Windows update KB981793 not working. Help!!!!

I've got problems with the microsoft update because appearing the usual
yellow shield icon below the rearside bar indicating
which windows xp updates KB981793 has not been carried out.

What am I supposed to do now?

I've tried many times to trim it also using methods used by several users in
forums but no results about that.

Keep waiting for helpful suggestions, thanks.

max wrote:
> I've got problems with the microsoft update because appearing the usual
> yellow shield icon below the rearside bar indicating
> which windows xp updates KB981793 has not been carried out.
>
> What am I supposed to do now?
>
> I've tried many times to trim it also using methods used by several
> users in forums but no results about that.
>
> Keep waiting for helpful suggestions, thanks.
>
>


If it exists, have you checked the KB981793.log which is located in
WINDOWS ?

Has any other Time Zone update failed to properly install prior to this
one ?

IF the KB981793.log exists, please copy and paste it into your reply.


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

it's weird because i got 2 log files existing.. one is located in "windows"
folder and another one in "documents and settings" but I guess it is the
same.

however the one you told me is this one:

[KB981793.log]
0.063:
================================================== ==============================
0.063: 2010/08/31 19:17:38.234 (local)
0.063:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\be9e26e54 f7a2d73396715001d0e1e17\update\update.exe
(version 6.3.13.0)
0.063: DoInstallation: GetProcAddress(InitializeCustomizationDLL) Returned:
0x7f
0.063: Failed To Enable SE_SHUTDOWN_PRIVILEGE
0.078: Hotfix started with following command line: -q -z -er
/ParentInfo:ac8c3d2352d170479b9b544ccd082b93
0.078: In Function GetReleaseSet, line 1240, RegQueryValueEx failed with
error 0x2
0.078: Return Value From IsInstallable = 0
0.078: IsInstallable returned 441092
0.078: Fist Condition in Prereq.CheckRegistry.Section Failed
0.078: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
0.110: Errore rilevato dall'installazione del KB981793: Update cannot be
installed as a newer or same timezone update has already been installed on
the system
0.141: Update cannot be installed as a newer or same timezone update has
already been installed on the system
0.141: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
0.032:
================================================== ==============================
0.032: 2010/08/31 19:28:54.656 (local)
0.032:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\be9e26e54 f7a2d73396715001d0e1e17\update\update.exe
(version 6.3.13.0)
0.032: DoInstallation: GetProcAddress(InitializeCustomizationDLL) Returned:
0x7f
0.032: Failed To Enable SE_SHUTDOWN_PRIVILEGE
0.032: Hotfix started with following command line: -q -z -er
/ParentInfo:71df918941b32149ae0597f2bcf9b643
0.032: In Function GetReleaseSet, line 1240, RegQueryValueEx failed with
error 0x2
0.032: Return Value From IsInstallable = 0
0.047: IsInstallable returned 441092
0.047: Fist Condition in Prereq.CheckRegistry.Section Failed
0.047: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
0.063: Errore rilevato dall'installazione del KB981793: Update cannot be
installed as a newer or same timezone update has already been installed on
the system
0.078: Update cannot be installed as a newer or same timezone update has
already been installed on the system
0.078: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
0.078:
================================================== ==============================
0.078: 2010/08/31 21:21:47.906 (local)
0.078:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\be9e26e54 f7a2d73396715001d0e1e17\update\update.exe
(version 6.3.13.0)
0.078: DoInstallation: GetProcAddress(InitializeCustomizationDLL) Returned:
0x7f
0.078: Failed To Enable SE_SHUTDOWN_PRIVILEGE
0.078: Hotfix started with following command line: -q -z -er
/ParentInfo:6458ca1b04918446862c3a32405cb1c9
0.078: In Function GetReleaseSet, line 1240, RegQueryValueEx failed with
error 0x2
0.094: Return Value From IsInstallable = 0
0.094: IsInstallable returned 441092
0.094: Fist Condition in Prereq.CheckRegistry.Section Failed
0.094: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
0.125: Errore rilevato dall'installazione del KB981793: Update cannot be
installed as a newer or same timezone update has already been installed on
the system
0.156: Update cannot be installed as a newer or same timezone update has
already been installed on the system
0.156: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
0.047:
================================================== ==============================
0.047: 2010/08/31 22:04:29.500 (local)
0.047:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\be9e26e54 f7a2d73396715001d0e1e17\update\update.exe
(version 6.3.13.0)
0.047: DoInstallation: GetProcAddress(InitializeCustomizationDLL) Returned:
0x7f
0.047: Failed To Enable SE_SHUTDOWN_PRIVILEGE
0.047: Hotfix started with following command line: -q -z -er
/ParentInfo:28286a4cdf6f7143b9cfc6abf5ad5a07
0.047: In Function GetReleaseSet, line 1240, RegQueryValueEx failed with
error 0x2
0.047: Return Value From IsInstallable = 0
0.047: IsInstallable returned 441092
0.047: Fist Condition in Prereq.CheckRegistry.Section Failed
0.047: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
0.062: Errore rilevato dall'installazione del KB981793: Update cannot be
installed as a newer or same timezone update has already been installed on
the system
0.078: Update cannot be installed as a newer or same timezone update has
already been installed on the system
0.078: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4


"MowGreen" <> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:i5jtoh$ui5$...
> max wrote:
>> I've got problems with the microsoft update because appearing the usual
>> yellow shield icon below the rearside bar indicating
>> which windows xp updates KB981793 has not been carried out.
>>
>> What am I supposed to do now?
>>
>> I've tried many times to trim it also using methods used by several
>> users in forums but no results about that.
>>
>> Keep waiting for helpful suggestions, thanks.
>>
>>
>
>
> If it exists, have you checked the KB981793.log which is located in
> WINDOWS ?
>
> Has any other Time Zone update failed to properly install prior to this
> one ?
>
> IF the KB981793.log exists, please copy and paste it into your reply.
>
>
> MowGreen
> ================
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ================
>
> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

max wrote:
> it's weird because i got 2 log files existing.. one is located in "windows" folder and
> another one in "documents and settings" but I guess it is the same.
<snip>
> 0.078: Update cannot be installed as a newer or same timezone update has
> already been installed on the system

Seeing that the update uses Windows Installer, yes, the 2 logs files
should be duplicates. One is written to %systemroot% (WINDOWS) and one
to Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Temp\.

From - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981793

> Note When you apply this update, you may receive the following message:
> Update cannot be installed as a newer or same time zone update has already been installed
> on the system.
>
> This message indicates that you have already applied the correct update or that Windows
> Updates or Microsoft Update has automatically installed this update. No additional action
> is required to update the Windows operating system.

Is the update showing as installed in Control Panel > Add/Remove
Programs ? Make sure that the "Show updates" box is checked at the top
to see all of the updates installed.

If it is, then the next time the update is offered, UNcheck the box next
to it, click OK, then put a mark in the next window that opens next to "
Do not show this update again. "
Click Apply, then OK.



MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

MowGreen wrote:
> Is the update showing as installed in Control Panel > Add/Remove
> Programs ? Make sure that the "Show updates" box is checked at the top
> to see all of the updates installed.
>
> If it is, then the next time the update is offered, UNcheck the box next
> to it, click OK, then put a mark in the next window that opens next to "
> Do not show this update again. "
> Click Apply, then OK.


If the update is *not* showing in Add/Remove Programs, here's a
workaround from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883824

" This issue has been found to occur when you install previously
released time zone updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems. To
resolve this issue in this scenario, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
Copy and then paste (or type) the following command in the Open box, and
then press ENTER:
regedit
Select My Computer (the root node) in the navigation pane on the left
side, click Export under the File menu, and then select All under Export
range.
Select Desktop in the Save in box, type backup in the File Name box, and
then click Save.

Note The backup file is located on the Desktop and is named
"backup.req." You can restore the registry by double-clicking the
backup.req file. After you complete the troubleshooting, and the issue
is resolved, you can delete this file.
In Registry Editor, locate the following subkey:

HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Time Zones

In the details panel on the right side, locate and double-click the
following registry entry:
TZVersion

Type 0 in the Value Data field, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor.
Install update KB981783 again. "

I changed the above KB from what was originally posted in the KB article
from KB931836 to KB981783.



MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

thank u very much friend! I solved the problem by checking and simply
removing the KB981793 already installed in from the add/remove programs as u
told me to verify there and then i let windows update adding it as a new
installment.. so it made the updating by itself. cuz now it ain't begging me
for new prior updates. Now I'll be sure it won't ask for me that yet..



"MowGreen" <> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:i5mg2k$boq$...
> MowGreen wrote:
>> Is the update showing as installed in Control Panel > Add/Remove
>> Programs ? Make sure that the "Show updates" box is checked at the top
>> to see all of the updates installed.
>>
>> If it is, then the next time the update is offered, UNcheck the box next
>> to it, click OK, then put a mark in the next window that opens next to "
>> Do not show this update again. "
>> Click Apply, then OK.
>
>
> If the update is *not* showing in Add/Remove Programs, here's a workaround
> from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883824
>
> " This issue has been found to occur when you install previously released
> time zone updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems. To resolve this
> issue in this scenario, follow these steps:
> Click Start, and then click Run.
> Copy and then paste (or type) the following command in the Open box, and
> then press ENTER:
> regedit
> Select My Computer (the root node) in the navigation pane on the left
> side, click Export under the File menu, and then select All under Export
> range.
> Select Desktop in the Save in box, type backup in the File Name box, and
> then click Save.
>
> Note The backup file is located on the Desktop and is named "backup.req."
> You can restore the registry by double-clicking the backup.req file. After
> you complete the troubleshooting, and the issue is resolved, you can
> delete this file.
> In Registry Editor, locate the following subkey:
>
> HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Time Zones
>
> In the details panel on the right side, locate and double-click the
> following registry entry:
> TZVersion
>
> Type 0 in the Value Data field, and then click OK.
> Exit Registry Editor.
> Install update KB981783 again. "
>
> I changed the above KB from what was originally posted in the KB article
> from KB931836 to KB981783.
>
>
>
> MowGreen
> ================
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ================
>
> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

max wrote:
> thank u very much friend! I solved the problem by checking and simply
> removing the KB981793 already installed in from the add/remove programs
> as u told me to verify there and then i let windows update adding it as
> a new installment.. so it made the updating by itself. cuz now it ain't
> begging me for new prior updates. Now I'll be sure it won't ask for me
> that yet..


You're mowst welcome, max. Glad to hear the update installed and isn't
pestering you any longer. <w>


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

thanks.. hope so .. yup.



"MowGreen" <> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:i5otsn$u74$...
> max wrote:
>> thank u very much friend! I solved the problem by checking and simply
>> removing the KB981793 already installed in from the add/remove programs
>> as u told me to verify there and then i let windows update adding it as
>> a new installment.. so it made the updating by itself. cuz now it ain't
>> begging me for new prior updates. Now I'll be sure it won't ask for me
>> that yet..
>
>
> You're mowst welcome, max. Glad to hear the update installed and isn't
> pestering you any longer. <w>
>
>
> MowGreen
> ================
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ================
>
> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked