Microsoft office word 2003 - HELP PLEASE! office istant problems!!?

omg -- i have tried for the last 3 hours to reinstall my office isitant. I got out the original disc, and reinstalled. then when i try to use it it says it is still uninstalled -- and to run "office set up" as far as i know i have don that. I have even restored Office Word 2003 to its original state, restarted did all the tricks -- and the dummy book for office -- the one subject NOT in there is anything on the Office istant. I went to Microsoft Office Online -- did what they said to do for an uninstalled office asistant -- and NOTHING! i am so needing this little helper and i have gotten so flusterated - yes a cross between flustered and frustrated it had driven me to tears! and I am 40~! way too old for this behavior! omg - i am soooo mad-- i have 2 project that are going to take me at least 72 hours if i sis down and do nothing for the next 72 hours. I have managed to choreograph my husband and 3 kids to be out of the house for the next 2 days so i can complete these! AAA