http://www.updatexp.com/windows-upda...installed.html
Windows Update already installed
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/needagain.htm
Windows Update says the update is still needed
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;319109
Windows Update Site Lists Updates That You Already Installed - WinXP
Also check the following:
Locate the C:\Windows\System32\Catroot2 folder and make sure that the folder and
contents are not set to ready only.
Make sure "Cryptographic Services" service is running and the Startup type is
Automatic.
If it isn't, right-click the service and select Properties and set to Automatic. If
the service is not shown as "Started", you can start it by clicking the Start button.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...fix_prompt.htm
Prevent Windows Update from prompting you to install a Hotfix you know is already
installed - WinXP
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> I'm getting recurring Windows update messages to install and update
> ".net framework version 1.1". The download works fine, the install
> works fine and I get the 'succeeded' message but the next time I do an
> update it's telling me I need to update it again. I know I can just
> ignore it as the Windows "Add/Remove" Dialog says it is present but
> it's annoying to get this message all the same.
>