KB938371 Appears To Block Updates

I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless of
how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install would
be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are KB947864,
KB941693, & KB948590.

The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358

Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available
at no charge through 18 Mar-09
• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net


jcaudle wrote:
> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless of
> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install
> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.

Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just returns
an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that KB938371
appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears on
the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows that
nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti virus
but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security updates but
allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
>
> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available
> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
> • US:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> • CA:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> • UK:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> • AU:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
>
> 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
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>
>
> jcaudle wrote:
> > I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
> > successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
> > Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless of
> > how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install
> > would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
> > KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.
>
>

<QP>
The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal components
that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows Vista
Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately before
you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can be
installed or removed from the computer.
</QP>
Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371

>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.

Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you download/install
it manually?

Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371 because
Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any other
updates because 938371 isn't installed.

Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
support incident. See links in my previous reply.
--
~PA Bear

jcaudle wrote:
> Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
> returns
> an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that KB938371
> appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears on
> the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
> individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows that
> nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti
> virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security updates
> but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
>> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
>>
>> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
>> available
>> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
>> • US:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>> • CA:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>> • UK:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>> • AU:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
>> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
>>
>> 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
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>
>>
>> jcaudle wrote:
>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
>>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
>>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless
>>> of
>>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install
>>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
>>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.

I downloaded a separate file for SP1. I also chatted with MS today for about
4 hours. No luck in fixing the problem. Unfortunately I cannot do a system
restore since the restore point does not seem to exist even if I click go
back 5 days. Is there a way to go back further?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> <QP>
> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal components
> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows Vista
> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately before
> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can be
> installed or removed from the computer.
> </QP>
> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
>
> >>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
>
> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you download/install
> it manually?
>
> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371 because
> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any other
> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
>
> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> jcaudle wrote:
> > Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
> > returns
> > an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that KB938371
> > appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears on
> > the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
> > individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows that
> > nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti
> > virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security updates
> > but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
> >> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
> >>
> >> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
> >> available
> >> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
> >> • US:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • CA:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • UK:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • AU:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
> >> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >> in
> >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >> with
> >> security updates.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
> >>
> >>
> >> jcaudle wrote:
> >>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
> >>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
> >>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless
> >>> of
> >>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install
> >>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
> >>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.
>
>

In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus. I believe they are used
to handling such problems and not what really is happening. Your reply is
most informative.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> <QP>
> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal components
> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows Vista
> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately before
> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can be
> installed or removed from the computer.
> </QP>
> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
>
> >>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
>
> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you download/install
> it manually?
>
> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371 because
> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any other
> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
>
> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> jcaudle wrote:
> > Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
> > returns
> > an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that KB938371
> > appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears on
> > the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
> > individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows that
> > nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti
> > virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security updates
> > but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
> >> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
> >>
> >> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
> >> available
> >> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
> >> • US:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • CA:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • UK:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • AU:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
> >> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >> in
> >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >> with
> >> security updates.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
> >>
> >>
> >> jcaudle wrote:
> >>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
> >>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install are
> >>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install regardless
> >>> of
> >>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to install
> >>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
> >>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.
>
>

> I downloaded a separate file for SP1.

I was afraid you'd say that.

> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus.

<groan> Now it's gotten even more complicated. Try the following:

1. Uninstall ZoneAlarm via Add/Remove Programs then *immediately* enable the
Windows Firewall. Do NOT connect the machine to the internet without a
firewall!

2a. If you uninstalled a Norton application at the behest of MS Support,
download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

2b. If you uninstalled a McAfee application at the behest of MS Support,
download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...e&type=TS&ia=1

3. Temporarily disable AVG Anti-Virus.

4. Uninstall Vista SP1 via Add/Remove Programs
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537 Method 1).

5. Reboot twice. (Yes, again.)

6. Now see if you can install KB947864, KB941693, KB948590 and any other
updates offered by Windows Update.

NB: Do NOT install Vista SP1 unless it's offered by Windows Update! See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
--
~PA Bear

