Re: KB956841 security update

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Ron,

Which version of Windows is this occurring on ?
Since this is a kernel update the installed security software may be preventing the files replacement.
A list of the files and Version numbers can be found here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956841

Suggest uninstalling KB956841 from Add/Remove Programs [ignore the " World is ending " message ;) ], rebooting the systems, and then temp disabling security software [especially the AV or, any anti-malware program that actively monitors file changes] on the problematic systems.
Then try reinstalling it or, download a fresh copy from the MS Download Center, move it to a thumb drive, and then attempt installing it to the problematic workstations:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/results.aspx?pocId=&freetext=KB956841&DisplayLang=en

Be sure to obtain the *specific* update package for the installed version of Windows.
If that doesn't resolve the reoffering, check the KB956841.logs located in %windir% on the problematic systems.


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
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Ron Morin wrote:

I just installed the October security updates at a client site and on three of the four computers it continues to tell me that security update KB 956841 needs to be installed even though it is appearing on the list of installed security updates. I have rebooted the PC several times but each time the security update appears on the list to be installed. Each time I select for re-install it appears on the list of installed security items. Would it be safe to un-install it, reboot and then re-install it. I went through a mock un-instal and there is a warning that there are other KB dependent on this security update. Is it safe to go ahead and proceed to the un-install and then re-install it.
.

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