error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338

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to : shawnr,,, and others,,,, if resolving this issue is important,,,,
and then MS update has problems,,,, because the prior versions of JScript
and VBScript are not what is expected,,, then downloading and installing
JScript version 5.7 will resolve the MSupdate issuses,,,

I know,,,, that MSupdate is now happy,,,, (no problems, with MS update),,

so,,,, system is working,,,, error condition gone,,,

thank you,,,, Cj.....+

"shawnr" wrote:

>
> From the bulletin MS08-022:
>
> "Systems with Internet Explorer 7, which is delivered with VBScript.dll
> version 5.7 and JScript.dll version 5.7, are not affected by this
> vulnerability."
>
> The machine I tested with has ver 5.6 of both installed, but I would not
> know from what installation. There seems to be a conflict in the detection of
> this update.
>
>
>
 
I am running Windows XP with all the latest updates.

The reply from Cj,,,,,+ seems to fit the bill. I am going to follow those
steps tonight when I get home.

Thanks.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version? IE version? Are you getting the 0x8007F0F4 error when
> attempting to install KB944338? Are you attempting to install KB944338
> manually or via Automatic Updates (WinXP)/Windows Update (Vista)?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> CurtisGuy wrote:
> > I am having the same error.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
> >>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
> >>
> >> Please keep us posted on what PSS might have to say, Shawn.
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear
> >>
> >> On Apr 8, 4:10 pm, shawnr <sha...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>> Repeated attempts to install this update from MS updates result in error
> >>> code 0x8007F0F4. I have not tried through WSUS yet.
> >>> KB944338.log:
> >>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\77a3382edfdc03e5fb59ec5858f5073e\u­pdate\update.exe
> >>> (version 6.2.29.0)
> >>> 1.109: Hotfix started with following command line: /si
> >>> /ParentInfo:bb999d44bb8b9647ae1f5a977943f5ed
> >>> 1.109: FileVersion of C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe is
> >>> Greater or Equal To 7.0.0.0
> >>> 1.109: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
> >>> 1.109: KB944338 Setup encountered an error: The version of Internet
> >>> Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are trying to
> >>> install.
> >>> 1.109: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not
> >>> match
> >>> the update you are trying to install.
> >>> 1.109: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
> >>>
> >>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
> >>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
>
>
 
Thanks Cj.....+ I did as you suggested and now this update does not appear
when checking updates

"Cj.....+" wrote:

> If you go to the Microsoft Download and download JSCRIPT V5.7 from release
> date 8/24/2007,,, and install it then has JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7,,,
> and then run windowsupdate,,, problem goes away,,,,, so,,, hope this
> helps,,, thank you,,, Cj....
>
> JScript version is 5.7.0.16535 after the install,, and
> VBscript version is also 5.7.0.16535 after the install,,,, I think the
> problem is fixed
>
> thank you,,,,, Cj.....+
>
> "Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > shawnr wrote:
> >
> > > both are ver 5.6.
> >
> > Did you check the version of the actual DLL files, or just the installed version
> > of VBScript/Javascript? (Normally you'd expect them to be the same, but that
> > isn't true in this case.)
> >
> > You can check the file version by navigating to c:\windows\system32, selecting
> > jscript.dll, right-clicking, selecting Properties, and going to the Version tab.
> > Please let us know the full version number, and also the modification date and
> > file size in bytes.
> >
> > The reason I ask is that IE7 includes version 5.7.0.5730 of jscript.dll and
> > vbscript.dll, so it shouldn't be possible to have version 5.6 if IE7 is installed.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
 
The point is that you should already have Vbscript.dll and Jscript.dll v5.7
if IE7 is installed. We're trying to figure out why you all still have/had
v5.6.
--
~PA Bear

Cj.... wrote:
> If you go to the Microsoft Download and download JSCRIPT V5.7 from release
> date 8/24/2007,,, and install it then has JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7,,,
> and then run windowsupdate,,, problem goes away,,,,, so,,, hope this
> helps,,, thank you,,, Cj....
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Cj,
>>
>> Please comply with PABear's request. A resolution to this issue will be
>> posted in this newsgroup, not by private emails to individuals :
>>
>>> Attach %windir%/windowsupdate.log <=this file to an email message to
>>> ericbrod@microsoft.com.
>>>
>>> Give the email the following subject: "error 0x8007F0F4 when installing
>>> update KB944338"
>>
>> To open the WindowsUpdate.log go to Start > Run > copy and paste the
>> below into the Open: line and then click OK or press Enter
>>
>> %windir%\windowsupdate.log
>>
>> Thanks !
>>
>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>> ===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ===============
>>
>>
>> Cj wrote:
>>
>>> will stop trying other attempts until I receive an answer to the
>>> problem,
>>> it
>>> seems to be a Microsoft issue,,,, please send an email when it is
>>> resolved,,
>>> thank you,, Cj
>>>
>>> "Cj" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> am having the same issues,,,, IE7, and 5.6 for JScript and VBScript,,
>>>> for HOT FIX for KB944338,,,, have tried 3+ times,, all same
>>>> results,,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
>>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
>>>>>
>>>>> Please keep us posted on what PSS might have to say, Shawn.
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~PA Bear
>>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 8, 4:10 pm, shawnr <sha...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Repeated attempts to install this update from MS updates result in
>>>>>> error code 0x8007F0F4. I have not tried through WSUS yet.
>>>>>> KB944338.log:
>>>>>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\77a3382edfdc03e5fb59ec5858f5073e\u­pdate\update.exe
>>>>>> (version 6.2.29.0)
>>>>>> 1.109: Hotfix started with following command line: /si
>>>>>> /ParentInfo:bb999d44bb8b9647ae1f5a977943f5ed
>>>>>> 1.109: FileVersion of C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
>>>>>> is
>>>>>> Greater or Equal To 7.0.0.0
>>>>>> 1.109: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
>>>>>> 1.109: KB944338 Setup encountered an error: The version of Internet
>>>>>> Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are trying
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> install.
>>>>>> 1.109: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not
>>>>>> match
>>>>>> the update you are trying to install.
>>>>>> 1.109: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
>>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
 
to : PA Bear [MS MVP] and others,,,, back when IE7 was released for
distribution, the JScript and VBScript were included,,,

is it possible that when people downloaded and installed other software,,
eg: VisualBasic that the mods were overlaid,,????,,, I have been using IE7
and installing all update as released,,,, and until yesterday (04-08-2008)
had not noticed JScript or VBScript issues,,,, however,,, after downloading
the JScript v 5.7 release date(08/24/2007) the underlying issues go away,
with MSupdate,,,

so,, give some thought, to the workaround,,,,

again,,,, Thank you,,,, Cj,,,,,+



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> The point is that you should already have Vbscript.dll and Jscript.dll v5.7
> if IE7 is installed. We're trying to figure out why you all still have/had
> v5.6.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Cj.... wrote:
> > If you go to the Microsoft Download and download JSCRIPT V5.7 from release
> > date 8/24/2007,,, and install it then has JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7,,,
> > and then run windowsupdate,,, problem goes away,,,,, so,,, hope this
> > helps,,, thank you,,, Cj....
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Cj,
> >>
> >> Please comply with PABear's request. A resolution to this issue will be
> >> posted in this newsgroup, not by private emails to individuals :
> >>
> >>> Attach %windir%/windowsupdate.log <=this file to an email message to
> >>> ericbrod@microsoft.com.
> >>>
> >>> Give the email the following subject: "error 0x8007F0F4 when installing
> >>> update KB944338"
> >>
> >> To open the WindowsUpdate.log go to Start > Run > copy and paste the
> >> below into the Open: line and then click OK or press Enter
> >>
> >> %windir%\windowsupdate.log
> >>
> >> Thanks !
> >>
> >> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> >> ===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >> Never Forgotten
> >> ===============
> >>
> >>
> >> Cj wrote:
> >>
> >>> will stop trying other attempts until I receive an answer to the
> >>> problem,
> >>> it
> >>> seems to be a Microsoft issue,,,, please send an email when it is
> >>> resolved,,
> >>> thank you,, Cj
> >>>
> >>> "Cj" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> am having the same issues,,,, IE7, and 5.6 for JScript and VBScript,,
> >>>> for HOT FIX for KB944338,,,, have tried 3+ times,, all same
> >>>> results,,
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "PA Bear [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
> >>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Please keep us posted on what PSS might have to say, Shawn.
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> ~PA Bear
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Apr 8, 4:10 pm, shawnr <sha...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Repeated attempts to install this update from MS updates result in
> >>>>>> error code 0x8007F0F4. I have not tried through WSUS yet.
> >>>>>> KB944338.log:
> >>>>>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\77a3382edfdc03e5fb59ec5858f5073e\u­pdate\update.exe
> >>>>>> (version 6.2.29.0)
> >>>>>> 1.109: Hotfix started with following command line: /si
> >>>>>> /ParentInfo:bb999d44bb8b9647ae1f5a977943f5ed
> >>>>>> 1.109: FileVersion of C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
> >>>>>> is
> >>>>>> Greater or Equal To 7.0.0.0
> >>>>>> 1.109: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
> >>>>>> 1.109: KB944338 Setup encountered an error: The version of Internet
> >>>>>> Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are trying
> >>>>>> to
> >>>>>> install.
> >>>>>> 1.109: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not
> >>>>>> match
> >>>>>> the update you are trying to install.
> >>>>>> 1.109: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
> >>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
>
>
 
