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
    2011-06-21T11:14:10+00:00

    there is no option to click on "View available updates" under the "Install updates" button; under the "Install updates" button, there is only a "View update history" option; but then, when you click the "View update history" option and right-click on the update (KB2538242), you only have the options to "View details" and "Copy details"; you do not have the option to "Hide update"!!!!!!!!!!!   I personally solved the problem [for now at least--I hope it doesn't show up again] by changing my settings to "Never check for updates", so I'll be manually checking for updates from now on.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-19T18:49:05+00:00

    Yeah,, I facing same thing too.. there is too much I have to install Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242). I getting fed up now.

    What Happen lol.. pls tell me

    Download size: 2.6 MB

    You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

    Update type: Important

    A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs.  You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.  After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    More information:

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=216804

    Help and Support:

    http://support.microsoft.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-06-19T16:56:35+00:00

    ok, so what's the results? So far , as I have noticed, the problem was temporarily solved with my advice. manual installation on 64bit machine, will produce the same result, because the update is corrupt or issue can be caused by the previous corrupted installation files.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-06-19T04:14:31+00:00

    I wasn't asking you maincoon, I was replying to cevichito. Not everyone has to do what you did.

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