Microsoft Windows Server Patches not installing on 2008 R2 Standard (SP1).

Question

Hi Team,

1) While installing patches manually on 2008 R2 servers Getting message as

"The Windows Modules Installer must be updated before you can install this package.
Please update the windows modules installer on your computer , then retry setup. "

Even viewer error:

The Windows Modules Installer must be updated before you can install this package (Command line: ""C:\Windows\system32\wusa.exe" "C:\temp\win 2008R2\win 2008R2\windows6.1-kb4550905-x64_ec45614587de8c5caeeaddce84ab2d1b0ac918d7.msu" ")

2) We have downloaded MSU instaler from below MS link and try to install the KB2533552 on server but it's not installing

Getting message as " The update is not applicable to your computer"

URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/925316/error-message-when-you-install-a-msu-update-package-on-a-computer-that

Is Microsoft supporting 2008 R2 OS?
if not, why we have 2008 R2 patches available for these servers.
How can we fix this patches not installing on 2008 R2 servers?

Could you please help me on this issue?

Thanks in Advance!

Answer 1

Hi,

Windows Server 2008&Windows Server 2008R2 have end of support since Jan. 2020. We recommend to upgrade to upper system version such as Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019.

For you issue, are there any error message occur in recorded in the Event Viewer(Windows Logs\Applications, Setup, System)? Please try to disable third party software temporarily, and re-install this update in Clean Boot environment.

Answer 2

@JLN - you hit the spot on this one! What a life saver! Thank you.

Answer 3

Is windows 7 update is stopped by microsoft.
I mean now I can install updates or not.
My pc cannot install updates at windows 7.
BoardersGuide

Answer 4

I am also facing this several times.

Solution: you should install respective Servicing Stack Updates.

After that check for updates online microsoft will detect recommended patches automatically.

If it not works,you should install previous servicing stack update first and check update online.
Share your results in comment box!

Answer 5

I was able to rectify this error by installing the latest SSUs in sequence as instructed in this url.

1. Ensure “TrustedInstaller” Service Is Running
2. Check Existing Servicing Stack Version, Install the latest SSU,.. it will Upgraded Windows Modules Installer