KB951748

I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready and
available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When I
went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th, 2008,
and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there. Is
there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update manager
insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority Updates?

"Sein" <> schrieb:

>I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready and
> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When I
> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th, 2008,
> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there.

Which Windows version with which Service Pack installed are you using?
What do the *last* ~30 lines of the "KB951748.log" file (to be found
in the Windows folder) do look like?

Bye,
Freudi

Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
posting to this newsgroup.

Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?
==
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.

You could also...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Sein wrote:
> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready
> and
> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When I
> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
> 2008,
> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there. Is
> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
> Updates?

I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or install
SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware detector -
I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched into
update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but why is
there a duplicate update with the same name?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> posting to this newsgroup.
>
> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
> What third-party firewall (if any)?
> ==
> 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.
>
> You could also...
>
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Sein wrote:
> > I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready
> > and
> > available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When I
> > went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
> > 2008,
> > and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there. Is
> > there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
> > manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
> > Updates?
>
>

If KB951478 installed and isn't offered again when you go to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and do a CUSTOM scan, don't worry about
it.

When does your Symantec Antivirus subscription expire?

Is Spybot Tea Timer enabled or was it ever enabled?

Are you aware that Ad-Aware SE hasn't been supported for 2 years and that
there's been two newer versions released since you installed it?

Sein wrote:
> I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or
> install
> SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware
> detector -
> I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched into
> update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but why
> is
> there a duplicate update with the same name?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
>> posting to this newsgroup.
>>
>> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>> ==
>> 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.
>>
>> You could also...
>>
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Sein wrote:
>>> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready
>>> and
>>> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When
>>> I
>>> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
>>> 2008,
>>> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there. Is
>>> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
>>> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
>>> Updates?

Hi, my Symantec Antivirus does not expire, it a client of the university's
system.
I'm aware of the Adware SE is discontinued - I thought it's still called
that, I think I have the 2008 free version of Adware.
As of custom installation, I checked but the update still shows up in the
list even though it was installed...

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> If KB951478 installed and isn't offered again when you go to
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and do a CUSTOM scan, don't worry about
> it.
>
> When does your Symantec Antivirus subscription expire?
>
> Is Spybot Tea Timer enabled or was it ever enabled?
>
> Are you aware that Ad-Aware SE hasn't been supported for 2 years and that
> there's been two newer versions released since you installed it?
>
> Sein wrote:
> > I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or
> > install
> > SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware
> > detector -
> > I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched into
> > update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but why
> > is
> > there a duplicate update with the same name?
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> >> posting to this newsgroup.
> >>
> >> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> >> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> >> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
> >> ==
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> You could also...
> >>
> >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >> Sein wrote:
> >>> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is ready
> >>> and
> >>> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed. When
> >>> I
> >>> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
> >>> 2008,
> >>> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there. Is
> >>> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
> >>> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
> >>> Updates?
>
>

Is Windows Update still offering this update or not, Sein?

Sein wrote:
> Hi, my Symantec Antivirus does not expire, it a client of the university's
> system.
> I'm aware of the Adware SE is discontinued - I thought it's still called
> that, I think I have the 2008 free version of Adware.
> As of custom installation, I checked but the update still shows up in the
> list even though it was installed...
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> If KB951478 installed and isn't offered again when you go to
>> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and do a CUSTOM scan, don't worry
>> about
>> it.
>>
>> When does your Symantec Antivirus subscription expire?
>>
>> Is Spybot Tea Timer enabled or was it ever enabled?
>>
>> Are you aware that Ad-Aware SE hasn't been supported for 2 years and that
>> there's been two newer versions released since you installed it?
>>
>> Sein wrote:
>>> I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or
>>> install
>>> SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware
>>> detector -
>>> I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched
>>> into
>>> update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but why
>>> is
>>> there a duplicate update with the same name?
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1)
>>>> when
>>>> posting to this newsgroup.
>>>>
>>>> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>> ==
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> You could also...
>>>>
>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>> Sein wrote:
>>>>> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is
>>>>> ready
>>>>> and
>>>>> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed.
>>>>> When
>>>>> I
>>>>> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
>>>>> 2008,
>>>>> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there.
>>>>> Is
>>>>> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
>>>>> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
>>>>> Updates?

