80240016 WU_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED
Operation tried to install while another installation was in progress or
the system was pending a mandatory restart.

Has the system been rebooted ? If so, download and save this update:

Update for Windows Vista (KB942903) x86 [32 Bit]
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=F0BE8280-505F-415D-AF32-D0BBEF870A2A&displaylang=en[/url]
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> Brief Description
> Install this update to resolve an issue where the Language Pack update failed to install on
> systems running Windows Vista.[/color]

*IF* this is Vista x64 [64 Bit]:

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB942903)
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=E2B17E46-FC88-4E77-BA91-74179B748187&displaylang=en[/url]

When the download completes close any open browser or programs.
*Right* click the downloaded file and choose 'Run as administrator '.
Follow the prompts and reboot if requested to.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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masterswipe wrote:
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> i went to windows update to dl the pack again, and it shows that it wasnt
> installed and an error message>
>
> WindowsUpdate_80240016 WindowsUpdate_dt000
> what can i do?
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
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>>Look for a C:\MUI Packs folder.
>>
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>>"masterswipe" <masterswipe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:F53F8EA0-85D8-4C43-8645-9667B7AEBFAE@microsoft.com...
>>[color=darkred]
>>>i recently upgraded from home premium to ultimate and ran the "check for
>>>updates" as i want to install the english pack. I DLed it and i think it
>>>installed, but when i go to control panel to change languages and follow
>>>the
>>>instructions, it asks me where i placed the language packs??
>>>
>>>i dont know where they are??
>>>
>>>help!
>>>
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