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Computer won't install updates

by Dec 18, 2012 4:29AM PST

I have Windows Vista. Whenever update installation is attempted the report comes back "failed", mainly the Security Update for Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 SP-

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by Dec 18, 2012 4:34AM PST
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WIDELY DISCUSSED.
by Former Forum moderator Dec 18, 2012 4:37AM PST

The cause is known and your choice to research that. For now the easy workaround is to uninstall all .NET 1.x you have on the PC. Very few, in fact RARELY needed today, you find you can do without .NET 1.x.
Bob

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