Invited to download service pack 4 / have Vista/said it is downloaded, but asks if I want to download

I seem to be on a merry-go-round.  I am asked to download an update [microsoft KB2656351] I download, it says it has successfully downloaded.  I check updates and then it asks me to download the same file I just downloaded. I tried downloading it several times and the same thing happens.  I look into the story, and each download is downloaded successfully.  All ideas

Download and install it in a clean boot state: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656351

Make sure you get the right one. Reset.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

Troubleshooting Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910339/

Determine which version is necessary: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

Some info on the .NET Framework: http://taurarian.mvps.org/Framework/Net_Framework.htm

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