Hi,
Could you let us know the exact errror message? Which update did you attempt to install?
Besides the method provided by the T.kujala, we also could try the following methods:
Unable to install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997
Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates
Karen Hu
TechNet Community Support
