Update for Windows Vista (32-bit) does not always update

I saw the many threads on this topic; many recommend that you manually download updates, but none give instructions on how to download manually.

If I try to download something from Microsoft Websites, I get an error saying that the I do not have a program that will open the download and does not suggest which will download programs or install updates.

Is there anyone who knows the same question.  I'm at the point where I'm done.  I spent too many unproductive hours on it, and Microsoft does not seem to care enough to post a fix.

Any help would be appreciated!

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-update/Vista-Windows-Update-does-not-work/8385103e-4117-4b0c-B21F-27a266fdf4a9

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