Note: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. You cannot install some programs or updates MFC Package security update Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 I suggest you to download and install the update to the clean boot. Note: Follow step 7 clean boot KB929135 article to reset the computer in normal mode. Disable the antivirus protection that temporarily to restore a computer. Note: Microsoft does not recommend that you disable the antivirus protection in most conditions. How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7 When you perform the clean boot make sure you disable any firewall and antivirus on the computer running software and then try to install the updates. The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working I suggest you to run the fixit from the following link: don't you make changes to the computer before the show? I have windows XP and it keep showing up, but will not be installed. Kb2538242 will not install and continues to appear in the automatic updates At least, that was my problem and how to solve it.

The problem is the original distribution is damaged or missing and needs to be reinstalled before the update will take. I found all the other 'remedies' MS and others do not work. Install 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x 86). Now the questions: why updates must rely on old packages in installation? Why can they not do the job on their own? (That is anyway to work around this problem and more) a reinstallation of the system, or b) hide this update? In the end, I can't yet to complete installation of the update. I had this problem and manually downloaded several vcredist package old version and uninstalled those corresponding to my system, but there is still the KB2467175 one which the download link was dead.

This is the real cause of constantly repeated same updates KB2538242 etc., appear.

msi, Microsoft Update still believes that the update is successful, which in fact is unfinished, but simply 'cancelled successfully. The old facilities must be uninstalled with their files vcredist.msi of origin before the end of the new facility. must require the old files vcredist.msi (to uninstall the old stuff)?

Uninstall kb2538242