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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  1. Anonymous
    2011-06-17T14:48:21+00:00

    OK FOLKS< HERE"S A NEW INFORMATION__

    I contacted a Microsoft free support tech because this is a security update.

    He advised me that KB2538242 is defective and will be replaced in two weeks. The correct thing to do is hide( instructions find above, couple of messages) it and later you can unhide it again then it should disappear from the install list.

     Besides,

     there are 3 updates, which one to download? I have 64 bit machine. The size of that update was originally only 6.2 MB

    vcredist_IA64.EXE 6.0 MB
    vcredist_x64.EXE 3.0 MB
    vcredist_x86.EXE 2.0 MB

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-17T16:09:16+00:00

    People, what's wrong with you? I already posted solution, check couple of messages above on page 1 of this forum. All you have to do is read and FOLLOW instructions. Again, if you have that update installed on your PC, to stop it from the loop of coming back do this:

     

    How to hide an update in Windows 7 and for Vista

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    1. Click the "Start" Button, click "All Programs", and click "Windows Update".
    2. From the left panel, click "Check for update".
    3. After receiving the scan results, please click "View available updates" under the "Install updates" button.
    4. Please right-click the update (KB2538242), and click "Hide update". If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    Whom do you contact? I already told you: call (866)PC SAFETY- that's Microsoft,. The above instructions should get rid of this problem.

    what ever u have here does not work i have tried 5 times

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-06-17T16:58:54+00:00

     Besides,

     there are 3 updates, which one to download? I have 64 bit machine. The size of that update was originally only 6.2 MB

    vcredist_IA64.EXE 6.0 MB
    vcredist_x64.EXE 3.0 MB
    vcredist_x86.EXE 2.0 MB

    Download all 3, if you don't need the IA64 it will tell you so when you try to install it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-06-17T18:43:08+00:00

    Received this on another forum.

    (( I contacted a Microsoft free support tech because this is a security update.

    He advised me that KB2538242 is defective and will be replaced in two weeks. The correct thing to do is hide it and later you can unhide it again then it should disappear from the install list.))

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