Can't install updates since April

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  1. Posts : 16
    w7ProSp1x32
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Hello and thanks for helping

    Paul Black said:
    Hi sykomora,


    You could try un-installing the latest update to see if it works. It might be different to previously!
    Yes but i think it's pointless - the problem appeared earlier.



    Paul Black said:
    Just to clarify.
    I hope this helps!
    I distinguish reinstall from repair install.

    I suppose a windows.old(copy of windows) is created during the repair install. Is there a switch that disables it?
    I think I have not enough free space on partition and I prefer to make a copy of the whole partition instead
    You say that the programs will remain intact, but will they all work the same as before (settings, etc.) for sure? This is the key question
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  2. Posts : 6,021
    Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
       #12

    Hi sykomora,

    sykomora said:
    Hello and thanks for helping.

    I suppose a windows.old (copy of windows) is created during the repair install. Is there a switch that disables it?
    Yes, a Windows.old backup folder gets created as it is part of the repair install process!

    sykomora said:
    I think I have not enough free space on partition and I prefer to make a copy of the whole partition instead.
    SUGGESTION: The best thing to do in that case then is to make a system image to an external USB or HDD. This way, if things go wrong, you will be able to restore your OS back to the exact same state that it is now in a very short time. There are two imaging programs which are very popular among members here, the first is AOMEI Backupper Standard [FREE], and the second is Macrium Reflect [FREE].

    sykomora said:
    You say that the programs will remain intact, but will they all work the same as before (settings, etc.) for sure? This is the key question.
    Yes, they should do. This has been done many times without people having a problem. If however, in your case they don't, then you can re-image the OS back to how it was before, using the suggestion above. Obviously this relies on the fact that you have made a system image beforehand, which I strongly recommend that you do anyway!

    I hope this helps!
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  3. Posts : 16
    w7ProSp1x32
    Thread Starter
       #13

    Thanks. I'll write if I do it
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  4. Posts : 3,615
    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
       #14

    Repair Install to Fix Windows 7 Without Reformatting by Britec

    To free as much space as possible for Repair Install, run Disk Cleanup Extended with all boxes checked.
    Disk Cleanup : Extended - Windows 7 Help Forums

    Yes, as Paul Black indicated, you should perform a full disk image/backup beforehand.

    Most on SevenForums recommend:
    Macrium Reflect Free You don't have to enter your email, just click continue
    AOMEI Backupper free
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    w7ProSp1x32
    Thread Starter
       #15

    I have 32bit windows installed. Can I use the 64bit version to do repair install? Will the installed programs work?
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  6. Posts : 3,615
    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
       #16

    Nope has to be the same.

    You might want to try a Repair Install it replaces Windows7 and keeps all your installed programs, files, folder, music, pictures, etc.

    Here's an excellent video by Brian at Britec Computer UK
    Repair Install to Fix Windows 7 Without Reformatting by Britec

    You will need your 25 character product key, you can obtain it from your computer with
    KeyFinder | Magical Jelly Bean
    You want the CD key not Product ID. I usually copy and paste it into, say, notepad and print it to avoid typos.

    If you don't have a Win7 DVD you can obtain an ISO from
    TechBench by WZT
    The only working downloads are for Win7 Ultimate x64 and Win7 Ultimate x32
    To make all version available use
    eicfg_removal_utility.zip

    You can't copy and paste an ISO file to DVD or USB Flash Drive, it has to be burned
    To dvd Burn .ISO Image Files ImgBurn
    To USB Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

    To avoid days of updates, 230+ and counting, and numerous reboots, use
    Website Dism++ | New Windows Utility.
    Direct Download DISM++
    Yes, it's from Chinese firm! When you run it, click on Updates, then Scan, Choose the updates you wish to install, and then click Install updates.

    Any questions, we're here for you!
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  7. Posts : 16
    w7ProSp1x32
    Thread Starter
       #17

    This lovely repair install did not work for me. It's true I have not genuine windows installed (Volume_MAK channel) I'm annoying that the system informed me at the very end of the process about it - a few hours lost. I have bought a key, but I wanted to use the same version to be installed as it is installed. I left my laptop during repair for night and it greeted me with info it failed. A few hours of copying files back and forth! And nothing.
    What is going on? I've used correct installation DVD. Ei.cfg:
    [EditionID]Professional
    [Channel]OEM
    [VL]1
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  8. Posts : 3,615
    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
       #18

    Did you run repair install from within windows?
    What what was the error message you received?
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