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"Garry Vistarini" <GarryVistarini@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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> Matija
>
> I was able to hide the update. Windows update now doesn't keep reminding
> me
> I have a new update to install. I can live with that.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garry.
>
> "Matija Hrovat" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> About hidding and restoring updates;
>> Go to Windows Updates / Choose custom
>> Uncheck the update in question
>> Expand it
>> Check Don't show this update again
>> Click Review and Install
>>
>> In rare cases you cannot hid an update:
>>
>> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> I can't hide an update?
>> If your computer is part of a network, a network administrator has
>> determined that the update must be installed for security maintenance.
>> The
>> update will be installed on the schedule that the network administrator
>> sets. In rare cases, Microsoft will issue an update deemed critical to
>> how
>> the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates functions. These updates
>> cannot be hidden, so you will always be notified that they are available
>> to
>> be downloaded or installed so you can continue using Automatic Updates.
>> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> But I don't think that this applies in your case.
>>
>> About SystemRoot - that means your windows directory - c:\windows
>>
>>
>> With that said................
>>
>> What message do you get when you open cmd and type:
>> jview
>>
>> If you get a message:
>> 'jview' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
>> operable program or batch file.
>>
>> Look in %systemroot%\system32 folder for the following files:
>>
>> Javart.dll
>> Jview.exe
>> Msjava.dll
>>
>> Rename each file (e.g. javart.old) and reboot your computer.
>> Try checking windows updates again.
>>
>> If you get a message with java version check your version.
>> If it's lower then 5.00.3810 try downloading the update manually from the
>> following site:
>>
>>
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog
>>
>> Choose: Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems
>> Choose: Windows Xp Sp1 (btw: whic service pack do you have
>> installed
>> ?)
>> Choose: Critical Updates and Service Packs
>> Find the update: 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual
>> Machine
>> (Microsoft VM)
>> Click Add
>> Click Go to Download Basket
>> Specify the download location (e.g. Desktop)
>> Download and run the update
>>
>> What error do you get, if any?
>>
>> Post back what worked and what didn't and if the problem still persists
>> check your Windows Update log for errors:
>> %systemroot%\Windows Update.log
>>
>> -----------------------
>> Related Articles:
>> -----------------------
>> - Automatic Updates: Frequently Asked Questions
>>
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/797e56e1-a611-4f36-8bfe-99f8e6af26cf.mspx
>> or
>>
http://tinyurl.com/d9y5x
>>
>> - Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Support
>> http://www.microsoft.com/java/
>>
>> - How to download Windows updates and drivers from the Windows Update
>> Catalog
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323166
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> For direct e-mailing remove "-spam" from my e-mail address
>> --
>> Best Regards,
>> Matija Hrovat
>>
>>
>>
>> "Garry Vistarini" <Garry Vistarini@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message news:4DA6177F-901D-469A-B841-772F5AC1FEE1@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi Matija
>> >
>> > I have the same problem but your suggestion didn't work for me. The
>> > only
>> > difference I can see is I do not have SystemRoot folder.
>> > SoftwareDistribution
>> > is found in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. I keep getting this VM
>> > update
>> > everyday no matter how many times I install! I did have it hidden but
>> > foolishly chose restore hidden updates. I can't now see any option for
>> > hiding
>> > this update again. Can you help Pleeease.
>> >
>> > Regards Garry
>> >
>> > "Matija Hrovat" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Bald,
>> >>
>> >> try the following:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Start / Run: services.msc
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Double click Automatic Updates service and click STOP
>> >>
>> >> Change the startup type to Manual
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Open Windows Explorer
>> >>
>> >> Browse to %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution (where %SystemRoot% is
>> >> usually
>> >> c:\windows)
>> >>
>> >> Copy Folders Download and DataStore to another location
>> >>
>> >> Open Download folder and delete the content
>> >>
>> >> Open DataStore and delete the content
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Start / Run: services.msc
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Change the startup type to Automatic
>> >>
>> >> Double click Automatic Updates service and click START
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Download the update again, restart your computer and check if the
>> >> problem
>> >> still exists.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Let us know.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> For direct e-mailing remove "-spam" from my e-mail address
>> >> --
>> >> Best Regards,
>> >> Matija Hrovat
>> >>
>> >> "Bald Eagle" <BaldEagle@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:AA203811-3D1B-4497-A8B8-A35325E0B5D8@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Problem:
>> >> > Security update for Microsoft VM installs, complains that update is
>> >> > for
>> >> > an
>> >> > existing version of VM and installs again the next day. I don't have
>> >> > VM
>> >> > on
>> >> > my
>> >> > machine. Seems like the OS does not know what I have on my machine
>> >> > and
>> >> > what
>> >> > has been installed.
>> >> >
>> >> > 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM)
>> >> > This update helps resolve a vulnerability in the Microsoft virtual
>> >> > machine.
>> >> >
>> >> > This setup will only upgrade over an existing version of the
>> >> > Microsoft
>> >> > VM.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
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