Application installs fail
Windows update fails with the following msg: I believe this causes other app installs to fail.
Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538243)
Installation date: 4/8/2012 9:18 AM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 643
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=216803
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com
April 8th, 2012 9:23am
Here is a link to a page of someone else that had the problem. His solution is at bottom of page. You may have to copy and paste the link into a new browser window if it doesn't open.
http://fixitwizkid.com/threads/security-update-error-643-for-ms-visual-c-2008-service-pack-1-redistributable-package-kb2538243.6354/
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April 8th, 2012 10:38am
Hi,
Please try the suggestion provided by Schloicka and let us know whether it helps.
Thanks.
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April 8th, 2012 11:26pm
Hi,
Any update?Juke Chou
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April 16th, 2012 6:26am
Hi,
As this thread has been quiet for a while, I will mark the thread as "Answered". If you have further question on this, please feel free to let me know, you may also choose to unmark the thread.Juke Chou
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April 19th, 2012 7:48am