Download it manually from here
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830
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"Shelly" <> wrote in message news:...
>I have tried to download and install the subject tool several times.
> Each time win update indicates installation was successful.
> Yet, KB 890830 keeps showing up as still required on the win update
> critical page. Using WinXP w/media center.
> Suggestions welcomed. tia. Have a nice day.