Microsoft Updates

Cardew

Since 14 June my PC(Win 7) has shown that there is 1 important update and 4 optional updates.

They are installed(successfully according to the history) but immediately re-appear as updates waiting to be 'downloaded' and have been installed 'successfully' every time the PC is switched off - I have also tried to install them without turning off the PC.

The detail is:

Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242)
Download size: 2.6 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=216804
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

Has anyone any idea please how I can get rid of these updates?

dixiebb

have u tried hiding the updates by right-clicking / hide update.

John_Gray

I had this some months ago, and was able to sort matters out by searching for the relevant 8 updates on the Microsoft Updates website, and downloading and installing them manually. Of course, YMMV...