Security Update for Windows XP (KB899589) - continually fails.

Installation Failure -

Error Code: 0x8007F06B

Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).

Thanks!

:0)

This has been posted numerous times in last day or two. One post-er stated
confirmed an MS engineer/colleagues are aware of this happening, and
(supposedly) are working on it.

Keep looking for news & hopefully it will turn up as an MS update patch.

My Security (KB899589) has not loaded 4 times
Why is,nt Microsoft Windows Helping?

"Compumind" wrote:

> Installation Failure -
>
> Error Code: 0x8007F06B
>
> Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
> my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
>
> Thanks!
>
> :0)
>

This appears to be a bug in the Windows Update detection logic. KB899589
should not be needed if WinXP SP3 was installed properly.

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:

Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.

3. Go to Windows Update website > Select CUSTOM and allow the scan to
complete > Uncheck/deselect KB899589 and hide it ("Don't show me this update
again").

4. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)
--
~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/


Compumind wrote:
> Installation Failure -
>
> Error Code: 0x8007F06B
>
> Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
> my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
>
> Thanks!
>
>> 0)

Hi. Thank you for your response.

I followed your instructions.

However, the update is "hidden" rather than totally unlisted.

The message at the top of the (MS Update) screen says:

Important!

You've hidden important updates
You've asked us not to show you one or more high-priority updates but your
computer might be at risk until they are installed. Restore them now.

Is there going to be a fix to not let it come up at all, rather than just
hiding it?

:0)



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> This appears to be a bug in the Windows Update detection logic. KB899589
> should not be needed if WinXP SP3 was installed properly.
>
> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>
> 2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
> Open the Download folder and delete its contents
> Close the window.
>
> 3. Go to Windows Update website > Select CUSTOM and allow the scan to
> complete > Uncheck/deselect KB899589 and hide it ("Don't show me this update
> again").
>
> 4. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
> (Starting the service will take a moment)
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> Compumind wrote:
> > Installation Failure -
> >
> > Error Code: 0x8007F06B
> >
> > Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
> > my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >> 0)
>
>

I gave you instructions on how to hide it, not "unlist" it. WYSIWYG.

Hopefully MS will correct the bug shortly. If you want to contact MS about
it...

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., KB899589) and
that you're running WinXP SP3.
--
~PA Bear


Compumind wrote:
> Hi. Thank you for your response.
>
> I followed your instructions.
>
> However, the update is "hidden" rather than totally unlisted.
>
> The message at the top of the (MS Update) screen says:
>
> Important!
>
> You've hidden important updates
> You've asked us not to show you one or more high-priority updates but your
> computer might be at risk until they are installed. Restore them now.
>
> Is there going to be a fix to not let it come up at all, rather than just
> hiding it?
>
>> 0)
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> This appears to be a bug in the Windows Update detection logic. KB899589
>> should not be needed if WinXP SP3 was installed properly.
>>
>> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
>> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>>
>> 2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
>> Open the Download folder and delete its contents
>> Close the window.
>>
>> 3. Go to Windows Update website > Select CUSTOM and allow the scan to
>> complete > Uncheck/deselect KB899589 and hide it ("Don't show me this
>> update again").
>>
>> 4. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
>> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>>
>> Compumind wrote:
>>> Installation Failure -
>>>
>>> Error Code: 0x8007F06B
>>>
>>> Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install
>>> on
>>> my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>> 0)

Failed 5 times,June 20 4 times, June 21, 1 time

"Compumind" wrote:

> Installation Failure -
>
> Error Code: 0x8007F06B
>
> Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
> my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
>
> Thanks!
>
> :0)
>

0x8007f06b

STATUS_SP_VERSION_GREATER_2
Setup has detected that the Service Pack version of this system is newer than the update
you are applying. There is no need to install this update.


--

TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
======================================
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"Bob" <> wrote in message
news:BA9FA585-72B1-45C4-8F66-...
| Failed 5 times,June 20 4 times, June 21, 1 time
|
| "Compumind" wrote:
|
| > Installation Failure -
| >
| > Error Code: 0x8007F06B
| >
| > Could anyone provide information as to why this update will not install on
| > my system? I am running XP SP3 (MCE).
| >
| > Thanks!
| >
| > :0)
| >