SOLVED WindowsUpdate_8E5E03FA failed

[gcucak]

I applied the update below and got the following results:
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2633952)
December 2011 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems
Installation date: ‎12/‎14/‎2011 12:00 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 8E5E03FA
Update type: Important

Does anyone know how I can fix the problem or where to go to
get help. I'd appreciate any help.

I tried http://support.microsoft.com but can't navagate to the right spot for help.
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Elmer BeFuddled]

Hi gcucak and Welcome to The Forum,

There seems to be a cure for this here: 8E5E03FA Fix.

Best to set a Restore Point before doing anything.

 

[gcucak]

Hi Elmer BeFuddled,
My profound thanks to you for guiding me to a solution to my
Windows update problem which I found very perplexing.
The instructions in the link you sent me to (8E5E03FA Fix) worked
perfectly, thanks and thanks for the quick response.
You've helped me before with successful results.
Thanks,
George

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