update KB890830 keeps coming back up


  1. RaviR
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    update KB890830 keeps coming back up


    Hi there,

    Saw some windows updates today..downloaded and installed them all but this update keeps coming back up as a new update. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2011 (KB890830). I retarded my pc but it still comes up as a new update. What to do? Just hide it?

    Stuff that i tried and didn't work..
    -restarted windows
    -started windows installer from service.msc

    Thanks.
    Last edited by RaviR; 09 Feb 2011 at 12:59.
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  3. Bill2
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    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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    Try a couple of things.

    1) Rename the folder C:\windows\softwaredistribution and rename it to something like soft.old.

    2) If 1) doesnt help try resetting windows update.

    Windows Update - Reset
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  4. Hopalong X
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    Download details: Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)

    Try downloading it form the direct link above.
    This often works.

    Mike
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  6. RaviR
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    no go guys . Tried all..when i reset it i got an update for silverlight which failed to install(kb2477244)
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