Security Updates for KB2518864, KB2572073, KB2633880, KB2656352 try to reinstall repeatedly

Anonymous
2012-02-21T18:05:12+00:00

Original Title**: Automatic updates for Security Updates for...  ...KB2518864, KB2572073, KB2633880, KB2656352  ...KEEP REPEATING AFTER SUCCESSFUL INSTALL**

My system information:  Windows XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3

I recently have had Automatic Updates appear for Security Updates for Microsoft .NET Framework...  ...KB2518864, KB2572073, KB2633880 and KB2656352.

I click install updates and I watch them install successfully.  And then they come right back wanting to install again and again and again.  UGH!!

I have read many forums and attempted many fixes, (even the Microsoft Mr. Fixit).  I am not too technical and refuse to attempt some of the fixes that had me going and making changes to the registry without knowing exactly what I am doing.  I know that making one small mistake in the registry can mess up my enitre system.

I need a simple solution to this annoying problem.  Please put the solution in laymen terms for the technically challenged.

Thank you in advance for any assistance with this.

[[ my original issue was resolved - unsubscribing from this post ]] [[ 04/16/2012 ]]

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Anonymous
2012-05-22T20:33:18+00:00

As of 10 a.m pacific you shouldn't be getting these updates offered up anymore.

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Anonymous
2012-02-25T06:10:32+00:00

I found the solution and solved my issue.  This link will take you to it.

Not certain how to close this thread.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-05-22T20:50:11+00:00

    Manually invoking Windows Update; selecting 'custom'; then selecting 'Software, optional on the left side;  then installing Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008 x86 (KB2600217);  and installing it - SOLVED THE PROBLEM

    Good idea, but I did'nt have anything under Manually Windows Update - 0

    So I did the following instead:

    1. Even if this update already exist, download & install:

    Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Reliability Update 2 (KB2600217)

    NDP40-KB2600217-IA64.exe – for 64 bit Itanium machines

    NDP40-KB2600217-x64.exe – for 64 bit machines

    NDP40-KB2600217-x86.exe – for 32 bit machines 2. If the updates

    KB2518864

    KB2572073

    KB2633880

    shows up in the tray; "Click to get new updates",

    Click on the updates to install - even if it's already installed. 3. Shut off  the Windows properly so that the no.1 KB2600217 update can be installed 4. Start the computer > do manually Windows update to check if any new updates is available 5. The annoying update icon in the tray for should now be gone.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-05-22T20:18:04+00:00

    Well, What is the answer to fix this issue in simple laymens terms?

    Thanks in advance for the help

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-05-22T19:52:33+00:00

    As of 10 a.m PST this detection issue has been resolved.

    As a Microsoft shareholder, but not thankfully a Microsoft employee, I want to apologize for anyone who spent 10 hours fixing something that didn't need fixing in the first place.

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