I have ie9 win 7 64-bit sp1 -
Same thing happened to me - had to download
manually from microsoft website - it did work for me -
after two downloads and recheck for updates it
no longer offers -
KB2538242 visual c++ redistributable update on june 2011 keeps trying to install
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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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2014-10-26T20:08:08+00:00 The same details are what is posted above it REPEATEDLY wants to install on computer and MICROSOFT does VERLY LITTLE to help with the problem. So go re read the threads and figure it out. Because that is basically what you are telling those that need help to do. See how that works, yeah very frustrating!!! Especially when solutions are not updated to be found more easily by those who need help with solving the problem or finding the answers.
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Anonymous
2014-11-08T20:08:33+00:00 I have 4 identical entries in my update history, quote:
Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242)
Installation date: 2014-11-07 12:10
Installation status: Successful
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
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FOUR!!! And now the Windows Update wants to install it again for the FIFTH time!!
The thread is old for one reason: MS has done nothing about this problem in 3 years. People just give up talking to a brick wall and plod along.
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Anonymous
2014-11-11T09:29:39+00:00 Hi,
If you have not yet reset the Windows Components folder, then you may run this fixit to reset Windows Update components folder, reboot the computer and then check if the issue persists.
How do I reset Windows Update components?: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.
For Windows 7: Back up the registry: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry
Keep us posted on the status of the issue and we will be glad to offer our assistance.
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Anonymous
2014-11-11T16:50:23+00:00 How do I reset Windows Update components?: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
The link is broken. Why, four years later, has Windows suddenly started telling me I need to install something? Every time I try, I get this failure message:
Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538243)
Installation date: 11/11/2014 8:24 AM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 64C
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=216803
Help and Support: