Update KB905474

I've seen old threads on this topic, but nothing recent. I'm running XP on a
Dell Laptop and my automatic update keeps prompting me to install Windows
Genuine Advantage notification (KB905474). When I try to install it, the
installation fails, and the update prompt returns.

The solution suggested in previous posts (from 2006) did not work. Any
suggestions as to either installing this update or deleting it?

thanks,

jp

 

KB905474 (and updates of same) is an OPTIONAL update. Just hide it and move
on.

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:

Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.

3. Go to Windows Update website | Select CUSTOM and allow the scan to
complete | Uncheck/deselect KB905474 and hide it ("Don't show me this update
again").

4. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002



Joe Perry wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I've seen old threads on this topic, but nothing recent. I'm running XP on
> a
> Dell Laptop and my automatic update keeps prompting me to install Windows
> Genuine Advantage notification (KB905474). When I try to install it, the
> installation fails, and the update prompt returns.
>
> The solution suggested in previous posts (from 2006) did not work. Any
> suggestions as to either installing this update or deleting it?
>
> thanks,
>
> jp <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->