Windows Update - won't install SP1 and other updates- error 0x80071a90

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  1. NoelDP
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    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
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    Have a look at the instructions for a repair install here - they'll help avoid most of the pitfalls...
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R
    Yes, it's probably the quickest solution - and possibly the surest.
    It does have risks, so backups are essential:)
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  3. Faalks1
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600 Multiprocessor Free
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    Hello Noel
    I'm just reporting back that I actually did a clean install instead. Thanks to some easy guides on this forum, I not only was able to do it easily but also I leaned many things with this and other BSOD problems I had.
    I got an .iso file with SP1 version. Everything now is smooth and perfect
    Thanks again for spending your time helping me out.
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  4. NoelDP
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       New #13

    Possibly an even better solution :)
    Good luck with it!
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