Windows Update: endless deadly loop error

[Guest]

My windows XP system notified me that it had an update to install - which I
accepted as suggested. Upon completion I got a message saying: "This setup
will only upgrade over an existing version of Microsoft VM".

I assume that "VM" stands for Microsoft Virual Machine - Microsoft's now
defunct implementation of Java however as this software is not installed on
my machine I am wondering why windows update is trying to update it?

Worse still, this update also forces me to reboot my system at which time I
am again prompted to install the same failed bit of software. GRRR!

I have trawled around the net looking for a solution without success
although this problem seems to be occuring quite frequently. How can I remove
this so called "update" from the queue and stop this from happening over and
over again.

(Note: Installing Microsoft VM is NOT an option as I have Sun Java installed
and I don't wan't to mess with that installation).

 

[Guest]

Hide the update.

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

Uninstall the MS VM manually -
http://java.com/en/download/help/uninstall_msvm.xml
OR, use the automated tool -
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4158.html

Voila ... no more updates for it <w>

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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