Update your Win 7 installation media

[SIW2]

It is fine. If the win10 version of dism is not already present, it will ask if you want to download it.

It is optional, the win7 version of dism can be used instead. You can answer Y or N.

(I thought I had included win10 dism in that version. Perhaps not.)

 

[Aardvarkly]

Er, OK. I'll just click "NO" then. I want little as possible to do with Windows 10. That's why I am battling with this in the first place.

Now I have started with the UPDATERv41A and as soon as I unzip I get this:


Then nothing. Went back to v41 and get the same result.

 

[SIW2]

Turn off your antivirus.

Extract the zip file again. It didn't extract properly.

 

[Aardvarkly]

Tried both versions again with Antivirus disabled. Same result as before. Now looking for a different solution. Maybe even disabling each undesirable update manually if I can find a definitive list of which are not needed.

 

[SIW2]

Strange. It works fine for everybody else.

 

[Aardvarkly]

Fair enough. Since I can't get 7UPDATERv42/42A to work as it should and I can't find a download source for UpdatePack7R2-17.5.15.exe (654mb updates to may 2017), I was wondering if Integrate7 v2.10 would serve the same end, or at least be understandable to a non-tech person.

 

[Snick]

OP may have issues with his OS
I had a problem opening install.wim. registry errors. tried different iso, reinstall v42.zip, same problem. Solution was reimage drive or repair install. Both corrected problem.
didn't run
sfc /scannow
chkdsk /r
probably should have
Bill

 

[Aardvarkly]

I will jump through all the burning hoops I have to if it means I can avoid W10.

 

[Snick]

Being that you are have errors running SIW2's updater, have you run
system file checker sfc /scannow
Logs to C:\Windows\Lobs\CBS
or
SFCFix.exe v3.0.2.1 by Nimeiro
Logs to desktop sfcfix.txt
Bill

 

[Snick]

I've had win10 since the beginning of the bet testing insider program.
Have to get used to it. I still prefer 7 simply because I'm more familiar/comfortable with it.
I'm still on SevenForums mostly assisting win update issues.
You have Win10 tweaking tools, classic shell for one, start menu looks and acts like 7

You can go through the repair install process in a couple hours, DISM++ updates, a few windows updates and your good to go. I always backup my drive to external drive first!
Here's my detailed instructions, video links, etc., from my OneDrive Repair Install/In Place Upgrade.docx

 

[negg]

Any idea when the December updates will be avail ?

 

[SIW2]

v43 DEC 2019 on first post

 

[Leo625]

SIW2 and all who have contributed to this thread. Thank You all for your efforts. I have learned so much here from you and wish you all have a Merry Christmas!

 

[PAtrikK]

SIW2 and all who have contributed to this thread. Thank You all for your efforts. I have learned so much here from you and wish you all have a Merry Christmas!

You are welcome, nice to hear this from you and to see your pleasure and thankfulness.

 

[Aeros]

First of all i would like to say thank you to SIW2 for all the great work!
Unfortunately i have not been able to create a bootable usb which detects my mouse and keyboard with both your tool and the Integrate7 script by wkeller
I have followed instructions down to a tee with both install methods, and both will not work.
I am trying to get this booting off relatively new hardware (MSI MEG x570 Ace Mobo, Ryzen 3700x)
Any recomendations would much be appriciated.

 

[Aardvarkly]

First of all i would like to say thank you to SIW2 for all the great work!
Unfortunately i have not been able to create a bootable usb which detects my mouse and keyboard with both your tool and the Integrate7 script by wkeller
I have followed instructions down to a tee with both install methods, and both will not work.
I am trying to get this booting off relatively new hardware (MSI MEG x570 Ace Mobo, Ryzen 3700x)
Any recomendations would much be appriciated.

This is a big ask, but can you post a link to where you found detailed and clear instructions how to use either of these methods. I found a few references but they are full of gaps and not easy for someone not up to speed on the jargon.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Aardvarkly,

This is a big ask, but can you post a link to where you found detailed and clear instructions how to use either of these methods. I found a few references but they are full of gaps and not easy for someone not up to speed on the jargon.

For SIW2's excellent utility program, the beginning of this thread and subsequent pages will answer any questions => Update your Win 7 installation media..

The same applies here for wkeller's utility program => Integrate7 script – automatically download and slipstream all updates!.

I hope this helps!

 

[SIW2]

You might find this easier- it is a big download but has a simple user interface direct download Windows_7_Image_Updater.7z

This is a big ask, but can you post a link to where you found detailed and clear instructions how to use either of these methods. I found a few references but they are full of gaps and not easy for someone not up to speed on the jargon.

 

[Aardvarkly]

Thank you all once again for your attempts at enlightenment. I finally managed to crack it. I put my W7 Pro ISO into the new machine and ran the install. Then found a copy of Simplix (a fairly recent one) and put it on a USB drive then fed it to the new machine and ran it. It has installed 55 updates. I assume they are the essential ones. I have switched off the Automatic Update feature so as soon as I can get the internet access I'll add the other bits and pieces that can't be installed from my old machine.

 

[xdabestx]

Excellently helpful thanks!