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. Juke Chou TechNet Subscriber Support If you are TechNet Subscription user and have any feedback on our support quality, please send your feedbackhere. Juke Chou TechNet Community Support
April 8th, 2012 11:26pm

Hi, Any update?Juke Chou TechNet Community Support
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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 TechNet Community Support
April 19th, 2012 7:48am

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