Solved Problem with repeated updates: KB3021952 and KB3032359

[JayHuntington]

I install Win7 updates manually upon notification - Automatic Updates is off. I always install "important updates"; therein lies the problem with these two. If I check Windows Updates via:

Control Panel > Programs and Features > View Installed Updates

they do not show, and therefore cannot be uninstalled via the usual method.

In addition, I have run this command:

wmic qfe list brief /format:htable > "%USERPROFILE%\hotfix.html"

which lists all updates in the "hotfix.html" file in the USERS directory; neither update appears there either.

When the Updates icon shows in the Notification area (lower right part of screen - rightmost section of tool bar), however, the "Your Update History" link shows that the above 2 updates have been installed three times each; in addition, both of them are shown as "important updates" ready to be installed - again!

To remove all prior versions, I tried commands from the command prompt (which I ran as administrator):

wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3032359 /quiet /norestart

wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3021952 /quiet /norestart

to no effect at all.

When installing the updates, no errors occurred; no errors showed when I ran sfc /scannow as instructions for posting in this forum say, I received a message indicating no violations:

C:\Windows\system32>sfc /scannow

Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.

Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

I have no error messages in logs or otherwise to show; the updates always install without error - three times so far. I may be partially at fault, since I (1)run "Disk Cleanup" daily and (2)delete files left behind by Windows Update. I shall no longer delete the Windows Update files, but in the meantime would appreciate any help in dealing with these two infinitely repeating updates.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Urthboundmisfit]

Same problem here. Widows Update Cleanup detection logic FUBARed, see my post here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...lling-recent-windows-updates.html#post3028584

Don't run (uncheck) the Update Cleanup box when running Disk Cleanup until M$ finds a fix.

 

[JayHuntington]

Thank you, Urthboundmisfit!!

I had not realized that the updates themselves had been removed by M$; thought there was some internal glitch that prevented Update procedure from realizing that they had already been installed. After reading your post I re-installed the updates and restarted PC, whereupon the necessary update (the latter of the two) shows. Will uncheck Update Cleanup until further notice!!

Once again, many thanks.

 

[Urthboundmisfit]

You're welcome Jay, and welcome to SevenForums. Stick around, it's a great forum w/ experienced friendly members/staff. The Tutorial section is a veritable treasure trove of useful info/tips/tricks, and the sub-forums too.