Cannot repair install windows 7


  1. Mafi
    Posts : 15
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
       New #1

    Cannot repair install windows 7


    When trying to upgrade I get this error: Your current version of Windows is more recent than the version you are trying to upgrade to.

    I'm trying to do a repair on my windows because initially I had a problem with windows updates(not being able to check for updates) and then I noticed SFC wasn't working ~probably connected, not sure.

    The windows 7 .iso I have doesn't have SP1. And I don't think my PC does either(since I deleted all installed updates while trying to repair the windows updater).
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  3. karlsnooks
    Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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    Where did you get the ISO?
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  4. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Mafi,

    Just to confirm, please use the tutorial below to see if you have Windows 7 SP1 or not installed. :)

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  6. Mafi
    Posts : 15
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
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    I downloaded the iso from Microsoft DreamSpark. Since I am a student I get windows and other products for free.

    Seems I was wrong, I have SP1 installed.
    Version 6.1 (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)

    (If needed I can download again windows 7 with SP1 this time)
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  7. karlsnooks
    Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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    yes. Download with SP1.

    We could have avoided this detour, if you had filled in your system specs.

    Please help us to help you by carrying out this procedure. I recommend using Speccy.

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    Ř ADD the word laptop, desktop, netbook or tablet.
    For example:
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    Provide full windows version info, for example:
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

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    Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

    Scroll down and click on SAVE CHANGES.

    With Speccy, you can select with your mouse/touchpad info from the display
    and paste that info into your specs.

    SIW is a marvelous program, but the free version does not offer
    this capability.
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  8. gregrocker
    Posts : 50,642
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    The latest official installer with SP1 is provided in both these tutorials:

    Repair Install.
    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    You may also be able to solve your problem or narrow it down more using Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
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  10. karlsnooks
    Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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    greg,
    This Microsoft DreamSpark program will also allow him to download the needed iso.

    The DreamSpark program is a marvelous program for students.
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  11. Mafi
    Posts : 15
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
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    Uh, problem. DreamSpark won't let me download Windows 7 with SP1.
    (The item cannot be added to your cart because you have already ordered this item (or a related item) and cannot order it again. You can view your previous order by clicking Your Account above. Download orders can be re-downloaded from there.)

    So I'll download it from greg's links I guess?
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