KB896688 fails to install....

[Ross1811]

Hello everyone,

KB896688 fails to install --> I have pin pointed it to be the default location for programs files that is screwing it up (D:\program files) So I change it patch it then change it back --> Windows update still thinks I need this patch --> is there anyother way around this other than changing my default install path???


Thanks,
Ross

 

[rvnguy]

Ross1811,

Have you tried just creating a directory on c: named program files?

Try it, don't change the default location.

rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all

 

[Ross1811]

Kinda I guess, because that is where Internet Explorer lives (C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer), see windows update is trying to look for Internet Explorer at D:\Programs Files\Internet Explorer --> but it does not exist, dont really want two different Internet Explorers at different locations ---> leaves the probability that windows could be using the one that is not patched,


Ross

 

[BadBigBen]

Try DL it direct and install it from the HD, instead of over the WU...

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-052.mspx

and see if that resolves the issue...


Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[Ross1811]

I tried to download it and install it, but it does the same thing ---> errors

 

[linney]

While not specific to your problem, there are a few suggestions in this thread that may help.

Problem with Automatic Updates
thread779-1166662

Have you got the latest version of the Windows Installer?


Windows Installer 3.1 v2 (3.1.4000.2435) is available

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;893803&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH