Re: KB916281) IE6 on W98SE2

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Are you attempting to install 916281 via Windows Update?

What version of BROWSEUI.DLL is the machine running?

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798

3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors associated with the download/install.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/windows_update_codes.htm and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup: news://msnews.microsoft.com/mi­crosoft.public.windowsupdate

Archive of Windows Update newsgroup: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)


roger wrote:
i have repeatedly failed to load this security update after upgrading to
IE6.. it downloads OK but i get the following msg when it tries to instal.
No Updates Were Installed

The following items failed to install. To try installing them again, click
Review and install updates, and then click Install Now again.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB916281)

all other updates for 98SE2 are installed

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