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Error 0x80070643 Solved in KB3161664 Update Summary

KB3161664 is an update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista. This cumulative update includes important security and non-security fixes to address known issues in the operating systems. The updates are part of the monthly rollup releases designed to simplify deployment by combining all fixes into a single package, reducing installation time and system downtime.

KB3161664 Update Fixes Error 0x80070643: Description of Patched Issues

KB3161664 addresses various issues across multiple components of Windows, including Internet Explorer (IE), .NET Framework, Scripting Engine, Microsoft Office, Windows Shell Experience Host, and the Windows Kernel. Specifically, it resolves vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution if a user views or opens a specially crafted document or web page using an affected version of IE or other vulnerable applications. It also includes improvements for the stability and performance of these components.

Howto install KB3161664

To install KB3161664 manually, follow these steps:

1. Download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog (KB3161664) or allow Windows Update to automatically download and install it.
2. Close all running applications to prevent conflicts during installation.
3. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded KB3161664, typically C:\Downloads.
4. Duplicate the file name if necessary to create a folder for extracted files (e.g., KB3161664).
5. Right-click on the downloaded package and select “Extract All” or use an extraction tool of your choice.
6. Run wusa.exe with administrative privileges from the extracted directory, navigating to it via command line or by browsing to it when prompted in a file open dialog.
7. Type the full path to the .msu file (e.g., C:\Downloads\KB3161664\Windows6.1-KB3161664-x86.msu) and press Enter.
8. Follow on-screen prompts to complete installation, which may require a system restart.

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