jcaudle wrote:
<paste>
> I downloaded a separate file for SP1. I also chatted with MS today for
> about 4 hours. No luck in fixing the problem. Unfortunately I cannot do
> a
> system restore since the restore point does not seem to exist even if I
> click go back 5 days. Is there a way to go back further?
</paste>
> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus. I believe they are
> used
> to handling such problems and not what really is happening. Your reply is
> most informative.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> <QP>
>> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal components
>> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows
>> Vista
>> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately
>> before
>> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can be
>> installed or removed from the computer.
>> </QP>
>> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
>>
>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
>>
>> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you
>> download/install
>> it manually?
>>
>> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371
>> because
>> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any
>> other
>> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
>>
>> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
>> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
>>
>> jcaudle wrote:
>>> Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
>>> returns
>>> an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that
>>> KB938371
>>> appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears
>>> on
>>> the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
>>> individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows
>>> that
>>> nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti
>>> virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security
>>> updates
>>> but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and
>>>> the
>>>> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
>>>>
>>>> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
>>>> available
>>>> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
>>>> • US:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>> • CA:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>> • UK:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>> • AU:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select
>>>> Windows
>>>> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
>>>> in
>>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>>>> with
>>>> security updates.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>>>
>>>> jcaudle wrote:
>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
>>>>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install
>>>>> are
>>>>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install
>>>>> regardless
>>>>> of
>>>>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to
>>>>> install
>>>>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
>>>>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.

Did all you recommended. Got to the part about using Method #1 to uninstall
SP1. Used the MS instructions for getting to the uninstall screen. For some
reason it is not on the list of installed updates. Very vexing. Thanks so
much for giving your time to assist with this problem.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> > I downloaded a separate file for SP1.
>
> I was afraid you'd say that.
>
> > In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> > firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> > immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus.
>
> <groan> Now it's gotten even more complicated. Try the following:
>
> 1. Uninstall ZoneAlarm via Add/Remove Programs then *immediately* enable the
> Windows Firewall. Do NOT connect the machine to the internet without a
> firewall!
>
> 2a. If you uninstalled a Norton application at the behest of MS Support,
> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
>
> 2b. If you uninstalled a McAfee application at the behest of MS Support,
> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
> http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...e&type=TS&ia=1
>
> 3. Temporarily disable AVG Anti-Virus.
>
> 4. Uninstall Vista SP1 via Add/Remove Programs
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537 Method 1).
>
> 5. Reboot twice. (Yes, again.)
>
> 6. Now see if you can install KB947864, KB941693, KB948590 and any other
> updates offered by Windows Update.
>
> NB: Do NOT install Vista SP1 unless it's offered by Windows Update! See
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> jcaudle wrote:
> <paste>
> > I downloaded a separate file for SP1. I also chatted with MS today for
> > about 4 hours. No luck in fixing the problem. Unfortunately I cannot do
> > a
> > system restore since the restore point does not seem to exist even if I
> > click go back 5 days. Is there a way to go back further?
> </paste>
> > In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> > firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> > immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus. I believe they are
> > used
> > to handling such problems and not what really is happening. Your reply is
> > most informative.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> <QP>
> >> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal components
> >> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows
> >> Vista
> >> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately
> >> before
> >> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can be
> >> installed or removed from the computer.
> >> </QP>
> >> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
> >>
> >>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
> >>
> >> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you
> >> download/install
> >> it manually?
> >>
> >> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371
> >> because
> >> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any
> >> other
> >> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
> >>
> >> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
> >> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
> >>
> >> jcaudle wrote:
> >>> Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
> >>> returns
> >>> an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that
> >>> KB938371
> >>> appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also appears
> >>> on
> >>> the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
> >>> individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows
> >>> that
> >>> nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and anti
> >>> virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security
> >>> updates
> >>> but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and
> >>>> the
> >>>> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
> >>>>
> >>>> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
> >>>> available
> >>>> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
> >>>> • US:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>> • CA:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>> • UK:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>> • AU:
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select
> >>>> Windows
> >>>> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
> >>>>
> >>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
> >>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >>>> in
> >>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >>>> with
> >>>> security updates.
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
> >>>>
> >>>> jcaudle wrote:
> >>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371 installed
> >>>>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install
> >>>>> are
> >>>>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install
> >>>>> regardless
> >>>>> of
> >>>>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to
> >>>>> install
> >>>>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install are
> >>>>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.
>
>

Did the MS Support tech have you try (or have your tried) using Method 2:
Use System Restore | Offline System Restore in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537?

I'm afraid your best bet would be to continue with the free Vista SP1
support option(s) available to you. If necessary, being a new Support
Incident.

