Vista - when windows update fails to install?

**ollie007** · 04-06-2009

when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL.

why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer?

SCSIraidGURU · 04-06-2009

Try it from the administrator account. Do you see custom and express?

**Bare Foot Kid** · 04-06-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ollie007

when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL.

why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer?

Hello ollie.

Did you let it restart if it needed to and then try the update again?

Later

Ted

**Submarine** · 04-06-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ollie007

when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL.

why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer?

I would think it tries again next time it checks for updates. It may be dependent on the reason it failed too. If it turned out the update was not applicable to your system, e.g. a driver older than your current, or if a later update contained the failed one too, I would hope it did not try again.

linda andrews · 04-07-2009

Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista.

**UKMedia** · 04-08-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by linda andrews

Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista.

There are many reasons why an update doesn't install but as some virus infections disable or interfere with update, I always recommend a complete virus scan after a failure.

Regards
UKMedia

**dmex** · 04-08-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by linda andrews

Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista.

Hi Linda,

As UKMedia has mentioned, updates can fail for a fair few reasons... Its usually caused by some updates having a dependency on an update you just installed, if you reboot and install the updates that failed then they will install successfully

If you have issues with other windows updates then let us know

Steven

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ollie007 vista 28 posts	when windows update fails to install? when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL. why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer?
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SCSIraidGURU Vista x64 Ultimate 1,823 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Try it from the administrator account. Do you see custom and express?
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Bare Foot Kid Vista 64-bit Ultimate Win7 64-bit Ultimate XP SP3 32-bit Pro 2,126 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Quote: Originally Posted by ollie007 when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL. why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer? Hello ollie. Did you let it restart if it needed to and then try the update again? Later Ted
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Submarine Vista Ultimate 32bit SP2 376 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Quote: Originally Posted by ollie007 when windows update fails to install a KB, and it lists it as FAIL. why wont it reinstall or re-download ?? Or does vista reinstalls it when you restart the computer? I would think it tries again next time it checks for updates. It may be dependent on the reason it failed too. If it turned out the update was not applicable to your system, e.g. a driver older than your current, or if a later update contained the failed one too, I would hope it did not try again.
My System Specs

04-07-2009	#5 (permalink)
linda andrews Vista Home Premium 32 bit. 1 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista.
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04-08-2009	#6 (permalink)
UKMedia Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit (Build 7600) 70 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Quote: Originally Posted by linda andrews Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista. There are many reasons why an update doesn't install but as some virus infections disable or interfere with update, I always recommend a complete virus scan after a failure. Regards UKMedia
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04-08-2009	#7 (permalink)
dmex Windows Vista™ Ultimate 2,631 posts	Re: when windows update fails to install? Quote: Originally Posted by linda andrews Why are some updates successful and some failed? They are supposed to be updated daily. I am not notified if it doesn't install the new updates. I am on Windows Vista. Hi Linda, As UKMedia has mentioned, updates can fail for a fair few reasons... Its usually caused by some updates having a dependency on an update you just installed, if you reboot and install the updates that failed then they will install successfully If you have issues with other windows updates then let us know Steven
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