You wrote "The side effects from enabling the FixIt workaround are minor, Microsoft officials said." Hmm. Do you know what they are? And where does one find the remedy?

Ok, I just updated some other stuff that came in and I saw a flashing on my computer that says errors occurred. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows XP x86 (KB982670) There is a red x with a ? mark next to it. Monday, May 21, 2012 Microsoft Update Here is the other one. Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008 x86 (KB2604121) Same red x with ? next to it. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Automatic Updates Can I go back and try to re-download them again? I don't notice any problems with my computer but I was wondering if I could try it again to see if they succeed. What do you think and how would I go about doing that? Even if I can figure out how to do that, I am waiting for a response from you all before I make a mistake and goof up my computer. Thanks all responses are greatly appreciated. thirdfrt!!!

Your second post should have been the first one to get the best help. No problem, now the picture is clearer. Tell us what you have done, if anything, to resolve your issues. Windows 7 is quite good at fixing itself so let's start there and have you report back what happens. click Start click Control panel You should see a heading 'System and Security', click the bottom link to 'Find and fix a problem. At the bottom of the next page is the option to 'Fix problems with Windows updates, click that. The next window says 'Next' so foloow along to have the test completed. What program/s are you using for anti virus and anti malware?

I usually use windows update site rather than the microsoft update, if you have office products on your pc then going to the microsoft update will get you those updates also. Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions "The difference between Windows and Microsoft Update is Windows Update provides updates for the operating system and related components, such as definition updates to the Windows Defender antispyware product and Junk Mail filter updates for Windows Mail. As for Microsoft Update, it provides updates not only for the operating system, but also certain Microsoft software such as Microsoft Office, Windows Live applications, Microsoft Expression and some server products." If you decide to go back here is how "Just follow the few simple steps below to stop Windows Update website from automatically redirecting to Microsoft Update. 1. Go to Windows Update or Microsoft Update site 2. When you see the page asking you to click either Express or Custom, DO NOT click either one. At the left hand sidebar, click Change settings."