Windows updates keeps reinstalling

W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so how
do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3

Start here:

How to troubleshoot Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are
repeatedly offered an update
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910339

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"coaster1robert" <> wrote in message
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> W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
> going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so
> how
> do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3

While KB970238 was released over a month ago (09 Jun-09), KB972260 was only
released on 28 Jul-09 (but I expect that KB969897, also released on 09
Jun-09, had also been failing to install before the 28th).

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed, how long has it
been installed, and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware
applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
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coaster1robert wrote:
> W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
> going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so
> how
> do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> While KB970238 was released over a month ago (09 Jun-09), KB972260 was only
> released on 28 Jul-09 (but I expect that KB969897, also released on 09
> Jun-09, had also been failing to install before the 28th).
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed, how long has it
> been installed, and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware
> applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> coaster1robert wrote:
> > W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
> > going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so
> > how
> > do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3
>
>


Both updates are on the computer,so I am protect,so I don't understand why
windows updates,keeps reinstalling them.Why can't windows update see them?
Robert

coaster1robert wrote:
>>> W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has
>>> been
>>> going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so
>>> how
>>> do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3
>>
>> While KB970238 was released over a month ago (09 Jun-09), KB972260 was
>> only
>> released on 28 Jul-09 (but I expect that KB969897, also released on 09
>> Jun-09, had also been failing to install before the 28th).
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed, how long has
>> it
>> been installed, and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware
>> applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>
> Both updates are on the computer,so I am protect,so I don't understand why
> windows updates,keeps reinstalling them.Why can't windows update see them?

That's what I'm trying to help you figure out, Robert. Please answer the
questions in my previous reply.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> coaster1robert wrote:
> >>> W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has
> >>> been
> >>> going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so
> >>> how
> >>> do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3
> >>
> >> While KB970238 was released over a month ago (09 Jun-09), KB972260 was
> >> only
> >> released on 28 Jul-09 (but I expect that KB969897, also released on 09
> >> Jun-09, had also been failing to install before the 28th).
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed, how long has
> >> it
> >> been installed, and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware
> >> applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
> >
> > Both updates are on the computer,so I am protect,so I don't understand why
> > windows updates,keeps reinstalling them.Why can't windows update see them?
>
> That's what I'm trying to help you figure out, Robert. Please answer the
> questions in my previous reply.
>
>

I'm using Windows XP firewall Also I'm using Iolo anti-virus the only
updates that's on my system that's W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260)&
(KB970238) I just installed two other updates that came in on tues-they both
installed with no problem while my anti-virus was on. I installed my Iolo
6/14/09 before Iolo I had window one care. Robert

"ANONYMOUS" wrote:

> On 1 Aug, 03:22, coaster1robert
> <coaster1rob...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
> > going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so how
> > do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3
>
> Ignore all those muppets who have replied so far. Your problem is a
> classic case of a system with corrupted Windows SoftwareDistribution
> Folder which is located here:
>
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
>
> There is just only one way to fix this:
>
> Reboot your system in SAFE Mode. To do this, shut down your system
> and restart it but this time keep pressing F8 function key. You will
> eventually get to black screen with white/gray writings on it. Use
> your arrow keys to go to the top most item called safe mode.
>
> When you are in Windows, the screen may be unusual but this is
> expected. Log on using the Administrator account or a user's account
> that has admin rights.
>
> Launch Windows Explorer and go to:
>
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
>
> Delete everything from this folder. Restart your system in the normal
> way and everything should be corrected this time.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
>

THanks"ANONYMOUS Every thing is working fine now with windows update.
Your Idea worked. thanks a lot. Robert

You are welcome and thanks for the feedback.



coaster1robert wrote:

>"ANONYMOUS" wrote:
>
>
>
>>On 1 Aug, 03:22, coaster1robert
>><coaster1rob...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>W.U. keeps reinstalling (KB972260) IE8 & ( KB 970238) XP this has been
>>>going on for a month I had to turn off my orb because of this problem so how
>>>do you fix this? I'm using XP SP3
>>>
>>>
>>Ignore all those muppets who have replied so far. Your problem is a
>>classic case of a system with corrupted Windows SoftwareDistribution
>>Folder which is located here:
>>
>>C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
>>
>>There is just only one way to fix this:
>>
>>Reboot your system in SAFE Mode. To do this, shut down your system
>>and restart it but this time keep pressing F8 function key. You will
>>eventually get to black screen with white/gray writings on it. Use
>>your arrow keys to go to the top most item called safe mode.
>>
>>When you are in Windows, the screen may be unusual but this is
>>expected. Log on using the Administrator account or a user's account
>>that has admin rights.
>>
>>Launch Windows Explorer and go to:
>>
>>C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
>>
>>Delete everything from this folder. Restart your system in the normal
>>way and everything should be corrected this time.
>>
>>Hope this helps.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>THanks"ANONYMOUS Every thing is working fine now with windows update.
>Your Idea worked. thanks a lot. Robert
>
>