Windows 7 x64 sp1 - In searching about another problem came across MS10-46 and KB2286198 so I opened programs/view installed updates and no KB2286198 so download latest UD and install failed with "This update not applicable to your computer", that was for x64 so I tried the x86, same result, so I search everywhere thinking maybe it's in sp1 and not in "installed updates", no definitive answer, so I go to Microsoft support > MS10-046> KB2286198>download> fails install with same message, and on this same page I see "Microsoft has released security bulletin MS10-046. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft websites:" and 3 links, 1 for windows update, 1 for IT Professionals and 1 for home users... DING, that's me so I click on http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/bulletins/201008.aspx AND IT STARTS WITH BULLETIN MS10-047 that's 047, WTF? MS needs to do something to allow users to be able to find ALL info on a certain issue from 1 place, hey MS, SUPERFETCH this! Sorry for the rant Security forum peeps, you're stuck having to help all of the "m"asses. So if I can just find out how to definitively tell if a update is or is not installed would be great, thanks

Hi, Please understand security update will be offered in Windows Update automatically if it detects your computer needs this update. If it doesn't offer this update, it is to say your computer has installed it or doesn't need it. In addition, I would like you to know the error "This update not applicable to your computer" should indicate the update has been included in the operating system or service pack. Best Regards, Niki Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Thanks for responding. Just for clarification, do service packs include security updates that have a "KBxxxxxxx" designation/ID? Do service packs either install or fail, or can they install some of the items and fail to install others? And 1 last question, if my computer shows service pack 1 is installed should the KB security update show on the control panel>programs and features>view installed updates? Sorry, but better now than later if something were to happen and I'd be saying "oh ..... I thought Niki meant .......". As you said about the not applicable to this computer, it SHOULD indicate but I don't know the ins and outs of service pack requirements, but I think your next reply, if I should be so lucky, will clear this up for me. Thankyou you again. RUn2it

Hi, Question 1: Service Pack includes the contents which is included in KB, not the exactly KB number. The files in KB should be a component of Service Pack. Windows Update feature will detect these files existed on the computer, then exclude the corresponding KB. Therefore, the KB won't be offered via Windows Update. Question 2: If Service Pack is installed successfully, it is to say all contents have been replaced or installed on the computer. If some files fail to install, the Service Pack will fail as well. Question 3: No, if the KB is included in Service Pack, it won't show on the control panel -> programs and features -> view installed updates. Best Regards, Niki Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.