If it cannot be removed that way (which ist propable): use CleanUp Utility - download for example here:Ĭ) Now execute the update downloaded in step a) ( vcredist_IA64.EXE, vcredist_圆4.EXE or vcredist_86. If unsure, explanations can be found here:ī) De-install 'Microsoft Visual 2005 c++ Redistributable' (Windows Control Panel -> Software -> remove) However, this old version refuses to be replaced! So get rid of it.Ī) load Update KB2538242, which in truth is no update but the de-bugged version of 2005 cc+ library, directly (if link is dead, find with google):Īttention: use the correct version for your PC. Then write down and report here in Error Details the Code shown and the name of the update item. Then at the upper left, press on View Update history Locate the KB2538242 marked as Failed in the Status column right-click on it and click View details.

I've tried downloading the update directly from Microsoft as well and manually install it on the machine but this fails as well. Press Windows-key on keyboard, type in windows update in the search-box and press Enter. 'KB2538242' actually is, as it seems, a complete program - or better: a self-extracting library, completely replacing the older version. This is maybe the updates download is not complete, lets reset windows updates download area Go to cmd and run as administrator, type in net stop wuauserv this will temporarily stop the windows update automatic service. Currently it's trying to install 2021-02 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 for 圆4-based Systems (KB4601345) but it keeps failing.

Kb2538242 keeps installing