IE9-Update reports failed-but its there?

JerseyGirl

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April 23 - there was a series of Windows Updates, among them was an update to Explorer 9. After the installs, the report showed Explorer 9 failed. I opened Explorer and it was updated. I checked its version and it was, indeed, version 9. So what is causing this report to show 'failed'? Should I be concerned?
What would 'you' do?
 

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Hello JerseyGirl and welcome to Seven Forums.

If your machine is working as expected, I wouldn't be too concerned about the failed update report. Sometimes "stuff" happens for no apparent reason. Could have been a glitch in the initial update attempt that got fixed later on.

Windows downloads updates behind the scenes when you are online—the updates do not interfere with other downloads and you aren't interrupted while you're working.

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I'd still run a full scan with your antivirus and antispyware to rule out any malware. I'd also suggest using the free Malwarebytes. Update the data and run the full scan. You can download it from the CNET website:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
 

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Thanks for the welcome, Marsmimar. I do indeed have and use Malwarebytes. AND - I run MS Essentials once a week or more if I get that 'feeling' it needs it.
All is working quite well as far as my PC and IE are concerned. It was just a strange thing to see the 'failed' statement when all seemed to work. I know all is never perfect (as we would like it to be) but asking a forum such as this is always a good idea. Thanks for being there (here) when someone like me needs ya.
The JerseyGirl :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Build 7600i7 Intel 1.6GHz Q7204gbNVIDIA GeForce 310M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite A505 S6030
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Build 7600
CPU
i7 Intel 1.6GHz Q720
Motherboard
Toshiba Portable PC Base Board
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio (4x)
You're very welcome. Glad to hear your computer is working just fine. :thumbsup:
 

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Win 7 Pro 64-bitIntel i5 2.4 Ghz8GB DDR3Intel HD 3000
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio VPCEB47GM Laptop
OS
Win 7 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel i5 2.4 Ghz
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD 3000
Sound Card
IDT High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6 WGXA Anti-Glare LED
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
640Gb 7200rpm
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
Opera (primary) with IE9 backup
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