Hopefully, Eric [MSFT] will be able to make sense of this from the
windowsupdate.log that you and others sent him.
--
~PA Bear

Cj,,,,,+ wrote:
> to : PA Bear [MS MVP] and others,,,, back when IE7 was released for
> distribution, the JScript and VBScript were included,,,
>
> is it possible that when people downloaded and installed other software,,
> eg: VisualBasic that the mods were overlaid,,????,,, I have been using
> IE7
> and installing all update as released,,,, and until yesterday
> (04-08-2008)
> had not noticed JScript or VBScript issues,,,, however,,, after
> downloading the JScript v 5.7 release date(08/24/2007) the underlying
> issues go away, with MSupdate,,,
>
> so,, give some thought, to the workaround,,,,
>
> again,,,, Thank you,,,, Cj,,,,,+
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The point is that you should already have Vbscript.dll and Jscript.dll
>> v5.7
>> if IE7 is installed. We're trying to figure out why you all still
>> have/had
>> v5.6.
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Cj.... wrote:
>>> If you go to the Microsoft Download and download JSCRIPT V5.7 from
>>> release
>>> date 8/24/2007,,, and install it then has JScript 5.7 and VBScript
>>> 5.7,,,
>>> and then run windowsupdate,,, problem goes away,,,,, so,,, hope this
>>> helps,,, thank you,,, Cj....
>>>
>>> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Cj,
>>>>
>>>> Please comply with PABear's request. A resolution to this issue will be
>>>> posted in this newsgroup, not by private emails to individuals :
>>>>
>>>>> Attach %windir%/windowsupdate.log <=this file to an email message to
>>>>> ericbrod@microsoft.com.
>>>>>
>>>>> Give the email the following subject: "error 0x8007F0F4 when
>>>>> installing
>>>>> update KB944338"
>>>>
>>>> To open the WindowsUpdate.log go to Start > Run > copy and paste the
>>>> below into the Open: line and then click OK or press Enter
>>>>
>>>> %windir%\windowsupdate.log
>>>>
>>>> Thanks !
>>>>
>>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>>> ===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>> Never Forgotten
>>>> ===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cj wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> will stop trying other attempts until I receive an answer to the
>>>>> problem,
>>>>> it
>>>>> seems to be a Microsoft issue,,,, please send an email when it is
>>>>> resolved,,
>>>>> thank you,, Cj
>>>>>
>>>>> "Cj" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> am having the same issues,,,, IE7, and 5.6 for JScript and
>>>>>> VBScript,,
>>>>>> for HOT FIX for KB944338,,,, have tried 3+ times,, all same
>>>>>> results,,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
>>>>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Please keep us posted on what PSS might have to say, Shawn.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> ~PA Bear
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 8, 4:10 pm, shawnr <sha...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Repeated attempts to install this update from MS updates result in
>>>>>>>> error code 0x8007F0F4. I have not tried through WSUS yet.
>>>>>>>> KB944338.log:
>>>>>>>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\77a3382edfdc03e5fb59ec5858f5073e\u­pdate\update.exe
>>>>>>>> (version 6.2.29.0)
>>>>>>>> 1.109: Hotfix started with following command line: /si
>>>>>>>> /ParentInfo:bb999d44bb8b9647ae1f5a977943f5ed
>>>>>>>> 1.109: FileVersion of C:\Program Files\internet
>>>>>>>> explorer\iexplore.exe
>>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>> Greater or Equal To 7.0.0.0
>>>>>>>> 1.109: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE
>>>>>>>> 1.109: KB944338 Setup encountered an error: The version of
>>>>>>>> Internet
>>>>>>>> Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are
>>>>>>>> trying
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> install.
>>>>>>>> 1.109: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not
>>>>>>>> match
>>>>>>>> the update you are trying to install.
>>>>>>>> 1.109: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It appears browser detection has a problem. OS xpsp2, browser 7.0
>>>>>>>> I have opened ticket with support. Anybody else seeing this?
 
