Re: Security Update Vista (x64- based Systems)

[Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

3a. Check your WindowsUpdate.log (%windir%\WindowsUpdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the WindowsUpdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blog...showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

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How do I reset the Windows Update settings?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

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Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


ren wrote:
> Anytime my laptop does its daily updtes it seems that all updated for
> certail IMPORTANT updates fail:
>
> "Windows Vista"
> "x64-based Systems"
>
> Examples:
> Security Update for Windows Vista for z64-based Systems (KB959426)
> Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [May
> 2009]
> (KB905866)
> ...as well as some important and/recommended updated for Internet Explorer
>
> Should I be concerned??
>
> FYI... I operate on Windows Vista Home Premium (2007)