As for "all the updates" you really only need to install two packages to get a fully up-to-date Office 2008 (assuming you're using volume license):

1. Office Installer (12.2.2) - download this from your volume license page
2. Office Update 12.3.2

If you're not using the volume license edition of Office 2008 then you'll need to install:

1. Office Installer (12.0.0)
2. Office Update 12.1.0 (SP1)
3. Office Update 12.2.0 (SP2)
4. Office Update 12.3.2