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windows_updates [2015/09/14]
windows_updates [2020/08/14] (current)
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 +====== Checking for Windows Updates ======
 +Rhino and other McNeel applications install using the Microsoft Windows Installer. The Microsoft Installer uses components in Windows and requires that these components are up to date. 
 +
 +If Windows is not up to date, you many get the error:
 +
 +**//There is a problem with the Windows Installer Package. A DLL is required for this install to complete could not run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.//**
 +
 +{{:rhino:brazil_64bit_install_error.png?300|}}
 +
 +===== Windows updates =====
 +
 +Here is how to check if you need Windows updates:
 +==== Windows 7  ====
 +  - Pick the Windows Start button.
 +  - Select All Programs.
 +  - Scroll to the Window.
 +See [[http://www.update.microsoft.com/|here.]]
 +==== Windows 8 ====
 +  - Pick on corners or **Win key + C** to open Charms. 
 +  - Pick on Settings or **Win Key + I** to open Settings menu. 
 +  - In lower right, pick **Change PC Settings**.
 +  - On Change PC Setting page, select **Windows Updates** option.
 +  - Apply Updates.
 +See images [[http://wiki.mcneel.com/win8_images|here.]]
 +
 +
 +
 +===== Problems with Windows updates =====
 +
 +Sometimes after applying Windows update you see this error:
 +
 +**//Error: Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows Updates.//**
 +
 +For tips on how to address this issue, see this [[http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358|Support Page]] on the Microsoft web site.
 +
 +In particular, we have had success with [[http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358#method3|Use the InPlace Upgrade Feature.]]
 +
 +//Note: Microsoft strongly recommends that before using these options, you back up all of your personal files. For information on how to back up your files, information is [[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files|here.]]
 +//