7 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 and 4.5.1 for Windows 7 - Windows Update won't update

Question

How to fix .Net Framework in MS Update?

Have tried the MS Framework fix download with no results. The Last December 2014 .Net Framework would not download. This tool now has all 7 NET FRAMEWORK showing as not installed. Any of the 7 will not Repair and they will not Uninstall. "fatal error"

Have tried to download framework directly.

KB2858728 had no effect. NetFxRepairTool.exe had no effect.

Also: followed http://www.askvg.com/how-to-check-which-version-of-microsoft-net-framework-is-installed-in-windows/

All seems OK. My latest version from the Command Line is 4.5.50938

Yet, the last 7 .Net Framework show they are not installed. They will not install. When my computer Shut Down, the warning "don't unplug or turn off your computer... updates in progress" just hangs up.

Just did Method 1 and 2. Went to MS Update, it rebuilt the list. Still shows the 7 .NET Framework as not installed.

Method 1: Reset the content of the Catroot2 folder

Reset the content of the Catroot2 folder. To do this, follow these steps:

a)       Type the following commands, and press Enter after each command:

a.       net stop cryptsvc

b.       md %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old

c.        xcopy %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old /s

b)      Delete all contents of the catroot2 folder, but do not delete the catroot2 folder.

c)       Type the following command, and then press Enter:

i. net start cryptsvc

d)      Exit the Command Prompt window.

Method 2: Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder

Rename the Windows Update temporary SoftwareDistribution folder. To do this, follow these steps:

a)       Open an administrative Command Prompt window.

b)      Run the following commands, and press Enter after each command:

a.       Net stop wuauserv

b.       cd %systemroot%

c.        Ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

d.       Net start wuauserv

c)       Try to install updates again.

Important The following issues occur when you use this method:

1. Updates that are currently downloaded but that have not yet been installed have to be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
2. When you delete the Software Distribution folder, your download history is removed.
3. If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and from Windows Update, you will have to reselect this option from the Windows Update website

Answer 1

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