Rejection code 646 when installing updates of Microsoft Excel.

Original title: rejection code 646 - why? How can I fix it?
I tried in vain to install windows updates several times and receive the rejection code 646.  What causes this?  What can I do to fix?  Should I reinstall something?  Lately my existing excel spreadsheets are more functional and I get this code.
Hi Jeanne a. Dean,.
 
Follow the steps in the article.
 
Code error '0 x 80070646', '646', or '1606' when you try to install the Office updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121
 
(Click on 'fixit' for automated troubleshooting)
 
Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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