windows update and installing new languages

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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!
 
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?
 
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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