Frank's solution didn't work for me too.
But i solved it by uninstalling the .net framework extended and left the .net client on the server.
Update worked after that and the extended component came back with the latest updates.
Windows 7 - Error Code: 66a (Can't install KB2160841)
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Getting error code 66A Windows update encountered an unknown error. Security Update for .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2160841)
Installation date: 10/17/2010 2:14 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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See Andre.Ziegler reply to an earlier post involving the error:
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had same problem,for a week,go to control panel click uninstall programs,find >Net framework 4 client profile file ,then click right and do repair file ,install part worked fine right after
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2013-01-19T02:26:26+00:00 had same problem,for a week,go to control panel click uninstall programs,find >Net framework 4 client profile file ,then click right and do repair file ,install part worked fine right after
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FRANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2012-12-09T00:10:23+00:00 I have tried the repair and the repair reported a filuare and error. Stated the installation was incorrect.
Tried to remeove it the .net client progile and it will not. Stating that the installation was incorrect.
All of these fail.
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656368)
Installation date: 12/8/2012 5:59 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2737019)
Installation date: 12/8/2012 5:59 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2686827)
Installation date: 12/8/2012 5:59 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2729449)
Installation date: 12/8/2012 5:59 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2604121)
Installation date: 12/8/2012 5:59 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
This has been going on since:
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2633870)
Installation date: 2/16/2012 9:01 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 66A
Update type: Important
I do server administration on Solaris servers for DoD. I have not had an issue last this long with a Unix Server.
I would like a solution please…other than Franks.
Thank you
H. Walker