Critical update KB887998 unloadable

[franktee]

Hi all
Attempting to download subject matter but it continuously fails, saying,
"an error in updating system has occurred".
Any help appreciated.
OS Winxp MCE

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Is this the same machine where you recently did a Repair Install?

Is Automatic Updates enabled and is the machine otherwise fully patched at
Windows Update?

Is Automatic Updates offering you KB887998 or are you attempting to install
it manually?

What .NET Framework versions are currently installed?

How to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are installed and
whether service packs have been applied
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318785

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[franktee]

Hi again PA
Just to say the update in question finally installed. Don't ask me how,
because I don't know if it was me or the machine but it's ok now.
Thanks for your helpful response.
Have a good day.
franktee

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

YW & thanks for your feedback, Frank. Might you answer this one for me,
please?...

 

[franktee]

It was offered by automatic updates and installed from there.
Thanks again

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Again, YW & thanks for your feedack.

It was offered by automatic updates and installed from there.
Thanks again