can't install win7 SP1

[iAsuno]

windows encountered an unknown error. 

 

i noticed that everytime that i shut down my comp it installs 1 update. then i checked windows update today and found out i couldn't install SP1. help!

[bradscoolio]

Try re-installing windows with sp1 included. You can get the iso online legit for free here:

http://www.w7forums.com/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads-t12325.html

[xBlizzDevious]

I've had issues with installing Service Packs before. I can suggest two things:

 

1) Keep trying. Usually, it'll work one time, but not always.

2) Go to Microsoft's website, download the Windows 7 SP1 ISO (disc image) and re-install Windows with that as it has SP1 pre-installed. Just use the same key again to keep your Windows genuine.

[iAsuno]

i can't reinstall.  i have no time and i don't want to lose all my files. it has only downloaded 73mb but it tries to install it immediately without completing the download. perhaps i can download SP1 on microsoft's site?

[xBlizzDevious]

If you can get into Windows, then you can safely back everything up before installing updates.

 

Either use Windows' own backup service or just copy your "C:\Users" and "C:\ProgramData" folders. You'll need to reinstall drivers etc but if you backup those two folders and then copy them both back across, you'll hardly notice a difference with your computer.

 

That's assuming that you have hidden files shown, just so you know.

[iAsuno]

If you can get into Windows, then you can safely back everything up before installing updates.

 

Either use Windows' own backup service or just copy your "C:\Users" and "C:\ProgramData" folders. You'll need to reinstall drivers etc but if you backup those two folders and then copy them both back across, you'll hardly notice a difference with your computer.

 

That's assuming that you have hidden files shown, just so you know.

well i could just download the SP1 update manually? will that work?

[xBlizzDevious]

If it's available from the Microsoft website, yes. That could well work. Good luck! I've had a not-working computer for 2-3 days due to driver issues and such. Finally got everything working again last night!

 

EDIT: It seems that the SP1 download includes Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 x86 and x64 versions.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842