Re: KB905474 won't install

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From: "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:36:23 -0500

It's an optional, High Priority update. You don't *have* to install it.

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.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

its_my_dime wrote:

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474) wouldn't install. What do
I do?

Thank you.

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- KB905474 won't install
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