Since this has been so well discussed I wonder if the prior answers are unacceptable.
The usual fixes are uninstall and reinstall .NET or tell Windows Update to ignore that update (not advised) if you missed it.
Bob
I had to reformat my pc about two weeks ago. Ever since the Windows Automatic Updates will download and install the same 4 updates:
Security Update for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB983583)
Windows XP Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB2418241)
Windows XP Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB98216
Windows XP Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP x86 (KB979909)
This has been happening at least 3 to 4 times daily for over a week. So, I have since turned off the Automatic Updates, but I really shouldn't have to turn them off. Might there be a solution to this issue?

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