How do you delete a windows update that will not install?

Select show Hidden files in explorer.

C:/windows

1. the first file contains all the updates. $hf_mig$. If you know/want open the folder/click the Update folder. Installation should take place.

2. Check the $ uninstall file for relevant update say KB917734 ( for WMP8) appears.

3. Unselect Auto update.

4. Go to Update site and see whether the same update appears again.

5. if not you can delete it from $hf_mig$.

( just in case it is needed move it to D:/UPD's not required.)

Para two : If you are not sure of 1 & 2 &5, try 3 & 4 . Restore Auto update. Uncheck show hidden folders.

To not install the update, uncheck the update that isn't working for you. Click next, and click ok. You should be able to ignore the update.

go to add remove programs

put check in box show all updates

remove reinstal

shut down first