Thanx for this - solved my prob as nothing was set in my Registry
Source = Default e-mail client not chosen ?
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You should set both (Default) values to...

OK - Took FOREVER but I just waited it out and it finally downloaded the updated and I was able to install it successfully. Tho I tried all the instructions from previous posts, I I was never able...

Any ideas on how to get the update manually? - I am stuck with Waiting for catalog,update...... repetitive tries using windows update stuck at 95%