KB954156

Todays release contains a security update KB954156

This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
correct file to download!

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

Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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tatterrag wrote:
> Todays release contains a security update KB954156
>
> This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> correct file to download!

Same issue - I'm running WinXP SP3. The update downloads but fails to
install; error code is 0x8007F0F4

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> posting to this newsgroup, please.
>
> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
> --
> ~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/
>
> tatterrag wrote:
> > Todays release contains a security update KB954156
> >
> > This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> > definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> > correct file to download!
>
>

tatterrag wrote:
> Todays release contains a security update KB954156
>
> This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> correct file to download!

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1)
> when posting to this newsgroup, please.
>
> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows
> Update?

Schaef wrote:
> Same issue - I'm running WinXP SP3. The update downloads but fails
> to install; error code is 0x8007F0F4

The 0kb does not point to a problem - it points to accurately telling you
that the file is already downloaded and all that is needed to install it.
The problem is on your machine.

As many will tell you - ignore the title and symptoms listed in the article
referred to. Do method 1 and 2 and see if it fixes your issue whether or
not you repaired anything.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Try method 1 and try to update*.
If it fails, try method 2 and try to update*.

*try to update:
- Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
or "Express" - do so.
- Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
- Scan for updates.
- When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
- You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates. I suggest
avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Same Problem here.. Running XP 5.1.2600 SP3 with IE7 7.0.5730.11 Trying to
install update KB954156.. I get error 0x8007F0F4

"Schaef" wrote:

> Same issue - I'm running WinXP SP3. The update downloads but fails to
> install; error code is 0x8007F0F4
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> > posting to this newsgroup, please.
> >
> > Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
> > --
> > ~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/
> >
> > tatterrag wrote:
> > > Todays release contains a security update KB954156
> > >
> > > This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> > > definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> > > correct file to download!
> >
> >

STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED

Same update or...?

Same question:
>> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?

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. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB954156).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~PA Bear

Schaef wrote:
> Same issue - I'm running WinXP SP3. The update downloads but fails to
> install; error code is 0x8007F0F4
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
>> posting to this newsgroup, please.
>>
>> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>> tatterrag wrote:
>>> Todays release contains a security update KB954156
>>>
>>> This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
>>> definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
>>> correct file to download!

wineman wrote:
> Same Problem here.. Running XP 5.1.2600 SP3 with IE7 7.0.5730.11
> Trying to install update KB954156.. I get error 0x8007F0F4

The same solution as posted many times...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Try method 1 and try to update*.
If fails - try method 2 and try to update*.

*try to update:
- Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
or "Express" - do so.
- Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
- Scan for updates.
- When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
- You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates. I suggest
avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

was trying to install it via Automatic update...

Tried Method 1 without success.. same problem exists. was going to try
Method 2, but dont know how to tell whether I have x86 or x64 based system.
How can I tell? Sorry for the "dumb" ?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED
>
> Same update or...?
>
> Same question:
> >> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
>
> 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. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB954156).
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Schaef wrote:
> > Same issue - I'm running WinXP SP3. The update downloads but fails to
> > install; error code is 0x8007F0F4
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> >> posting to this newsgroup, please.
> >>
> >> Are you attempting to install this update manually or via Windows Update?
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >> tatterrag wrote:
> >>> Todays release contains a security update KB954156
> >>>
> >>> This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> >>> definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> >>> correct file to download!
>
>

wineman wrote:
> was trying to install it via Automatic update...
>
> Tried Method 1 without success.. same problem exists. was going to
> try Method 2, but dont know how to tell whether I have x86 or x64
> based system. How can I tell? Sorry for the "dumb" ?

If you don't know - you likely have 32bit - x86...
(It wouldn't install even if you got the wrong version.)

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Your answer was right on. I thought I would add to it.
Security Update for Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for Windows XP (KB954156)

Download size: 0 KB* = Error Code: 0x8007F0F4


"tatterrag" wrote:

> Todays release contains a security update KB954156
>
> This fails to install due to the fact the file size is 0kb so
> definitely an error on microsofts part in pointing to the
> correct file to download!