Servicing Stack 2019-09 kb4516655 & some updates fail clean install.

Thank you for System Spec Update.
Man, why such a hassle to get data and logs.
We can't help you without diagnostics, usually.
Bill

Cittizin7,
As the CBS.log indicated, here is the relevant part of the WinUpdate.log

Code:

2019-09-13    03:37:25:320    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetPTextContext called on non-existent id 'updatesAvailable'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:320    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSizeArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:320    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSize'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:321    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportanceArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:321    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportance'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:325    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetPTextContext called on non-existent id 'updatesAvailable'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:325    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSizeArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:325    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSize'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:325    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportanceArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:25:325    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportance'
2019-09-13    03:37:26:349    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetPTextContext called on non-existent id 'updatesAvailable'
2019-09-13    03:37:28:309    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetPTextContext called on non-existent id 'updatesAvailable'
2019-09-13    03:37:28:310    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSizeArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:28:310    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailSize'
2019-09-13    03:37:28:310    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetVisibleDescendent called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportanceArea'
2019-09-13    03:37:28:310    2696    d30    WUApp    WARNING: SetDescendentText called on non-existent id 'selectedUpdateDetailImportance'
2019-09-13

Fix is way more difficult than Repair Install, here's the Details from my OneDrive

Code:

Line 7843: 2019-10-02    18:00:00:161     492    860    AU    WARNING: BeginInteractiveInstall failed, error = 0x8024000C

Repair Install Instructions.docx
Bill

If you need help with that, yep.

Hi Cittizin7,

Cittizin7 said:

Anyway, marking this thread as, SOLVED, though I have yet to do the Repair. I think I'll manage, but thanks for the offer to help with this too.

You know where we are!

Cittizin7 said:

Repair Install can "fix" a lot of problems, but, though I am not an IT professional (self-taught), I like to try and learn something new if I can. If you are so inclined I think I have enough experience to follow an explanation or any information that would make my searching more productive would be appreciated.

Repair Install - Overview

A repair install differs from a clean install in the fact that it ONLY replaces the corrupted OS with a new fresh copy. This means that ALL your User Accounts, Folders, Files, Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, Data Files, Icons, and any installed programs are left intact. It does however, delete ALL the Window updates, and could possibly affect, sounds, services, visual effect settings and device drivers by re-setting them to default [unusual though]. You cannot do a repair install at boot, in Safe Mode, using a system repair disk, or using an integrated Windows update disk. Basically, this process can ONLY be performed from within the LIVE OS.

The easiest way to perform a Repair Install is . . .

[1] Disconnect any external HDD's.
[2] Create a folder on the Desktop, something like Clean_Inst.
[3] Copy the ISO [DVD or USB files] into it.
[4] Unzip the ISO using something like 7-Zip. Click here => 7-Zip.
[5] Find and double-click the Setup.exe file [follow the prompts].
[6] When you get to the installation screen, select In Place Upgrade [Repair Install].

There are obviously tasks that need to be performed before you start a Repair Install, but I presume from what you have said that you know this anyway. Don't forget to have you Product Key available!

I hope this helps!

Startup Repair and Repair Install are not the same or similar.
The only part similar is the work repair.

Well, I can explain pretty much everything you need to know. Most of which you will not find on the internet in regards to Windows Update. But, as you wish, proceed on your own.

However, if you wish to continue with our assistance, leave the thread open or, in the alternative, start a new one.

Most individuals don't understand Windows Update. It can be broken and not appear so until something in the link chain that you see quits functioning as it should or all together.

What I do is get you so that Windows 7 works as it should again, In-Place Upgrade or Repair Install, one in the same.
or
Upgrade to Windows 10 Still Free

I like free.

Bill

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Cittizin7 better to work with Windows 7 x64 ISO with SP1
Repair Install Better Instructions With Hypertext Links & Video
I can TeamViewer: The Remote Desktop Software with you if you wish