Please keep us posted.
--
~PA Bear


jcaudle wrote:
> Did all you recommended. Got to the part about using Method #1 to
> uninstall
> SP1. Used the MS instructions for getting to the uninstall screen. For
> some reason it is not on the list of installed updates. Very vexing.
> Thanks so much for giving your time to assist with this problem.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>> I downloaded a separate file for SP1.
>>
>> I was afraid you'd say that.
>>
>>> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
>>> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
>>> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus.
>>
>> <groan> Now it's gotten even more complicated. Try the following:
>>
>> 1. Uninstall ZoneAlarm via Add/Remove Programs then *immediately* enable
>> the Windows Firewall. Do NOT connect the machine to the internet without
>> a
>> firewall!
>>
>> 2a. If you uninstalled a Norton application at the behest of MS Support,
>> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
>> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
>>
>> 2b. If you uninstalled a McAfee application at the behest of MS Support,
>> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
>> http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...e&type=TS&ia=1
>>
>> 3. Temporarily disable AVG Anti-Virus.
>>
>> 4. Uninstall Vista SP1 via Add/Remove Programs
>> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537 Method 1).
>>
>> 5. Reboot twice. (Yes, again.)
>>
>> 6. Now see if you can install KB947864, KB941693, KB948590 and any other
>> updates offered by Windows Update.
>>
>> NB: Do NOT install Vista SP1 unless it's offered by Windows Update! See
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> jcaudle wrote:
>> <paste>
>>> I downloaded a separate file for SP1. I also chatted with MS today for
>>> about 4 hours. No luck in fixing the problem. Unfortunately I cannot
>>> do
>>> a
>>> system restore since the restore point does not seem to exist even if I
>>> click go back 5 days. Is there a way to go back further?
>> </paste>
>>> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
>>> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
>>> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus. I believe they are
>>> used
>>> to handling such problems and not what really is happening. Your reply
>>> is
>>> most informative.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> <QP>
>>>> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal
>>>> components
>>>> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows
>>>> Vista
>>>> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately
>>>> before
>>>> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can
>>>> be
>>>> installed or removed from the computer.
>>>> </QP>
>>>> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
>>>>
>>>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
>>>>
>>>> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you
>>>> download/install
>>>> it manually?
>>>>
>>>> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371
>>>> because
>>>> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any
>>>> other
>>>> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
>>>>
>>>> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
>>>> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
>>>>
>>>> jcaudle wrote:
>>>>> Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
>>>>> returns
>>>>> an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that
>>>>> KB938371
>>>>> appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also
>>>>> appears
>>>>> on
>>>>> the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
>>>>> individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows
>>>>> that
>>>>> nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and
>>>>> anti
>>>>> virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security
>>>>> updates
>>>>> but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
>>>>>> available
>>>>>> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
>>>>>> • US:
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>>>> • CA:
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>>>> • UK:
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>>>> • AU:
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
>>>>>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select
>>>>>> Windows
>>>>>> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
>>>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>>>>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>>>>>> with
>>>>>> security updates.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>>>>>
>>>>>> jcaudle wrote:
>>>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371
>>>>>>> installed
>>>>>>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install
>>>>>>> regardless
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to
>>>>>>> install
>>>>>>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.

