Vista updates KB946041 and KB947821 broken. SP1?

KB946041=A
KB947821=B

Windows updates keeps on trying to install A, but the installation never completes. I tried installing it manually but at the end it goes
Some updates were not installed




The following updates were not installed
Update for Windows (KB946041)



Windows update also continually installs B, sucessfully, even though it's already installed. I tried manually, it said "this update does not apply to your system" which is the normal thing if an update is already installed.

I tried contacting Support, but ya have ta pay 59$, so it's a last last last resort, after reinstalling the entire system. Well, say bye bye to my dreams of SP1.

Download Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from HERE

Remove KB946041 and KB947821 (if exists)

You can download these manually (links supplied above) or just run Windows Update again

Are you getting the updates automatically downloaded and installed? If so, I strongly recommend you stop! Change to either 'download but don't install' or 'don't download or install, notify me'. Then when you're ready, use the Custom install feature. This allows you to check the content of each update and see if you need it, if it's appropriate for your system and if you want it.

Contrary to what the company would have us believe, ALL updates aren't needed, necessary or even in some cases, appropriate. I hear more and more about the included updates being for programs users don't have.