Windows Update for Vista

Ok so I was wondering why is it when I use windows update in Vista and
download an update they still appear in windows update as if I had never
downloaded and installed them even though they appear in my install history?
Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks in advance for any and all help.

I got it fixed... found a post of mine I was looking for earlier.

"pearlz" wrote:

> Ok so I was wondering why is it when I use windows update in Vista and
> download an update they still appear in windows update as if I had never
> downloaded and installed them even though they appear in my install history?
> Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks in advance for any and all help.

How did you fix it? I am having the same problem.
Thanks,
Rob

"pearlz" wrote:

> I got it fixed... found a post of mine I was looking for earlier.
>
> "pearlz" wrote:
>
> > Ok so I was wondering why is it when I use windows update in Vista and
> > download an update they still appear in windows update as if I had never
> > downloaded and installed them even though they appear in my install history?
> > Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks in advance for any and all help.

The fix was posted by fellow MVP Taurarian:

> If Windows Updates in Vista keeps offering same updates, the issue can occur
>> because of the corrupt content of the Software Distribution folder.
>>
>> Rename the Software Distribution folder try to access the Windows Update
>> site again.
>>
>> How to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in Vista -
>> 1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an
>> Administrator)
>>
>> Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative
>> Tools
>> Double-click Services
>> (Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
>> Right-click the Windows Update service and click Stop.
>>
>> 2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
>>
>> Locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
>>
>> 3. Start the Windows Update service
>>
>> Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative
>> Tools
>> Double-click Services
>> (Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
>> Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.
>>
>> This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Not
>> important.
>>
>> Reboot - without rebooting, the new folder cannot be successfully created.
>>
>> You can always check which updates are installed on your computer by -
>> Start button || Control Panel || Programs
>> Under Programs and Features - click View installed updates.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
>> http://taurarian.mvps.org

Corruption in the Software Distribution folder is caused by having the
installed antivirus|security software scanning 'locked' files [ files
that are being used ]:

Virus scanning recommendations for computers that are running Windows
Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822158


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
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Never Forgotten
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Rob wrote:

> How did you fix it? I am having the same problem.
> Thanks,
> Rob
>
> "pearlz" wrote:
>
>
>>I got it fixed... found a post of mine I was looking for earlier.
>>
>>"pearlz" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Ok so I was wondering why is it when I use windows update in Vista and
>>>download an update they still appear in windows update as if I had never
>>>downloaded and installed them even though they appear in my install history?
>>>Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks in advance for any and all help.