Now it is not, thanks

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Is Windows Update still offering this update or not, Sein?
>
> Sein wrote:
> > Hi, my Symantec Antivirus does not expire, it a client of the university's
> > system.
> > I'm aware of the Adware SE is discontinued - I thought it's still called
> > that, I think I have the 2008 free version of Adware.
> > As of custom installation, I checked but the update still shows up in the
> > list even though it was installed...
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> If KB951478 installed and isn't offered again when you go to
> >> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and do a CUSTOM scan, don't worry
> >> about
> >> it.
> >>
> >> When does your Symantec Antivirus subscription expire?
> >>
> >> Is Spybot Tea Timer enabled or was it ever enabled?
> >>
> >> Are you aware that Ad-Aware SE hasn't been supported for 2 years and that
> >> there's been two newer versions released since you installed it?
> >>
> >> Sein wrote:
> >>> I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or
> >>> install
> >>> SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware
> >>> detector -
> >>> I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched
> >>> into
> >>> update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but why
> >>> is
> >>> there a duplicate update with the same name?
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1)
> >>>> when
> >>>> posting to this newsgroup.
> >>>>
> >>>> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
> >>>>
> >>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> >>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> >>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
> >>>> ==
> >>>> 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.
> >>>>
> >>>> You could also...
> >>>>
> >>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>
> >>>> Sein wrote:
> >>>>> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is
> >>>>> ready
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed.
> >>>>> When
> >>>>> I
> >>>>> went through my update history, the update was installed on July 9th,
> >>>>> 2008,
> >>>>> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already there.
> >>>>> Is
> >>>>> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my update
> >>>>> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
> >>>>> Updates?
>
>

Very good. You're welcome & thanks for your feedback.

PS: You will need to get SP3 installed by April 2010 or you won't be offered
any more updates & Windows Update won't even work. Seeing as the free
installation support ends in less the 3 months (not that it's likely you'll
need it but...), I'd recommend getting SP3 installed ASAP.

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Sein wrote:
> Now it is not, thanks
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote
>> Is Windows Update still offering this update or not, Sein?
>>
>> Sein wrote:
>>> Hi, my Symantec Antivirus does not expire, it a client of the
>>> university's
>>> system.
>>> I'm aware of the Adware SE is discontinued - I thought it's still called
>>> that, I think I have the 2008 free version of Adware.
>>> As of custom installation, I checked but the update still shows up in
>>> the
>>> list even though it was installed...
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> If KB951478 installed and isn't offered again when you go to
>>>> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and do a CUSTOM scan, don't worry
>>>> about it.
>>>>
>>>> When does your Symantec Antivirus subscription expire?
>>>>
>>>> Is Spybot Tea Timer enabled or was it ever enabled?
>>>>
>>>> Are you aware that Ad-Aware SE hasn't been supported for 2 years and
>>>> that
>>>> there's been two newer versions released since you installed it?
>>>>
>>>> Sein wrote:
>>>>> I'm using Windows XP Home Edition SP2. I did not reinstall WinXP or
>>>>> install
>>>>> SP3. I'm using Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0. Spyware
>>>>> detector -
>>>>> I'm using Adware SE (free edition) and Spybot. Today when I searched
>>>>> into
>>>>> update history, I found that the update was installed yesterday, but
>>>>> why
>>>>> is
>>>>> there a duplicate update with the same name?
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1)
>>>>>> when
>>>>>> posting to this newsgroup.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you reinstall WinXP and then installed SP3 manually?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is
>>>>>> your
>>>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>>>> ==
>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You could also...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sein wrote:
>>>>>>> I have automatic update on, and today it informed the KB951748 is
>>>>>>> ready
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> available for download. But when I tried to install it, it failed.
>>>>>>> When
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> went through my update history, the update was installed on July
>>>>>>> 9th,
>>>>>>> 2008,
>>>>>>> and when I checked Add/Remove Programs, the update was already
>>>>>>> there.
>>>>>>> Is
>>>>>>> there any reason why MS is reissuing this update and why is my
>>>>>>> update
>>>>>>> manager insisting I don't have the update as it shows up in Priority
>>>>>>> Updates?