Windows 7 SP1 - failed to configure service pack - returning changes__

Man, it was a day both process and still does not.  As for others, I tried all the steps recommended without result.  Once I get my computer to "land of reversion", I think I'll forget install the update.  There must be a bug in it.

Other solutions?

ML

Hello Littletime,

Thank you for your message.  Could you please let us know the steps you have already tried so that we don't not be redundant?  I will include the recommended steps for troubleshooting the installation of SP1 issues.  If you have already tried these so please do not keep count.

1. According to your architecture of Windows 7, download / install and run the tool update system - CheckSur you can download the tool from the links below depending on your system type.

Download the tool update system (64-bit)

Download (32-bit) system update readiness tool

2. click Start type cmd (you should see the command prompt fill up) right click and select run as administrator

Inside the command prompt, type sfc/scannow

For more information regarding the file system checker.

* If corruption is found, see How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

3. once the SFC is finished, check your hard drive for errors.

4 restart the system update readiness tool. If errors have been eliminated, try to reinstall Service Pack 1. If this is not the case, go to step 5.

5. perform a Startup Repair, when starting, try to install the Service Pack.

The next logical step is to perform an InPlace upgrade.

Keep in mind:

An upgrade on the spot is the final solution before you have to reinstall the operating system.
Note that it takes as much time to do the upgrade as to reinstall the operating system. In addition, some of your custom Windows settings may be lost through this process.

How to perform a repair installation of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Run a repair installation will restore the current installation of Windows to the version of the installation DVD. It also requires the installation of all the updates that are not included on the installation DVD.

Note Run a repair installation will not damage files and applications that are currently installed on your computer.

To perform a repair installation of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, follow these steps:

1. close all running applications.

2. Insert the Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD
in the DVD drive of the computer.

3. in the settings window, click install now.

Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:

1. click on start and typeDrive: \setup.exe in the box to start the search.

Note Assigned placeholder is the drive letter of the computer's DVD.

2. in the list programs, clickSetup.exe.

3. in the settings window, click install now.

Click go online to get the latest updates for installation (recommended)

Type the CD key if you are prompted to do so.

In the "Windows Installer" page select the operating system you want to update or Inplace.

Click Yes to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.

On the which type of installation you want? of the screen, click upgrade.

Once the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Please see: How to perform an upgrade in Place on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

We can't wait to hear back on your part.

See you soon

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