August 22 2005
Q: Does Microsoft Office update as part of the Automatic Updates sent to Windows XP?
A: Microsoft Office does not automatically update.
You have to do this manually.  Here's how:

1. Go to the Microsoft website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate/default.aspx
-Under the 'Office Update' section
2. Click 'Check for Updates'
Note: You may be asked to insert your Microsoft Office CD so be sure you have it handy before you start this process.