windows update and installing new languages

[masterswipe]

i recently upgraded from home premium to ultimate and ran the "check for
updates" as i want to install the english pack. I DLed it and i think it
installed, but when i go to control panel to change languages and follow the
instructions, it asks me where i placed the language packs??

i dont know where they are??

help!

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Look for a C:\MUI Packs folder.

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[masterswipe]

i went to windows update to dl the pack again, and it shows that it wasnt
installed and an error message>

WindowsUpdate_80240016 WindowsUpdate_dt000
what can i do?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

I don't think there is any action on your part that would help. You will
have to wait for the Update site to straighten out whatever that error is.
The MS site seems to have "ServicePackitis" today. :/

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[MowGreen [MVP]]

80240016 WU_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED
Operation tried to install while another installation was in progress or
the system was pending a mandatory restart.

Has the system been rebooted ? If so, download and save this update:

Update for Windows Vista (KB942903) x86 [32 Bit]
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...80-505F-415D-AF32-D0BBEF870A2A&displaylang=en

Brief Description
Install this update to resolve an issue where the Language Pack update failed to install on
systems running Windows Vista.

*IF* this is Vista x64 [64 Bit]:

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB942903)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...46-FC88-4E77-BA91-74179B748187&displaylang=en

When the download completes close any open browser or programs.
*Right* click the downloaded file and choose 'Run as administrator '.
Follow the prompts and reboot if requested to.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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