Windows 7 - Error with SP1 windows update

Hello please help. It's been more than a month now that I always error for the SP1 update. Anyfix for this?

Hi Zyrandiel,

Do you have anymore information on the error? Do you have the specific message that is given to you?

Please download and run the System Updates Readiness Tool (SURT).

Download: System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 (KB947821) [August 2011] - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

SURT is designed to solve problems that prevent you from installing updates.

According to Microsoft: This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

Please read carefully through the links below.

Win 7 SP1.
Generic steps to take before installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1.

* Update your device drivers to the most recent Windows 7 device drivers from your computer manufacturers support web site (for your specific make and model)

* Start by installing the chipset/motherboard driver followed by the remaining available drivers.

* Run the SFC /SCANNOW command. This will check and repair if necessary any critical Windows system files.
Click on Start/All programs/Accessories then
Right click on Command Prompt option and select 'Run as administrator'.
At the command prompt enter: SFC /SCANNOW
You may need to run this 3 times.

> > If you prefer refer this Tutorial, Option 2.
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

* Run the System Update Readiness Tool:
Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2

* Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step
Steps to follow before you install Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center

* Learn how to install Win 7 SP1
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

* Windows 7 SP1: Installation tips
Windows 7 SP1 Follow-up

* Now update to SP-1
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

* Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7
Troubleshoot problems installing Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Okay thanks guys. I'm trying these out tonight. i think it was error code 80004005 about the SP1 not being downloaded. The update stops upto 64% only then the error message pops.

Would be helpful if we had the exact Error number.

Okay wait. My laptop is in my room. I'm still at work. I'll post exact details about 2 hours from now.

OK.
In future please remember to include that sort of detail in your Post 1.

Yes I will JMH. I coudn't generate the error code in my laptop coz I dont have internet in my room. Instead I took a PNG file of the 2 items that I couldn't update which are making error codes.

I'll post the error codes later when I go online with my laptop.


By the way JMH, you mentioned updating drivers.

How can I update CHIPSET & MoBo drivers? This is my Specs by the way:






How about the BIOS? Does it need a driver update too?

I can't update TURBO BOOST driver and INTEL RAPID STORAGE TECHNOLOGY. It just kept on saying that the drivers are up to date.

I just did the 1st SFC /SCANNOW from an elevated CMD. It said that It found some corrupted file and that it will be fixed after a reboot. So i rebooted then this is how my Desktop looks like now:





I used a Windows 7 Basic Black modified theme before and after the reboot it removed the theme. Even if I change to an AERO theme the visuals stay the same. What should I do with this?