Windows Update (KB 8970158) keeps failing to update

I have windows update set to automatic update, but with the update of security for windows vista (KB2491683) and now windows update (KB 8970158) keep for lack of update

Hi 20st0ne,

1. you receive messages or error codes?

Step 1:

You can read the following article to reset the Windows Update components and check.

How to reset the Windows Update components?

Step 2:

You can try to download the update of security manually from the Microsoft Download Center and see if it helps.

Update security for Windows XP (KB2491683)

Hope this information is useful.

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