microsoft.public.windowsupdate

Windows version? Any error messages?

Here's one possibility:

When you try to install an update for the .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0,
you may receive Windows Update error code "0x643" or Windows Installer error
code "1603":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100
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dhreeddh wrote:
> Howdy all -
> I've not been able to install this update (listed below) for several
> months
> now. I've tried all the validatation things, etc - still no success. Has
> anyone else had this problem? What can be done about it? Is there a way
> to
> fix this? My PC keeps telling me to install this, as it's "important".
>
> Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1
> (KB929729)
>
> Download size: 8.6 MB
>
> You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
>
> Update type: Important
>
> A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
> compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework
> and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by
> installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you
> may
> have to restart your computer.