An unneeded update shows as needed

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:14:29 Z

One of my PCs on my network WSUS reports that it needs an SQL Express update. When I install the update the logs on the PC says that the system does not qualify for the update and the update does not install.

Unfortunately WSUS continues to show that the update is still needed by the PC. I'd like to get this update cleared from the system without resorting to declining the update. Is there any other way around this?

Thank you for your help,

Sean

An unneeded update shows as needed

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:13:48 Z

Perhaps you could post the actual detection and installation events from the WindowsUpdate.log on this PC, so that we could see exactly what is being recorded with respect to this update. Also, if you could identify the exact "SQL Express" update you're referring to, that would help. Finally, if you could identify all installed instances of SQL Server on that PC (best way to do this is inventory services.msc for configured instances of SQL Server under MSSQLSERVER) that would also help.

Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA
Principal/CTO, Onsite Technology Solutions, Houston, Texas
Microsoft MVP - Software Distribution (2005-2009)

An unneeded update shows as needed

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:46:06 Z

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