Problem installing Update for Windows XP (KB898461)

trying to do automatic update and coming back with operation failed to install KB898461
Answer
Answer
thepanoogie,
    What is the version of XP you are running and what service pack level?  This update shows to only be for Windows XP Home SP1.  If you are not running that setup then you may want to look and see if the update already shows as installed and is just being presented again.  If that's the case then look at this:

Troubleshoot Windows Update: repeatedly offered update


Also you may want to reset Windows Update and then test again.

Reset Windows Update Components


Mike - Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
Mike

Was this reply helpful?

Sorry this didn't help.

Great! Thanks for your feedback.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback.

 
 

Question Info


Last updated January 12, 2020 Views 2 Applies to: