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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. | ||
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+ | If Windows is not up to date, you many get the error: | ||
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+ | **//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.//** | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | ===== Windows updates ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
+ | ==== 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Problems with Windows updates ===== | ||
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+ | Sometimes after applying Windows update you see this error: | ||
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+ | **//Error: Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows Updates.// | ||
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+ | For tips on how to address this issue, see this [[http:// | ||
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+ | In particular, we have had success with [[http:// | ||
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+ | //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:// | ||
+ | // | ||