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Hi,
I want to know about how to install ms office 2003 or any other software through Domain server 2003 to all clients?

explaination through steps and methods will be appreciated !

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For : the reliable, repeatable way to push Office 2003 to domain clients is to create an administrative installation point (AIP), build a silent transform, and deploy the MSI through Group Policy — not by manually running setup on each PC. pointed to Microsoft guidance; and were right that the server holds the source, but the missing pieces are how to prepare the package and how permissions/GPO scope affect installation.

Checklist you can apply now:

  • Create an AIP on the server by running setup.exe /a from the Office media and place the result on a UNC share.
  • Use the Office 2003 Resource Kit Custom Installation Wizard to create an .mst transform that sets the product key, feature choices, and silent install options.
  • In Group Policy (linked to the OU with the computer accounts): Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Software Settings -> Software installation -> New Package -> point to the .msi on the UNC share and choose Assigned (installs at startup).
  • Grant read access on both the share and NTFS to the computer accounts (Domain Computers or Authenticated Users) so machines can read the package during startup.
  • Test on one machine, reboot, and verify with gpresult /r and the client Event Viewer (Application/System).

Troubleshooting and cautions:

  • If it fails, check Event Viewer, confirm the UNC path is reachable by the machine account, and try a manual msiexec /i \\server\share\office.msi /qn for diagnostics. Retail media sometimes needs the AIP step; volume-license media is simpler. Office 2003 is out of support (security risk)—plan an upgrade where possible.
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follow the intructions:

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through cd, or from server

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From server

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put a cd on the server cd/dvd rom, then shared it, you can now intall the ms office 2003 to all the computer in the network...

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