Woody on Windows: Windows 10 Internet Explorer update KB 3087040 fails with error 0x80004005

"Somebody at Microsoft should have tested the patch before releasing it, but fortunately there's an easy fix" ...

There's one little problem with this patch: It looks like Microsoft didn't test it on Windows 10 systems. Judging by the hue and cry, I would guess that at least a third of the people trying to install KB 3087040 on their RTM Windows 10 systems (build 10240) are getting this message:

There were problems installing some updates, but we'll 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

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2985273/microsoft-windows/windows-10-internet-explorer-update-kb-3087040-fails-with-error-0x80004005.html