Error code 80070103 during Windows Update

I have Windows Vista Home Premium installed as the OS in my T61p. Today, Windows Update showed the follwoing two updates available:
-- Update for Windows Live Sign-in Asistant (KB 967912) -- Important
-- Lenovo - Other hardware - ThinkPad PM Device -- Recommended
The first one (Windows Live Sign-in Assistant) installed with no problems.
The second one (ThinkPad PM Device) failed installation and the following error message was provided:
Code 80070103 -- Windows Update encountered an unknown error.
It amazes me that Microsoft offers a specific update to my system and then, when it fails installation, all it can provide is a message about an unknown error...
After some research, it is still Microsoft itself that suggests I contact the hardware manufacturer for further assistance...
I am not aware of any problem with my system, so I'm tempted to just discard the update.
But, out of curiosity, I wonder what those PM initials (as in ThinkPad PM Device) stand for and also whether anyone has ever encountered this same problem and/or can provide any insights into the real meaning of the error message.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

homerhat,
I migrated to Windows 7 last December, a few weeks after I posted my cry for help... And I must say that one of the reasons I did it was that I was experiencing too many issues with Vista, especially with several WIndows updates that were just refusing to install. I tried everything, including on this forum and on Microsoft's forum, but no answers whatsoever were being received.
In one instance, a good soul accompanied my plight with a number of messages with as many suggestions, but nothing worked. I was getting really frustrated.
After moving to Windows 7, though, (I cross my fingers...) I did not encounter any situation of failed updates, so far.
But I think it was a great thing for you to post your experience even after you had resolved your issue. It may benefit someone along the road ant this, I think, is what these forums are all about.
This said, there are more responsive and less responsive forums and this Lenovo Community Forum, in my humble opinion, has known better times than in recent months. This is just my sincere opinion, based on my personal observation. I may be (and I wish I am) wrong.
Cheers!

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