KB2538242 visual c++ redistributable update on june 2011 keeps trying to install

Anonymous
2011-06-15T00:22:03+00:00

During the june 2011 update, i have already downloaded the KB 2538242 visual c++ redistributable update but after restart, I still keep on having the same update when I checked. I downloaded it the second time around then restarted then checked for updates again, it is still there. Is this necessary? Why do I keep on getting the update? Do I need to download a lot of KB2538242 update? or is there something wrong with my system? or is it a form of virus?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-02-18T19:40:42+00:00

    ms told me the would fix it for 99.00  from pete 5-14

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-04T18:36:37+00:00

    My windows update says that I need to install Security Update Microsoft Visual C+= 2005 Service Pack

    1 Retribution Package KB2538242 which I have installed and its on my list of being successfully installed (which is now

    in the list 5 times) but when I go to my windows update it STILL tells me it needs installed!!  I do not know what to do anymore

    as I have worked on this for 2 days. The installation is Not in my control panel though, PLEASE HELP

    Strongly suggest that everyone whose system is experiencing this installation issue contact Microsoft so that they are made aware of it.

    From: MS11-025: Description of the security update for Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package: June 14, 2011

    "  How to obtain help and support for this security update

    Visit the Microsoft Virus Solution and Security Center for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you are having issues with installing the update itself, visit Support for Microsoft Update for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates. 

         Thank you.     Diff_Mann   05 Mac2014

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-08T15:18:12+00:00

    Only 10 times!.  Ive tried everything I can think of to install this Update but it still comes up

    at the end of each session.  I have read all the various suggestions from MS but they are

    useless. Please can anyone out there help because MS does not seem to be  interested!.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-09T05:14:57+00:00

    Hello Michael,

    Apologies for the issue that you are facing. I understand that you have certainly tried a lot of troubleshooting to work on this problem.

    Please provide us with more details of the issue and what troubleshooting you have performed, so we can try and help you.

    Request you to create a new thread that will avoid any kind of confusion with the current thread which is quite old.

    Thank you for your patience.

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