Windows – Update KB951847 (3.5 SP1 and Family Update) fails on Windows Server 2003 repeatedly

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We have a Win2K3 server that is perpetually stuck on the following update:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86

It fails every time, and I'm at a loss on what to do about it.

WHAT I'VE TRIED:

  1. Saw an article that said to turn off the update service, rename C:\Windows\SoftareDistribution\ and then restart the update service. Did this, ran the update, and it failed on this same one.

  2. I tried to run the update manually at C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads\Install\ and again it fails. Says, "None of the products that are addressed by this software update are installed on this computer. Click Cancel to exit setup."

Because of this issue, none of the previous updates will work either. I will give one large pink-glazed donut with sprinkles to anyone who can help me slay this beast.

Best Answer

Check through C:\Windows\kb951847.log file. It should give you detailed reason for the error.

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