Windows 10 Internet Explorer update KB3087040 fails with error 0x80004005
Fortunately theres an easy fix to the KB3087040 fails!!
This windows update KB3087040, incorporates numerous security fixes that Adobe released in Flash Player version 19.0.0.185. running in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge on Windows 8.x and Windows 10 PCs.
Details on the Microsoft side are found in Security Advisory 2755801.
When you try to install KB 3087040 on their RTM Windows 10 systems (build 10240) are getting this message:
There were problems installing some updates, but well try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help:Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3087040) - Error 0x80004005
Fix error 0x80004005 of KB3087040 :
Download the Windows 10 build 10240 patch (available in a 32-bit or 64-bit version) and install it manually.
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