Microsoft Update: MS15-118-KB3098785 continually fails to install

Products

• Patch Management Solution for Windows

Issue/Introduction

Microsoft Update: MS15-118-Windows8.1-2012-R2-KB3098785-x64.msu continually fails to install on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard x64 Clients.

Exit Code -2145124329

Cause

Confirmed IsApplicable=TRUE rule logic is targeting per vendor specifications and the .NET Software appears to have become corrupt.

Resolution

Advised to work through the following possible resolutions to resolve the corruption within the Software:

• Uninstall .NET 4.6 if not necessary on the Client
• Repair .NET 4.6 if software is necessary
• Upgrade .NET to 4.6.1