Updating "Root Certificate Update" failed with WU!

[Punkrulz]

I am trying to troubleshoot an issue where I am trying to update the "Root Certificate Update" in Windows Update, however it keeps coming up as failed. I know that most of the Windows updates give you the option where you can download the update via the file individually if you go to that KB, however the "Root Certificate Update" does not give you that choice.

Any idea how I can update this?

 

[madmatt]

What is the reason that it provides?

I assume Windows 2000 (XP updates the roots list on its own).

Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/rootsupd.exe

 

[Punkrulz]

Awesome, thank you! I have but 1 question:

Where do you get this file, so that in the future I can update this on my own without having to look for someone to give me the update???

Thanks again!!!

 

[madmatt]

The link I provided. I've been using that link for two years now.

 

[Punkrulz]

The link I provided. I've been using that link for two years now.

Oh, duh, static link. 😉 I shall find a way to remember that link so I can use it for years too!!!

 

[kcnychief]

Adding it to your favorites would work quite well 😉