Windows 7 Service Pack 1: 99% then Failure Configuring Service Pack, reverting changes error

Anonymous
2011-02-23T21:40:14+00:00

A few days ago i noticed an update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1. I tried to install it today, it worked fine right up to the moment it asks to reboot the computer. Then after rebooting it starts up as normal update procedure however as it gets to 99% on Configuring Service Pack, it fails and I am left stuck at "Failure Configuring Service Pack, reverting changes. Please do not turn off your computer" for over 10 minutes then shuts down. Then on Bootup i notice nothing has changed and the same thing repeats. Please Help

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Anonymous
2011-10-11T00:42:44+00:00

Ok guys after weeks of not replying back after i forgot bout this question, i have managed to get it working, but that was a few months after my laptop broke in which i had to reset to factory settings, which reset all the system updates done to the laptop, then when i tried installing IE 9 and Windows 7 service pack 1 they both succeeded without issues. Guess the whole problem the entire time was a faulty update

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-02-24T00:21:04+00:00

    Steps to take before installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1How to increase your chances of installing Service Pack 1 successfully.

    http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1steps021611.html

    Run the System Update Readiness Tool:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us

    **Try Renamng the 'Software Distribution folder':**Click the Start Menu and enter:  %windir%    then press 'OK'

    Next: Locate the SoftwareDistribution folder

    Right click on the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder and then select the 'Rename' option.

    Rename the folder to:  SoftwareDistributionOld   and press the 'ENTER' key.

    Windows will create a new 'SoftwareDistribution' folder when needed.

    Also: Steps to take before installing Win7 SP1

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505743

    Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available

    for issues related to Windows 7 Service Packs: Note: Availability of chat, phone or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location.

    Some issues may require more advanced support for which there may be a charge: 

    https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&gprid=14496&&st=1&wfxredirect=1&sd=gn

    Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step

    http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

    Learn how to install Win 7 SP1

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/learn-how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1

    Win7 SP1: Installation tips

    http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2011/02/16/windows-7-sp1-follow-up.aspx

    Instead of using Windows Update try the SP1 Download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda

    For 32-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe

    For 64-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe

    Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Stephttp://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

    JS

    http://www.pagestart.com

    Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-02-24T05:57:38+00:00

    Hello.

    Thanks for the info.  However, my attempts to install SP1 on Windows 7 Home Premium failed (or at least there's some big problem) such that I cannot even get into Windows anymore to try some of the things you're suggesting.

    SP1 appeared to install successfully.  However, upon reboot, my system gets stuck at Configuring Service Pack 7% - 8% - 9% - ... - 14% (and it takes forever to get to 14%), then it reboots and starts all over again.  I'm never able to get past 14% and into Windows.

    Any thoughts?   Any help?  If I can't get past this, I'm pretty screwed.

    Thanks.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-02-24T08:59:58+00:00

    Hello.

    Thanks for the info.  However, my attempts to install SP1 on Windows 7 Home Premium failed (or at least there's some big problem) such that I cannot even get into Windows anymore to try some of the things you're suggesting.

    SP1 appeared to install successfully.  However, upon reboot, my system gets stuck at Configuring Service Pack 7% - 8% - 9% - ... - 14% (and it takes forever to get to 14%), then it reboots and starts all over again.  I'm never able to get past 14% and into Windows.

    Any thoughts?   Any help?  If I can't get past this, I'm pretty screwed.

    Thanks.

     

    I have the same issue on two computers as well. A third installed without issue in under 30 minutes.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-02-24T11:47:07+00:00

    My computer takes ages for it to reach Configuring Service Pack 99%, then after a few minutes it says that it has failed. Then takes over 10 minutes on the reverting changes message before shutting down. Then on reboot it repeats the same thing meaning another 10 minutes wasted. After that it shuts down again and finally on reboot, it loads the desktop up

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