

There are some cases in which you do not have the option to remove an update when you use the Add or Remove Programs tool.

How to remove an update by using a Windows Installer The computer must be running Windows Installer version 3.0 or version 3.1 before you install the removable update. This issue may occur if the computer did not meet the prerequisites at the time that the update was installed. Known issue that may occur when you try to remove Office updates The computer meets the prerequisites, but you can't remove an update Uninstall option will be available in the toolbar.

Removing an Office 2003 update requires the original installation source to be available if the Local Installation Source feature in Office 2003 Setup is not used. Removing an Office XP update requires the original installation source to be available. When you install either of these service packs, the Add or Remove Programs tool is updated to display Windows Installer updates under the product name.