I have WinXP SP2 w/ IE7. Vbscript.dll is v 5.6.0.8825 and jscript.dll is v
5.6.0.8831 (in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32).

Now what?!

Dave Kelly

"Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:

> shawnr wrote:
>
> > both are ver 5.6.
>
> Did you check the version of the actual DLL files, or just the installed version
> of VBScript/Javascript? (Normally you'd expect them to be the same, but that
> isn't true in this case.)
>
> You can check the file version by navigating to c:\windows\system32, selecting
> jscript.dll, right-clicking, selecting Properties, and going to the Version tab.
> Please let us know the full version number, and also the modification date and
> file size in bytes.
>
> The reason I ask is that IE7 includes version 5.7.0.5730 of jscript.dll and
> vbscript.dll, so it shouldn't be possible to have version 5.6 if IE7 is installed.
>
> Harry.
>
 
Thanks Cj.....+!

Downloading JScript v5.7 from the Windows Downloads site worked here too.

Now, why couldn't that have been the update provided through the Windows
Update site? (just a rhetorical question)

Dave Kelly

"Cj.....+" wrote:

> If you go to the Microsoft Download and download JSCRIPT V5.7 from release
> date 8/24/2007,,, and install it then has JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7,,,
> and then run windowsupdate,,, problem goes away,,,,, so,,, hope this
> helps,,, thank you,,, Cj....
>
> JScript version is 5.7.0.16535 after the install,, and
> VBscript version is also 5.7.0.16535 after the install,,,, I think the
> problem is fixed
>
> thank you,,,,, Cj.....+
>
> "Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > shawnr wrote:
> >
> > > both are ver 5.6.
> >
> > Did you check the version of the actual DLL files, or just the installed version
> > of VBScript/Javascript? (Normally you'd expect them to be the same, but that
> > isn't true in this case.)
> >
> > You can check the file version by navigating to c:\windows\system32, selecting
> > jscript.dll, right-clicking, selecting Properties, and going to the Version tab.
> > Please let us know the full version number, and also the modification date and
> > file size in bytes.
> >
> > The reason I ask is that IE7 includes version 5.7.0.5730 of jscript.dll and
> > vbscript.dll, so it shouldn't be possible to have version 5.6 if IE7 is installed.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
 
Windows Update - KB944338

I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and when viewing my history it shows this update failed.

I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.

How does one get this update accomplished?

Thanks
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

Windows version? IE version?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Julea Bell wrote:
> I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and
> when viewing my history it shows this update failed.
>
> I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything
> about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.
>
> How does one get this update accomplished?
>
> Thanks
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

this update is failing for me too. I've IE 7.0.5730.11 and
vbscript 5.6.0.8825.
So it seems that the ie7 update didn't always update vbscript, or something
else overwrote that with vbscript 5.6 thereafter (visualStudio? )

What's the mircosoft recommend solution for this issue?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version? IE version?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Julea Bell wrote:
> > I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and
> > when viewing my history it shows this update failed.
> >
> > I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything
> > about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.
> >
> > How does one get this update accomplished?
> >
> > Thanks
>
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

libit wrote:

> this update is failing for me too. I've IE 7.0.5730.11 and
> vbscript 5.6.0.8825.
> So it seems that the ie7 update didn't always update vbscript, or something
> else overwrote that with vbscript 5.6 thereafter (visualStudio? )
>
> What's the mircosoft recommend solution for this issue?

They're still investigating, but at the moment it seems that installing Windows
Script 5.7 (which you can get at the download center) is the recommendation.

Harry.
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

1. Download/install Windows Script 5.7 for WinXP SP2 (only!):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=47809025-d896-482e-a0d6-524e7e844d81

2. Then make sure the machine is otherwise fully patched at WIndows Update.
--
~PA Bear

libit wrote:
> this update is failing for me too. I've IE 7.0.5730.11 and
> vbscript 5.6.0.8825.
> So it seems that the ie7 update didn't always update vbscript, or
> something
> else overwrote that with vbscript 5.6 thereafter (visualStudio? )
>
> What's the mircosoft recommend solution for this issue?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version? IE version?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Julea Bell wrote:
>>> I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and
>>> when viewing my history it shows this update failed.
>>>
>>> I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything
>>> about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.
>>>
>>> How does one get this update accomplished?
>>>
>>> Thanks
 
Updating to VBscript 5.7 "solved" for me, in the sense that now the patch is
not shown as a required anymore.

