Re: Same update keeps installing every time

From: Matija Hrovat (matija.hrovat_at_avtenta.si-spam)
Date: 07/18/05


Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:34:23 +0200

Hi,
About hidding and restoring updates;
Go to Windows Updates / Choose custom
Uncheck the update in question
Expand it
Check Don't show this update again
Click Review and Install

In rare cases you cannot hid an update:

+++++++++++++++++++++++++
I can't hide an update?
If your computer is part of a network, a network administrator has
determined that the update must be installed for security maintenance. The
update will be installed on the schedule that the network administrator
sets. In rare cases, Microsoft will issue an update deemed critical to how
the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates functions. These updates
cannot be hidden, so you will always be notified that they are available to
be downloaded or installed so you can continue using Automatic Updates.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
But I don't think that this applies in your case.

About SystemRoot - that means your windows directory - c:\windows

With that said................

What message do you get when you open cmd and type:
    jview

If you get a message:
    'jview' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
    operable program or batch file.

    Look in %systemroot%\system32 folder for the following files:

        Javart.dll
        Jview.exe
        Msjava.dll

    Rename each file (e.g. javart.old) and reboot your computer.
    Try checking windows updates again.

If you get a message with java version check your version.
If it's lower then 5.00.3810 try downloading the update manually from the
following site:

        http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog

        Choose: Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems
        Choose: Windows Xp Sp1 (btw: whic service pack do you have installed
?)
        Choose: Critical Updates and Service Packs
        Find the update: 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine
(Microsoft VM)
        Click Add
        Click Go to Download Basket
        Specify the download location (e.g. Desktop)
        Download and run the update

        What error do you get, if any?

Post back what worked and what didn't and if the problem still persists
check your Windows Update log for errors:
        %systemroot%\Windows Update.log

-----------------------
Related Articles:
-----------------------
- Automatic Updates: Frequently Asked Questions
        http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/797e56e1-a611-4f36-8bfe-99f8e6af26cf.mspx
                or
        http://tinyurl.com/d9y5x

- Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support
        http://www.microsoft.com/java/

- How to download Windows updates and drivers from the Windows Update
Catalog
        http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323166

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Best Regards,
Matija Hrovat
"Garry Vistarini" <Garry Vistarini@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in 
message news:4DA6177F-901D-469A-B841-772F5AC1FEE1@microsoft.com...
> Hi Matija
>
> I have the same problem but your suggestion didn't work for me. The only
> difference I can see is I do not have SystemRoot folder. 
> SoftwareDistribution
> is found in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. I keep getting this VM update
> everyday no matter how many times I install! I did have it hidden but
> foolishly chose restore hidden updates. I can't now see any option for 
> hiding
> this update again. Can you help Pleeease.
>
> Regards Garry
>
> "Matija Hrovat" wrote:
>
>> Hi Bald,
>>
>> try the following:
>>
>>
>>
>> Start / Run: services.msc
>>
>>
>>
>> Double click Automatic Updates service and click STOP
>>
>> Change the startup type to Manual
>>
>>
>>
>> Open Windows Explorer
>>
>> Browse to %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution (where %SystemRoot% is 
>> usually
>> c:\windows)
>>
>> Copy Folders Download and DataStore to another location
>>
>> Open Download folder and delete the content
>>
>> Open DataStore and delete the content
>>
>>
>>
>> Start / Run: services.msc
>>
>>
>>
>> Change the startup type to Automatic
>>
>> Double click Automatic Updates service and click START
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Download the update again, restart your computer and check if the problem
>> still exists.
>>
>>
>>
>> Let us know.
>>
>>
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>>
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>> Best Regards,
>> Matija Hrovat
>>
>> "Bald Eagle" <BaldEagle@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:AA203811-3D1B-4497-A8B8-A35325E0B5D8@microsoft.com...
>> > Problem:
>> > Security update for Microsoft VM installs, complains that update is for 
>> > an
>> > existing version of VM and installs again the next day. I don't have VM 
>> > on
>> > my
>> > machine. Seems like the OS does not know what I have on my machine and
>> > what
>> > has been installed.
>> >
>> > 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM)
>> > This update helps resolve a vulnerability in the Microsoft virtual
>> > machine.
>> >
>> > This setup will only upgrade over an existing version of the Microsoft 
>> > VM.
>> >
>>
>>
>> 


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