WindowsUpdate error code 6D9E

I am trying to install an update (Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 4 (KB2463332), but after 17 attempts am confused.)

 
It is, apparently, a significant update, but after each attempt the error 6D9E appears.
Please can you advise on a cure.
Concerning
Jon Smith

Hello

You can follow these steps:


Step 1
: scan Run SFC (System File Checker).

Scan SFC will Windows replace corrupted or missing system files on your computer. Scan sfc enforcement procedure:

a. Click Start, click principally made programs, accessories, right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator.
b. click on continue or provide administrator credentials if prompted.
c. in the type in the following command prompt window and press ENTER:
sfc/scannow

Refer to this article for more information:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833


Step 2:
perform a clean boot in order to check whether a third-party program is causing the problem.

Visit this article for assistance:

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


NOTE
: Please check that you start the computer in normal mode after a repair. Follow step 7 of the above article.

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