I'm continually being offered the update:

I'm continually being offered the update:
I am continuously asked for updates. I am daily downloading the updates but this issue never gets resolved!!!
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656351)
Download size: 9.0 MB
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2600217)
Download size: 32.2 MB


Please help

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656351)

Download size: 9.0 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important



It downloads, installs fine and then a few minutes later says the update needs to be downloaded again. I've restarted my PC and even tried using a direct download via the MS website but I'm still being told it's required to download. It showsi in my installed updates list once but still keeps offering it to me again and again.

Does anyone know how I can fix it?

Hi jovannis,

Download .Net Framework v4.5 from the following link and install it: Download .NET Framework Version 4.5 - FileHippo.com

Now restart your system and see if this helps sorting your problem out.

I was recently told that doing this might make one loose all data and might even result in the necessity of an OS reinstallation. So, dump this idea completely if you want to.

nilank said:

Hi jovannis,

Download .Net Framework v4.5 from the following link and install it: Download .NET Framework Version 4.5 - FileHippo.com

Now restart your system and see if this helps sorting your problem out.

I found this answer extremely interesting, as I, too, have been plagued with continuous offering of KB2656351. I never get an error message, and list of installed updates shows this, but it is still offered. Will .Net Framework 4.5 replace version 4.0 and make KB2656351 unnecessary?

Thanks!

UsernameIssues said:

You can try and download/install them directly, but it is best to post in this forum
Windows Updates & Activation - Windows 7 Help Forums

Be sure to attach the requested files mentioned in the posting instructions for that forum.
Windows Update Posting Instructions

This is also my recommendation.

Updating NetFramework won't harm your system.

Thank you, nilank! That was something I wanted to know.