IE8_Windows automatic update when IE8 is already installed

original title: automatic update anomaly IE8_Windows

Windows Auto Update on my laptop under Windows XP Sp3, just downloaded and prompted me to install "Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP".  However, I'm already under IE8 (8.0.6001.18702 worm).

The update is not called an "update for IE8" and its accompanying info explains the benefits for me to install IE8.

In addition, there is a link in the details area of this automatic update that goes to a website showing "we're sorry, the requested page is not found.

Is this just a problem in the Windows automatic updates, in fact just an update to my already installed IE8 or something more sinister?

Appreciate your advice

In no order given...

1 automatic updates will not offer all other updates as long as there are one or more updates in the queue (for example, IE8).

2. in my previous answer, hide (optional, non-security update) KB951847, the HID Driver (generically identified as KB 911895) and IE8update.

TIP: If you have not already run the troubleshooter automated in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 & restarted, you may need to do if after you hide these updates.

3. http://windowsteamblog.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2011/12/15/ie-to-start-automatic-upgrades-across-windows-xp-windows-vista-and-windows-7.aspx refers to IE8 in WinXP and IE9 in Vista & Win7.

4. as far as I know there is no current, yet available AV app version (free or otherwise, including Avast and Avira AntiVir) which would be like 'light' on your Windows XP system as a bit outdated-yet-still-supported by AVG Free v9.

Comment: A casual survey on the malware removal forums will show you that the vast majority of infected systems are running AVG Free (any version) - followed closely by ISP-freebies McAfee Security Center & Norton Security Suite. Think about it...

If you have other questions related to safety or to the VA, you can post them here-online http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-security

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