Method 2 requires a Vista restore disk. Since the HP restore disks reformat
the hard drive and return the computer to it's original configuration I
think, for now, that I will just live with it. I don't have the time right
now to redo about 1 week of work re-installing all my programs. At least my
machine is locked down real good with firewall, antivirus, and highly secured
wireless connection with max password security. I think MS support is not
used to or seen this type of problem as I have noticed in similiar posts.
Thanks for your help.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Did the MS Support tech have you try (or have your tried) using Method 2:
> Use System Restore | Offline System Restore in
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537?
>
> I'm afraid your best bet would be to continue with the free Vista SP1
> support option(s) available to you. If necessary, being a new Support
> Incident.
>
> Please keep us posted.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>
> jcaudle wrote:
> > Did all you recommended. Got to the part about using Method #1 to
> > uninstall
> > SP1. Used the MS instructions for getting to the uninstall screen. For
> > some reason it is not on the list of installed updates. Very vexing.
> > Thanks so much for giving your time to assist with this problem.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>> I downloaded a separate file for SP1.
> >>
> >> I was afraid you'd say that.
> >>
> >>> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> >>> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> >>> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus.
> >>
> >> <groan> Now it's gotten even more complicated. Try the following:
> >>
> >> 1. Uninstall ZoneAlarm via Add/Remove Programs then *immediately* enable
> >> the Windows Firewall. Do NOT connect the machine to the internet without
> >> a
> >> firewall!
> >>
> >> 2a. If you uninstalled a Norton application at the behest of MS Support,
> >> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
> >> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> >>
> >> 2b. If you uninstalled a McAfee application at the behest of MS Support,
> >> download/run this removal tool & reboot twice:
> >> http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...e&type=TS&ia=1
> >>
> >> 3. Temporarily disable AVG Anti-Virus.
> >>
> >> 4. Uninstall Vista SP1 via Add/Remove Programs
> >> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537 Method 1).
> >>
> >> 5. Reboot twice. (Yes, again.)
> >>
> >> 6. Now see if you can install KB947864, KB941693, KB948590 and any other
> >> updates offered by Windows Update.
> >>
> >> NB: Do NOT install Vista SP1 unless it's offered by Windows Update! See
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear
> >>
> >> jcaudle wrote:
> >> <paste>
> >>> I downloaded a separate file for SP1. I also chatted with MS today for
> >>> about 4 hours. No luck in fixing the problem. Unfortunately I cannot
> >>> do
> >>> a
> >>> system restore since the restore point does not seem to exist even if I
> >>> click go back 5 days. Is there a way to go back further?
> >> </paste>
> >>> In addition I did chat with support and they had me uninstalling my
> >>> firewall, anti-virus, etc. Left me with a unprotected computer that I
> >>> immediately installed zone alarm and AVG antivirus. I believe they are
> >>> used
> >>> to handling such problems and not what really is happening. Your reply
> >>> is
> >>> most informative.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> <QP>
> >>>> The original release of Update 938371 updates several internal
> >>>> components
> >>>> that Windows Vista requires in order to install or to remove Windows
> >>>> Vista
> >>>> Service Pack 1 more reliably. This update must be applied separately
> >>>> before
> >>>> you install Windows Vista SP1 to make sure that Windows Vista SP1 can
> >>>> be
> >>>> installed or removed from the computer.
> >>>> </QP>
> >>>> Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
> >>>>
> >>>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed.
> >>>>
> >>>> Did Windows Update offer the machine Vista SP1 or did you
> >>>> download/install
> >>>> it manually?
> >>>>
> >>>> Looks like you're in a Catch-22 situation: You can't install 938371
> >>>> because
> >>>> Vista SP1 is already installed but you may not be able to install any
> >>>> other
> >>>> updates because 938371 isn't installed.
> >>>>
> >>>> Unless you want to see if uninstalling SP1 resolves the problem (cf.
> >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537), I'd recommend opening a free
> >>>> support incident. See links in my previous reply.
> >>>>
> >>>> jcaudle wrote:
> >>>>> Not the activity I am having. The computer does not restart. Just
> >>>>> returns
> >>>>> an error 800B0100 when using Windows Update. What is odd is that
> >>>>> KB938371
> >>>>> appears in the listing of installed successful updates but also
> >>>>> appears
> >>>>> on
> >>>>> the list of important updates. Have tried installing each update
> >>>>> individually but no luck. When I click update the progress bar shows
> >>>>> that
> >>>>> nothing is being transferred. Have tried turning off firewall and
> >>>>> anti
> >>>>> virus but still same behavior. Something is blocking all security
> >>>>> updates
> >>>>> but allowing non-security updates to proceed normally.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and
> >>>>>> the
> >>>>>> computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
> >>>>>> available
> >>>>>> at no charge through 18 Mar-09
> >>>>>> • US:
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>>>> • CA:
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>>>> • UK:
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>>>> • AU:
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> >>>>>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select
> >>>>>> Windows
> >>>>>> Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 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
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
> >>>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >>>>>> in
> >>>>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >>>>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >>>>>> with
> >>>>>> security updates.
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> jcaudle wrote:
> >>>>>>> I have Vista home premium sp1 installed. Also have KB938371
> >>>>>>> installed
> >>>>>>> successfully on 4/9/2008. Since then the only updates that install
> >>>>>>> are
> >>>>>>> Defender definitions. All security updates will not install
> >>>>>>> regardless
> >>>>>>> of
> >>>>>>> how many times I try. Suggestions as to allow these updates to
> >>>>>>> install
> >>>>>>> would be greatly appreciated. The updates that refuse to install
> >>>>>>> are
> >>>>>>> KB947864, KB941693, & KB948590.
>
>