windows update

After windows update thur night was left with a black screen, had to use system restore, sorted now, problem is there is an update showing on taskbar and it's been installed three times ok but the notification won't go away, it's for Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242)

Download size: 2.6 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=216804

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com
using vista home premium, thanks in antis, dougie.
05:50 Sat 18th Jun 2011
 
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Click on start type in search bar Troubleshooting , When it opens scroll down the menu to fix problems with Windows update. Click on this and when it opens follow the prompts to carryout the repair. This should fix your problem and you will be able to install it.

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