SP1 Release Candidate failed to install with error code "80073701"

McDougal

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SP1 Release Candidate failed to install with error code "80073701"

Hey all,

I am interested in testing out the Windows 7 Release Candidate, my Windows Update detected it as a important update, I tried to install it through Windows Update twice, always failing with the error code "80073701". I have no idea why this is happening, and I haven't changed any important system settings.

Thanks for the help :)!

-McDougal
 

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Hey, sorry for the late reply, thanks for the links, I'll give them a shot :).
 

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Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1...Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz8GB DDR3ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 on VirtualBox
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-M Pro
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Sound Card
Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VS228 21.5" 1080p
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
120GB SanDisk SSD;
500GB 7200RPM HDD
PSU
500W 80PLUS Bronze Certified
Case
Antec Three Hundred Illusion
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v1.0
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000
Internet Speed
26/22Mbps Verizon FiOS
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very first PC build
hello, i am having the same error code as mcdougal, i tried what was suggested and it did not work. if you need any info on my rig ill try to respond as quickly as possible.
 

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