Repeated update failures hidden
yogibearbull
auto-update to download-but-ask-to-install. Mid-November, I turned
auto-update back on and now there are repeated failures for 6 updates. I am
concerned by repeated install attempts and failures. So now, by right
clicking failed updates, I have hidden them. I will try to restore them at
some future time and try again. IS THIS OK?
MowGreen
yogibearbull wrote:
It's OK if their *not* Critical Security updates that were issued
because a *** specific vulnerability is being actively exploited ***.
You and your system would be better off if you either sought assistance
or contacted Microsoft for *no-charge* support in getting Security
updates installed -
" Support
• Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls
that are associated with security updates. For more information about
available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
• International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft
subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with
security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft
for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21155 "
Hiding updates does NOT mean that they are NOT needed.
Cybercriminals *love* when Users do not update the Operating System,
applications, and programs, such as FlashPlayer, AdobeReader, QuickTime
Player, etc,. It provides a constant stream of revenue for them.
But, since you've failed to mention which updates you've Hidden, which
edition of Windows you're running, etc. ... good luck !
MowGreen
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Never Forgotten
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"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked"
yogibearbull
Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2 GHz, 800 MHz;
MS Windows Vista SP1 (original) Home Premium 64-bit edition.
Previous updates to SP2.
All failed updates related to MS Office: KB972581, KB973593, KB973704,
KB973709, KB974234, KB974561.
Other updates are loading.
TIA
"MowGreen" wrote:
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MowGreen
Either manually download the updates, save them, and then try to install
them or contact MS Support for *no-charge* assistance in getting them
installed -
Go the MS Download Center and enter the KB number of the update into the
'Search All MS Download Center' field, then click the magnifying glass
icon to initiate the search, and *save* the update.
MS Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en
EX: Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB972581)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=98d7c4ab-f8ca-4806-a609-453fb29b02ec&displaylang=en
Entering KB972581 into the 'Search All MS Download Center' field then
clicking the magnifying glass icon yields the correct update to download.
Or -
" Support
• Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls
that are associated with security updates. For more information about
available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
• International customers can receive support from their local
Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is
associated with security updates. For more information about how to
contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support
Web site. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21155 "
MowGreen
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============
banthecheck.com
"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked"
yogibearbull
To RECAP: From MS Download Center, I searched for & downloaded 6 failed
updates (KB97xxxx), saved them on desktop, and ran them (double-clicked). In
each case I was required to accept a certificate and then it loaded. I
verified in Installed Updates that they were indeed installed.
THANKS AGAIN!!!
"MowGreen" wrote:
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MowGreen
installed now.