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Mohammad

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Nov 24, 2009, 3:43:01 AM11/24/09
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I keep trying update my computer and I keep getting the same error wich is
"code 646" windows update encountered an unkown error. Can some please help
me with this please?

My OS is windows vista 32-bit with service pack 2.
(KB975960), (KB973593), (KB973704), (KB974561)

Phyllis Sexton

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Nov 24, 2009, 10:49:27 AM11/24/09
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On Nov 24, 3:43 am, Mohammad <Moham...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

I have the same problem your having but i cant find and answer for my
problem either I also need help

MowGreen

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Nov 24, 2009, 12:36:27 PM11/24/09
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The error indicates that the update never fully downloaded.
Suggest you download them from the MS Download Center and
*save* them: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

Enter the KB number in the 'Search All Microsoft Download Center' field
then click the magnifying glass icon to initiate the search.
EX: Entering KB973593 in the 'Search All Microsoft Download Center'
yields: Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (KB973593)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=322b24ca-aff6-4ca0-acf1-440cae0f9693

When the updates are all download, close *all* open programs and browsers.
Now install them one at a time, restarting the system if prompted to.

IF there's an installation issue, MS offers *no-charge* support for
getting Security updates installed:

" How to obtain help and support for this security update
For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
in the United States and Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local
Microsoft subsidiary for support issues with security updates, visit the
Microsoft International Support Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=4

North American customers can also obtain instant access to unlimited
no-charge e-mail support or to unlimited individual chat support by
visiting the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
through your usual support contacts. "


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Ǝиçεl

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Nov 24, 2009, 12:50:01 PM11/24/09
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(Alt-7 search for 646)

wfg

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Nov 27, 2009, 2:44:02 AM11/27/09
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GHWALES

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Dec 2, 2009, 8:12:01 AM12/2/09
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Thank you MowGreen for a very helpful reply
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