Solved Windows 7 SP1 Failed to Install - 0X800736B3

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I would rather not have to do a fresh install of Windows just to successfully apply the SP1 update, but here is a summary of what I've tried to do thus far:

Attempted Actions:
(1) Windows Update - SP1 Install Failed (0x800736B3)
(2) Install from Microsoft Download Center (MDC) - Failed

windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe - Failed
0x800736B3 ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND
The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.

(3) Install from Microsoft Download Center - Failed

7601.17514.101119-1850_Update_Sp_Wave1-GRMSP1.1_DVD.iso - Failed
0x800736B3 ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND
The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.

(4) Disabled Anti-Virus Software and Executed Windows Update Troubleshooter via Control Panel - Failed

Received message that error is fixed, and reattempt to install from Windows Update - Failed (0x800736B3)

(5) Successfully Installed System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [February 2011]

Reattempted to Install SP1 via Windows Update - Failed (0x800736B3)
Reattempted to Install SP1 from MDC Package - Failed (0x800736B3)

(6) Restarted with Only Windows System Drivers via Misconfig - Failed

Reattempted to Install SP1 via Windows Update - Failed (0x800736B3)
Reattempted to Install SP1 from MDC package - Failed (0x800736B3)

(7) SafeMode Installation of SP1 from MDC package - Failed (0x800736B3)

0x800736B3 ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_NOT_FOUND
The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.

Suggested Solutions to Try:
(8) Execute sfc /scannow
(9) Execute Windows Repair from Installation CD
(10) ...
(11) ...
(12) ...

Hardware Specifications
Processor: Intel Core i7-950 @ 4.0 GHz (167X23/24 - TB & HT @ 1.312V)
Primary GPU: Palit GeForce GTX 460 2GB (825/1800/3600 @ 0.9 V) - 266.58
Secondary GPU: Palit GeForce GTX 460 2GB
Tertiary GPU: Palit GTX 450 1 GB (783/1566/3608 @ 0.9 V)
Memory: A-Data 12GB (2GBX3) DDR3/1600 MHz (1333 - 167X8 @ 1.81V 7-7-7-20)
Motherboard: GigaByte GA-X58A-UD3R (Rev 2.0 - FE1)
PSU: Corsair HX1000W
Hard Drives: 1X1TB SATA III 6.0Gb/s (WD1002FAEX) and 2X1TB SATA II 3.0Gb/s (WD1001FALS)
Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
Case: Azza Hurrican 2000 Full Tower
CPU Cooling: Asetek 570LX Liquid Cooling System w/ 240mm Radiator Push-Pull Configuration (40C/70C)
Optical Drive: Lite-On 24x DVD Burner
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit

End Notes:
As further background some Windows updates had similar issues, which were resolved from installing the Windows hot fix or installing after rebooting with only system drivers. But this time around no-joy, I hope someone around here can suggest other possible solutions I may have missed.

try this patch... Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2

DMHolt57 said:

try this patch... Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2

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Thanks, but already attempted see action (5). While it worked on previous Windows update errors, with same error code, it unfortunately doesn't work when installing SP1.

If you have the Intel integrated graphics driver and driver version 8.15.10.2104 through 8.15.10.214, visit the computer manufacturer's website to see whether a newer driver is available. Igdkmd64.sys (64-bit)

Also check in disk management that the System partition is marked active. If there is no System volume, mark the Windows volume as active.

Hi, MingtheMerciless.

Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers. Posting at multiple forums does not result in faster assistance. Rather, it is more likely to get your topic locked or ignored.

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Windows 7 SP1 Failed to Install - 0X800736B3

After checking the graphics driver, as suggested by DMHolts57, one cause I have seen for this error is an infected computer.

-- Start with the MSRT, available from Malicious Software Removal Tool | Protect Your Computer
-- Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
-- Do a full system scan with Malwarebytes' Antimalware, available from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: Malwarebytes

Resolved w/ Fresh Install of Windows

Updated Attempts:
(8) Execute sfc /scannow

After running the diagnostic, the log contain a series of errors which the diagnostic wasn't able to fix, rather than taking the time to identify and attempt to remedy each line item error, I opted to start with a clean slate.

(9) Fresh Install of Windows - Success

If you have the Intel integrated graphics driver and driver version 8.15.10.2104 through 8.15.10.214, visit the computer manufacturer's website to see whether a newer driver is available. Igdkmd64.sys (64-bit)

Also check in disk management that the System partition is marked active. If there is no System volume, mark the Windows volume as active.

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Thanks for the suggestions, but as you can reference the OP, I use a discrete graphics card on a LGA1366 motherboard which does not have integrated graphics.

Corrine said:

Hi, MingtheMerciless.

Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers. Posting at multiple forums does not result in faster assistance. Rather, it is more likely to get your topic locked or ignored.

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Yes, I understand. Forums are an form a discourse that people volunteer their time to help, share, or bounce ideas off of, which is why it can often be more effective than contacting customer service. But disagree with the latter part with respect to posting on multiple forums. Generally speaking as etiquette, multiple posting on a single forum is frown upon, but to contend that posting same topic on different forums won't result in a faster response is empirically false. I often find that aficionados, whether that be in the tech world to say firearms industry, are highly specialized in the experience and knowledge of certain disciplines, and thus gravitate towards one forum versus another. Thus casting a wider net is advantageousness to get varying opinions.

Hi, MingtheMerciless.

I won't bother getting into a discussion regarding your idea of forum etiquette. At least you had the courtesy to return to each topic and post your resolution and I thank you for that.

Rising this post, i found a solution for this problem.
Using a installation disk, you could restore de original file C:\Windows\System32\config\Components.
On various same posts on the Web i found the same questions about this problem, but today i found a solution in case of steps below won't work.
- REG LOAD HKLM\COMPONENTS C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS;
- REG DELETE "HKLM\Components" /v "PendingRequired" /f;

The way to do this is start Windows in safe mode, backup the original file and copy the file from installation disk to the C:\Windows\System32\config\Components.
Restart Windows in normal mode and install the update.