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Hello Luissito,

Thank you for choosing Microsoft Windows Vista Community site!

If Windows Updates in Vista keeps offering the same updates, the issue can occur because of the corrupt content in the Software Distribution folder.  You need to rename the Software Distribution folder and then try to access the Windows Update site again.

How to rename the Software Distribution folder in Windows Vista:

1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an Administrator).

 Go to Start button > Control Panel >System and Maintenance >Administrative Tools.

Double-click on Services. You will need to provide the Administrator password or confirmation if you are prompted to do so. Right-click the Windows Update service and click, Stop.

2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER. (Note: %windir% is the Windows directory where Windows Vista is installed). This will bring up a window of the Windows directory so you can locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder. Rename it to SoftwareDistributionOld.

3. Start the Windows Update service.

Go to Start button > Control Panel >System and Maintenance >Administrative Tools.

Double-click on Services. You will need to provide the Administrator password or confirmation

if you are prompted to do so. Right-click the Windows Update service and click, Start.

This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update service. It is okay to erase the history.

4. You will need to reboot your system. Without rebooting, the new folder for Software Distribution cannot be successfully created.

5. You can always check which updates are installed on your computer by going to:

Start button >Control Panel >Programs. Then under Programs and Features - click View installed updates.

Now, you should not be offered the same updates you have already installed.

You can also try to hide an update of your choice:

    > Open the Control Panel. (Classic View)
    > Click on the Windows Update icon.
    > Click on View available updates.
    > Right click on the update you want to hide, and click Hide update.
    > Click the red X button in the upper right corner to close the window.

Regards,

Savan – Microsoft Support.