However this brings up the following question:
If this fix doesn't work for people with vbscript 5.6 and is not necessary
for people with vbscript 5.7, what's its reason to exist, if any at all ????


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Try the same recommended fixes.
>
> Bill S wrote:
> > I am having the same problem.
>
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

PA Bear, I'm having the same problems with IE 7.0.5730.13, and
vbscript.dll/Jscript.dll 5.6.0.8820. All other updates have been applied. I
will try the suggested fix after I send the appropriate file to Eric as you
asked.

--
United States Army
ROTC, Fighting Flyers Battalion


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version? IE version?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Julea Bell wrote:
> > I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and
> > when viewing my history it shows this update failed.
> >
> > I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything
> > about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.
> >
> > How does one get this update accomplished?
> >
> > Thanks
>
 
libit wrote:

> However this brings up the following question:
> If this fix doesn't work for people with vbscript 5.6 and is not necessary
> for people with vbscript 5.7, what's its reason to exist, if any at all ????

The patch is intended for systems with neither Internet Explorer 7 nor Windows
Script 5.7 installed. If neither of these are present, the patch works.

(The problem occurs when IE7 is present but the Windows Script 5.7 components it
includes are not this situation shouldn't happen, and seems to have been
unanticipated.)

Harry.
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

Wi have the same Problem with over 100 computers in our company.
Installing Script 5.7 is no solution.. it's only a workaround for a single
computer.

MS must fix this Patch!

Thx

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 1. Download/install Windows Script 5.7 for WinXP SP2 (only!):
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=47809025-d896-482e-a0d6-524e7e844d81
>
> 2. Then make sure the machine is otherwise fully patched at WIndows Update.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> libit wrote:
> > this update is failing for me too. I've IE 7.0.5730.11 and
> > vbscript 5.6.0.8825.
> > So it seems that the ie7 update didn't always update vbscript, or
> > something
> > else overwrote that with vbscript 5.6 thereafter (visualStudio? )
> >
> > What's the mircosoft recommend solution for this issue?
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Windows version? IE version?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >> Julea Bell wrote:
> >>> I'm unable to download and install KB944338. I go to Windows Update and
> >>> when viewing my history it shows this update failed.
> >>>
> >>> I get this when research the update site, but am unable to find anything
> >>> about it -- error 0x8007F0F4 when installing update KB944338.
> >>>
> >>> How does one get this update accomplished?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
>
>
 
Re: Windows Update - KB944338

While I agree that it would be best for MS to fix its fix, and that
installing Windows Script 5.7 is a workaround, deploying Windows Script can
be done through automated deployment tools. An example for SMS 2003, without
sms_def.mof extended to allow IE version detection through registry key:

1. Make sure that Software Inventory is set to gather exe details in at
least C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer.

2. Make sure that Software Inventory is set to gather dll details in at
least C:\Windows\System32.

3. Set up a query-based collection to detect for iexplore.exe (at C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer) >= version 7, with jscript.dll or vbscript.dll (at
C:\Windows\System32) with version < 5.6.0.8355. Here's the Query Language
code: select distinct SMS_R_System.Name from SMS_R_System inner join
SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile on SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.ResourceID =
SMS_R_System.ResourceId where (SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FileName =
"jscript.dll" or SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FileName = "vbscript.dll") and
SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FileVersion < "5.6.0.8835" and
SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FilePath = "C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\" and
SMS_R_System.Name in (select SMS_R_System.Name from SMS_R_System inner join
SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile on SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.ResourceID =
SMS_R_System.ResourceId where SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FileName =
"iexplore.exe" and SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FileVersion >= "7" and
SMS_G_System_SoftwareFile.FilePath = "C:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer\\")

That will show which computers fall into the IE7 vs KB944338 hole. You may
want to use a separate collection for each affected OS. Then use Software
Distribution to apply Windows Script 5.7 to all the affected computers by OS.

One of our techs also has a theory that some 3rd party installs may actually
downgrade jscript.dll and/or vbscript.dll from 5.7 to 5.6 after an IE7
install. I haven't yet been able to prove nor disprove this theory. If it's
true, then I especially would like for MS to fix KB944338's
detection/deployment logic so I don't have to leave a Windows Script 5.7
advertisement active in our SMS to cover this hole.

"graft" wrote:

> Wi have the same Problem with over 100 computers in our company.
> Installing Script 5.7 is no solution.. it's only a workaround for a single
> computer.
>
> MS must fix this Patch!
>
> Thx
 
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