Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242) is installing multiple times

Anonymous
2011-06-16T07:16:13+00:00

The Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242) is installing multiple times. Three times so far in two days. I had an identical problem with another security update for Microsoft Visual C. My OS is Windows 7 64 bit. Must I download and install this update manually for 32 and 64 bit systems to fix this problem (which was the fix for the installation problem with the Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2467175))? If not, what do I need to do to fix the problem? Any help is appreciated.

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Anonymous
2011-10-03T11:34:32+00:00

Hi brianchill84,

If you have a retail version of Windows, perform a repair install by completing the following steps:

  1. Log into Windows with an administrator account.
  2. Disable your antivirus, firewall and any other security program.
  3. Insert you Windows CD/DVD into the drive.
  4. Run setup.exe.
  5. Select Install Now
  6. If asked, uncheck I want to help make Windows installation better and select Go online to getthe lasted updates for installation.
  7. Accept the license terms and click Next.
  8. Click on the Upgrade option.
  9. Once the installation is complete, enter you product key.
  10. Click on Use recommended settings.
  11. Select your time zone, date and time settings.
  12. Windows will then prepare your desktop.
  13. Check to make sure there are no files missing.

Please note, this process should not affect your personal files, however, as a precaution, make sure you have a backup of your data before you peroform these steps.

If you do not have a Windows retail disc, please create a new thread in this forum. Include the complete version of Windows you have installed, the make and model of your computer and any troubleshooting steps you've tried.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-21T19:45:15+00:00

    Yes, there is, go to START- All programs, Windows updates, look on updates if you have that update(KB2538242) ready to be installed, then right click , on "Hide update" If it has been already installed, then yes, there is no option to hide update. By the way, after I contacted Microsoft, they removed corrupted DLL, and yesterday I got that update again (KB2538242),so I cliked to install,. it has installed itself, successfully, and I do not have problems. it doesn't reinstall itself anymore.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-06-21T16:47:07+00:00

    Thanks, this fixed the problem right away.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-06-21T13:22:54+00:00

    Installing the updates manually - please read all posts in this thread - worked for me and many other people.  The update itself isn't "corrupt", it is the installer that isn't working on some system configurations.  Personally, I'd rather not hide nor ignore a SECURITY update.  Good luck all, I'm signing off this thread.  :)

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