Windows Update - Resolving Download Failed issue for MS09-025
Posted
Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:15 AM
by
hwaldron
In almost all cases, Windows Update (or preferably Microsoft Update) works accurately. I usually update manually ASAP without waiting on Automated Updates to start. Windows Update can be immediately invoked by selecting the Windows Update option found in the Safety Shield icon for IE8 or other methods.
All my work PCs were updated without issues for the June 2009 security updates. However, I encountered a rare error on our family PC at home. A total 10 of 11 updates downloaded and installed properly. However after rebooting, security update MS09-025 continued to experience "Download Failed" message. I noted a temporary folder on C: created by the June updates that may have been a factor.
After 3 tries using Windows Update, I then went to Microsoft Download site to manually update MS09-025. As a starting point, I searched using keyword MS09-025 to locate the specific update that needed to be applied. After locating the XP security patch, I downloaded and installed this patch manually outside of the regular Windows Update process.
Microsoft's Download Site
Search by bulletin or KB # to find a specific security update for your O/S
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx
After successfully installing MS09-025 and rebooting, I reinvoked Windows Update to ensure were no updates left to be applied. This final step ensured the special manual update process was successful and we are now properly up-to-date at home